January 3, 2013

1. January 3, 2013 • I can identify and diagram simple subjects and predicates.

2. Simple • Simple subject—the key word or words that tell who or what the sentence is about. It does not include modifiers. • Simple predicate—the verb; the main word or group of words in the predicate. It can include more than one word and it can be interrupted by modifiers.

3. Example The car hit the deer.

4. Practice • The cinematographer arranges the lighting for a film. • Color film has been used since the 1940s. • Sound effects are often experienced at a subconscious level. • Often the most important scene in a film is the last one. • Text refers to the words in the script.

5. January 4, 2013 • I can identify complete subjects and complete predicates. • I can read on my own for a variety of tasks and purposes.

6. Complete • Complete subject—includes the simple subject and all the words that modify it. • Complete predicate—includes the verb and all the words that modify it. • Every word in a sentence is part of a complete subject or complete predicate.

7. Example Country music offers a variety of styles for many tastes.

8. Practice • The lyrics of many country songs dwell on serious topics such as poverty and loneliness. • Traditional bluegrass music is a particularly pure form of country music. • The family used vocal techniques and instruments typical of traditional folk music. • Country rock has attracted many popular performers.

9. January 7, 2013 • I can identify and diagram compound sentence parts.

10. Compound Sentence Parts • A compound subject is made up of two or more subjects that share a verb. • Books and magazines are sold at the store. • A compound verb is made up of two or more verbs or verb phrases that are joined by a conjunction and have the same subject. • Lynette buys and reads many magazines.

11. Compound Sentence Parts • A compound predicate is made up of a compound verb and all the words that go with the verb. • The stock boy opens boxes and puts items on the shelves.

12. Practice: • Underline simple subjects once. • Underline verbs twice. • Write CS if compound subject • CV if compound verb • CP if compound predicate. • Cold remedies and cough medicine are located on this shelf. • Buyers research the public’s desires and supply attractive merchandise. • Birthday cards and party supplies are shelved beside each other. • Customers want and expect good value for their dollar.

13. Practice Diagramming • Boats float. • Canoes and kayaks float. • Boaters sit and paddle. • Katy and Rob sit and paddle.

14. January 8, 2013 • I can diagram inverted sentences and imperative sentences. • I can determine if a sentence is in active or passive voice.

15. Subjects in Unusual Positions • Inverted sentences—subject appears after the verb. • Out of the tree flew the flock of birds. • In an imperative sentence, the subject is you. This subject is not usually stated. • Avoid poison ivy.

16. Practice • Diagram only the subject and verb of the following sentences. • With the damp, humid weather came mildew. • Stop tapping your fingers on the table! • Go to sleep now. • Only once before had the town staged a welcome-home parade. • Diagram the following sentences. • There are twenty birds. • There goes the flock.

17. Active vs. Passive Voice • Active Voice—the subject is doing the verb’s action. • The man ate five hamburgers. • Passive Voice—the subject is being acted on by the verb. • Five hamburgers were eaten by the man. • Active voice is considered the clearer, better choice.

18. Practice Are these sentences in active or passive voice? • The ball was thrown by the boy. • The boy drove the car. • The ball was hit by the boy. Rewrite these sentences in active voice. • The grade was earned by the girl. • The goal was scored by the player.

19. January 9, 2013 • I can identify and diagram direct objects and indirect objects.

20. Objects of verbs • Direct object—word or group of words that renames the receiver of the action of an action verb. It answers the question what or whom. • Amanda sent an e-mail. • Indirect object—word or group of words that tells to what, to whom, or for whom an action is done. It almost always comes before the direct object in sentences that have both. • Ms. Dempsey gave the students work.

21. Practice Underline the simple subject once, the verb twice, and circle the direct object. • Roger phoned Mike. • Roger sent a letter. • Sergio tapped his feet.

22. Practice 2 Underline the simple subject once, the verb twice, circle the direct object, square around the indirect object. • Roger sent a letter to Mike. • I fought my brother for the last biscuit. • You should play her your favorite song.

23. Compound Direct/Indirect Objects • Compound direct objects—there is more than one direct object. • Ms. Booth sent cards and letters. • Compound indirect objects—there is more than one indirect object. • Ms. Dempsey gave Bryson and Trevor quizzes.

24. January 10, 2013 • I can identify and diagram subject complements.

25. Write into the Day • Tell me one ACADEMIC thing you want to accomplish by the end of the school year. • Tell me one ACADEMIC thing you want to accomplish (besides graduating) by the end of your high school career. • Tell me one resolution for the new year (it doesn’t have to be related to school, but it should be appropriate for school).

26. Subject Complements • Subject complements—words that follow linking verbs and describe or rename the subject. • Predicate adjectives—describe subjects by telling which one, what kind, how much, or how many. • The plot was ridiculous. • Predicate nouns—nouns or pronouns that rename, identify, or define subjects. • This play is a success.

27. Practice • Underline the subject complement. Label it PA or PN. • The Welsh pony is a small horse. • This stand-up comedian is hilarious. • The reddest strawberries taste especially sweet. • His latest novel is a story about an international spy ring. • Whispers sound loud in a quiet room.