January 3, 2013
I
can identify and diagram simple subjects
and predicates.
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.
Example
The car hit the deer.
Practice
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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.
January 4, 2013
I
can identify complete subjects and
complete predicates.
 I can read on my own for a variety of
tasks and purposes.
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.
Example
Country music offers a variety of styles for
many tastes.
Practice
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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.
January 7, 2013
I
can identify and diagram compound
sentence parts.
Compound Sentence Parts
A
compound subject is made up of two
or more subjects that share a verb.
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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.
Compound Sentence Parts
A
compound predicate is made up of a
compound verb and all the words that go
with the verb.
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The stock boy opens boxes and puts items
on the shelves.
Practice:
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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.
Practice Diagramming
 Boats
float.
 Canoes and kayaks float.
 Boaters sit and paddle.
 Katy and Rob sit and paddle.
January 8, 2013
I
can diagram inverted sentences and
imperative sentences.
 I can determine if a sentence is in active
or passive voice.
Subjects in Unusual Positions
 Inverted
sentences—subject appears
after the verb.
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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.
Practice
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Diagram only the subject and verb of the
following sentences.
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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.
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2.
There are twenty birds.
There goes the flock.
Active vs. Passive Voice
 Active
Voice—the subject is doing the
verb’s action.
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The man ate five hamburgers.
 Passive
Voice—the subject is being acted
on by the verb.
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Five hamburgers were eaten by the man.
 Active
voice is considered the clearer,
better choice.
Practice
Are these sentences in active or passive
voice?
1. The ball was thrown by the boy.
2. The boy drove the car.
3. The ball was hit by the boy.
Rewrite these sentences in active voice.
1. The grade was earned by the girl.
2. The goal was scored by the player.
January 9, 2013
I
can identify and diagram direct objects
and indirect objects.
Objects of verbs
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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.
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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.
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Ms. Dempsey gave the students work.
Practice
Underline the simple subject once, the verb
twice, and circle the direct object.
1. Roger phoned Mike.
2. Roger sent a letter.
3. Sergio tapped his feet.
Practice 2
Underline the simple subject once, the verb
twice, circle the direct object, square
around the indirect object.
1. Roger sent a letter to Mike.
2. I fought my brother for the last biscuit.
3. You should play her your favorite song.
Compound Direct/Indirect Objects
 Compound
direct objects—there is more
than one direct object.
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Ms. Booth sent cards and letters.
 Compound
indirect objects—there is
more than one indirect object.
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Ms. Dempsey gave Bryson and Trevor
quizzes.
January 10, 2013
I
can identify and diagram subject
complements.
Write into the Day
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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).
Subject Complements
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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.
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The plot was ridiculous.
Predicate nouns—nouns or pronouns that
rename, identify, or define subjects.
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This play is a success.
Practice
 Underline
the subject complement. Label
it PA or PN.
1. The Welsh pony is a small horse.
2. This stand-up comedian is hilarious.
3. The reddest strawberries taste especially
sweet.
4. His latest novel is a story about an
international spy ring.
5. Whispers sound loud in a quiet room.