Lesson Plan
Unit Name- Grammar (Sentence Structure)
Mini-Lesson- 20 minutes
Name of lesson- Direct and Indirect Objects
Grade: 7th Grade
Goals and Objectives
Goals:
 Review noun(subject) and verb
 To be introduced to direct objects and indirect objects
Objectives:
 The students will be able to comprehend the concept of direct and indirect objects.
 The students will be able to identify how to find direct and indirect objects.
State Standards:
 Writing Standard- Text Types and Purposes
 1.Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among
claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
d. Establish and maintain a formal style. (7.W.1)
Materials and Tools
Materials:
 Direct and Indirect Object Handout
 Powerpoint
 Smart board (Maybe)
 Label Signs (7) - N, V, Subject (S), DO, IO, ADV., and ADJ.
 YouTube- Grammar Bytes! Presents: Indirect Objects
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrqprPQQWkQ
 Exit Ticket
 Homework Handout
 Pen/ Pencil
Procedures
Motivation/Anticipatory Set: (5-7 minutes)
 The teacher will have a media aid with the directions of the anticipatory set on the board.
 On the powerpoint slide
 We have been going over sentence structure in class. We have looked at so far are
nouns (N), verbs (V), adverbs (ADV), adjectives (ADJ), and just finished with
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subject (S). In the paragraph below, I would like you to find each one of these
components.
 Kyle went to a friend’s house for a party. At the party, he met a beautiful, young
woman named Alicia. He saw her across the dance floor and had to meet her.
Eventually, they chatted with each other. Kyle found Alicia fun and modest.
Alicia thought that Kyle was nice and funny. The party began to wind down. They
left the party with each other’s number.
 If you finish this earlier, write what happens next between the two.
After giving the students time to copy and do the assignment, go through the paragraph
together so the class has found all components.
Then start posing questions about the object in a sentence and lead into the activity.\
Activity 1: (10 minutes)
 First pass out, Direct and Indirect Object Handout.
 As we go through a powerpoint they will fill in the definitions, label the examples
sentences, and write down the questions asked.
 Slide 1
 Direct Object (DO)- The direct object consists of nouns and pronouns.
 They are found after a verb that has someone or something that receives the
action.
 Ways to identify- Subject+ Verb+ Who or What? = Direct Object
 Slide 2
 Examples
- Mike and Sarah ate a pizza for breakfast.
- John gave a necklace.
- Ally went to the park.
 Slide 3
 Indirect Object (IO)- The indirect object consists of nouns and pronouns. How do
we know which one is which?
 These nouns and pronouns identify to whom or for whom the action of the verb is
connected to. Also they can be identified as who is receiving the direct object
 There must be a direct object to have an indirect object. They can be before or
after the direct object.
 Need to ask self- Who is receiving the direct object? What is receiving the direct
object?
 Slide 4
 Examples
- John gave a necklace to his mother.
- Ally went to the park for a carnival.
- Kyle got Alicia a soda at the party.
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Use YouTube video- Grammar Bytes! for more examples. Stop video during example
sentences and have the students decide what is a noun (subject), verb, direct object, and
indirect object.
As a class, the students will predict what parts of the example sentences is being shown
from the YouTube video. If a smart board is available set up the sentence before the
labels appear and then give students the smart board markers to go label the sentence
before we see if they are right. If a smart board is unavailable, hand the students label
cards that they can place in the screen with tape.
Students who don’t get called upon will copy the sentences displayed on the screen for
more examples. If the handout is full they will continue on the back.
Closure: (5 minutes)
 Ask the students what the definitions for direct and indirect objects without looking at
their papers?
 Ask them how they will find the direct and indirect objects?
 Pass out homework worksheet.
 An Exit Ticket:
 Create two sentences for each with labels for the parts of a sentence.
 Direct Object- 2 sentences that have a Subject, Verb, and Direct Object at least.
No Indirect Objects.
 Indirect Object- 2 sentences that have a Subject, Verb, Direct Object, and Indirect
Object.
Reflective Assessment and Evaluation
Evaluation/ Assessment:
 The Exit Ticket will assess if they understood the concept of direct and indirect objects.
 The students answer will assess if they grasped the concept.
 The homework will help me see if they retain the knowledge at home.
Trouble Shooting:
 If there is any problems with the technology, we will use the board. Should have extra
example sentences of the direct and indirect object for more review.
 If there are ELLs have them placed next a level higher or with a group member. The
lesson may need more time added to the powerpoint and activity.
Reflection:
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Direct and Indirect Object
Direct Object: Symbol(
)
Examples:
1)
Questions:
2)
Questions:
3)
Questions:
Indirect Object: Symbol(
Examples:
1)
Questions:
2)
Questions:
3)
Questions:
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NAME:___________________
Exit Ticket- Create two sentences for each with labels for the parts of a sentence.
Direct Object- 2 sentences that have a Subject, Verb, and Direct Object at least. No Indirect
Objects.
1)
2)
Indirect Object- 2 sentences that have a Subject, Verb, Direct Object, and Indirect Object.
1)
2)
Direct and Indirect Object
Name:_____________________
Directions- For each sentence label the components with Nouns (N), Verbs (V),
Adjective (ADJ), Adverbs (ADV), Subject (S), Direct Object (DO), and Indirect
Object (IO). Also for direct and indirect object circle with different colors to show
them. Add the questions you ask yourself with each sentence.
Direct Object:
1) The students gave vases full of flowers.
Questions:
2) Alex delivered UPS boxes.
Questions:
3) Mary updated her facebook page.
Questions:
4) Secretly, the band hosted a concert.
Questions:
5) Mabel rode a giant, red horse.
Questions:
Indirect Object:
1) The students gave the veterans vases full of flowers.
Questions:
2) Tina threw a Frisbee to her dog, Jake.
Questions:
3) Jake sent a letter to his Grandmother.
Questions:
4) Little Red Riding carried a basket of sweets to her Grandmother.
Questions:
5) Natalie ordered her mother a scarf off the internet.
Questions:
Directions: Create your own sentences containing direct and indirect objects.
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