Sentence Diagramming Luehrs Style Day 1 Sit

Sentence Diagramming Luehrs Style

Day 1: Sit in your Color Groups n SWBAT: understand the basics of sentence structure through diagramming simple sentences. q q Notes Simple subjects/simple predicate practice HW work time Reflection prompt: How will diagramming help me with my understanding of sentences and paragraphs?

Lesson 1: Simple sentences—the Basics n Diagramming sentences provides a way of picturing the structure of a sentence q By placing the various parts of a sentence in relation to the basic subject-verb relationship, we can see how the parts fit together and how the meaning of a sentence branches out, just as the branches of a plant ramify from the stem in space and time

n Most students who work at diagramming sentences derive a clearer understanding of how sentences work—as well as satisfaction in the pictorial rendering of sentence structure

n n Diagrams allow us to see a sentence spatially Diagramming sentences is like building a jigsaw puzzle q Each word has its appropriate place

What do diagrams look like? n The graduation party is today. is party th e gr ad ua to tio n da y

Let’s start diagramming n n n Every diagram begins with a baseline The simple subject and the verb are placed on the baseline Next, the simple subject and the verb are split in two with a vertical line q Example: The football team ran onto the field. team Simple subject ran verb

More examples of diagrams n The lineman tackled the running back. Suh Simp. sub n tackled verb Memorial Stadium is amazing. Memorial Stadium n is The quarterback made a touchdown. quarterback made

Your First Diagrams: on the Left Side Diagram the following sentences: 1. The cat chased the mouse down the sidewalk. 2. The dog ate the steak off the countertop. 3. I forgot to do the dishes last night. 4. Susy missed her curfew by ten minutes. 5. Sam snickered at the snapchat from Henry. 6. The sunshine melted the snow from the driveway. 7. The sleepy student drooled onto the desk. 8. Apples are a good source of fiber.

Day 2: Sit with your Number Groups n SWBAT: demonstrate their understanding of simple subjects/predicates and expand their knowledge of verbs and verb phrases. n Go over homework Verbs/verb phrases n n Reflection prompt: What is the importance of breaking down grammar this way? Do you find it easier or more difficult than a worksheet?

Here we go………. . (and yes, you should write these in your notebook too. )

Lesson 2: Verb and Verb Phrases n n Verbs can be simple (one word) or complex (verb phrases) Examples: One word Verb phrases Laughed Was laughing Was Should have bought Cooked Is running donate Am studying

Verbs and sentence diagrams n Does this change diagramming? q n n n No; verbs always go on the baseline, immediately to the right of the vertical line Verb phrases always stay together at the baseline Let’s see how our knowledge of verb phrases changes the way we diagram First, a review:

Fill in the blank…. n n n Every diagram begins with a ______. baseline simple subject verb The ______ and the ____ are placed on the baseline. Next, the simple subject and the verb are split vertical line in two with a _________.

More diagrams: With Verb Phrases! n The sentences below have verb phrases: q Example: Coach Olsen was yelling at the referee. Coach Olsen Simple sub q was yelling Verb phrase The receiver should have caught the ball. receiver Simple sub should have caught Verb phrase

Homework: Diagram the following sentences 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A. Rod hit a grand slam. Bush Stadium is very old. The pitcher threw a strike. The White Sox are beating the Angels. The Cardinals defeated the Astros. The umpire was not watching the game. The game was postponed on account of the rain. I am working on it. John is eager to please Sam was in a hurry to finish.

Here we go………. . (and yes, you should write these in your notebook too. )

Day 3: Sit with your Sticker Groups n SWBAT: understand the purpose of direct objects and transitive verbs, and diagram them correctly. n HW Review Term review Notes Practice HW Reflection: What is your favorite/least favorite part about sentence diagramming? n n n

HW Review

Lesson 3: Direct Objects and Transitive Verbs n Sentence Diagramming Review q q Fill in the blanks: Every sentence diagram begins by identifying the Subject Verb ________ and the ______ or Verb Phrase ____________.

So what is a direct object? n A direct object is: q q n A noun or pronoun That follows an action verb Receives that action of a verb Answers the question whom or what? Examples q The Huskers won the game. Action verb q Direct object The Hawkeyes beat Mizzou. Action verb Direct object

Diagramming direct objects n n A direct object is a very important part of the sentence, so it goes on the baseline next to the verb. A direct object is part of the predicate so it must go to the right of the dividing line A direct object is separated from the verb by another vertical line. Example: The soccer player kicked the ball. player subject kicked ball verb Direct object

More direct object examples n The Titans will win the State Soccer Championship. Titans will win subject n verb Direct object The politician kissed the baby. politician subject n championship kissed verb baby Direct object The vendor sold three hundred sodas. vendor subject sold verb sodas Direct object

Lets review: n noun A direct object is always a _____ or pronoun ________. action A direct object always follows an ____ verb. A direct object answers the question what ____ or _____? who

Homework 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. They submitted the idea to the committee to be evaluated. The secretary informed the chairman. John left his books at school. British soccer fans crowded the new stadium in London. The teacher scolded her students for not completing their homework. The celebrity used her credit card at Tiffany and Co. The puppy ate the steak from the countertop. Tammy heard the principal call her to the office. The girl scout sold the cookies at Walmart last weekend.

Day 4: Sit with your Color Groups n SWBAT: understand linking verbs, predicate adjectives, and predicate nominatives. n HW review Notes Practice HW n n Reflection: In what ways do you see your understanding of grammar improving?

Here we go………. . (and yes, you should write these in your notebook too. )

Lesson 4: Linking Verbs, Predicate Adjectives, and Predicate Nominatives n What is a Predicate Nominative? q A Predicate Nominative is: n n n A noun or pronoun That follows a linking verb That refers back to the subject of the sentence Is sometimes called a predicate noun Examples: q Zac Lee is the quarterback. q The Huskers are a football team. Linking verb Predicate nominative

Diagramming a Predicate Nominative n A predicate nominative (predicate noun) is just like a direct object except: q n n It follows a linking verb (verbs that rename the subject of the sentence or are a state of being) It is diagrammed on the baseline with the subject and the verb A diagonal line separates the verb and the predicate nominative q Alex Henery is the kicker. Alex Henery subject is Linking verb kicker Predicate nominative

More Predicate Nominative Practice n Jared Crick is a defensive tackle. n The Huskers are the winners. n The offense was an embarrassment.

What is a predicate adjective? n A predicate adjective is: q q q n An adjective (describing word) That follows a linking verb, and Describes the subject of the sentence. Example: q The referee is terrible. Sub l. v. Pred. adj

More predicate adjective practice n The crowd was fanatical. Crowd was subject n Predicate adjective This game is exciting! game subject n Linking verb fanatical exciting is Linking verb Predicate adjective The new facility will be awesome! facility subject Will be Linking verb awesome Predicate adjective

PA and PN vs. Direct Objects? ? n Predicate Nominatives (PN) and Predicate Adjectives (PA) are similar to direct objects (DO), except: q q q n They follow a linking verb They refer back to the subject (DO does not) They are diagrammed with a diagonal line When determining a PA, PN or DO, always: q Look at the VERB n n Linking verb=PA or PN Action verb= DO

PA, PN & DO practice: n The offensive coordinator was flabbergasted! coordinator subject n Linking verb Predicate Adj The Nebraska Cornhuskers scored two touchdowns in the second quarter. Cornhuskers subject n flabbergasted was scored Action verb touchdowns Direct object Cody Green should have been the quarterback. Cody Green subject Should have been Linking verb (verb phrase) quarterback Predicate Nominative

Homework…diagram the following sentences. Be sure to label the subject, verb/verb phrase (and type) and DO, PA, PN 1. He is always late for work. 2. She is very professional at her job in the bank. 3. The weather seems normal for this time of year. 4. This is silly. 5. Sue was the first one to eat lunch today. 6. Joe jumped the fence. 7. Sharon sang the song on the radio. 8. Andy is the oldest in his grade. 9. The puppies were satisfied with their chew toys. 10. We enjoyed the movie last night.

Day 5: Sit with your Number Groups n SWBAT: understand how to incorporate adjectives into their diagrams. n HW review Notes Practice HW Reflection prompt: on a scale of 1 -10 (10 being the best), how confident are you with sentence diagramming? n n

Here we go………. . (and yes, you should write these in your notebook too. )

Lesson 5: Adjectives n What is an Adjective? q Adjectives come in two types: n Common are always lowercase and generic q n Proper are always capitalized and specific q n n Ex: red, huge, hot, boring, awesome, amazing, twenty Ex: British, Canadian, American, Japanese Describe a noun or pronoun Answer: What kind? How many?

Diagramming Adjectives: n Adjectives are diagrammed below the baseline, directly under the noun or pronoun that they are describing. n Red busses are famous in London. busses re are d famous

More Adjective Reminders: n Adjectives only modify nouns or pronouns. That includes: q q n A, and the are adjectives q n Subjects Predicate Nominatives (predicate nouns) They are often called articles Ex: The supersonic Concorde was a European airplane. Concorde su pe rso a the was airplane nic Eu ro pe an

More Adjective Practice: n Old, red, telephone boxes are awesome! boxes are awesome ne ho lep te d re d ol n British soccer fans crowded the new stadium in London. fans crowded stadium e w ne h itis Br er cc so th

Adjective Homework… n n n Copy the following sentences. Diagram them in your notebook Be sure you pay attention to only diagram adjectives below the main line.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The bright, shiny, green car hit the telephone pole. The grouchy teacher was eating a sour apple. The active children saw a beautiful princess. Talented artists paint realistic pictures. Energetic hamsters eat sunflower seeds. Poor Sylvester is a frustrated predator. The pre-teen boy smells rancid. The melting Islandic glacier is dangerous. Josiah Budnick is a brilliant professor.

Day 6: Sit with your Sticker Groups n SWBAT: understand adverbs and their importance in a sentence. n HW Review Notes Practice HW Reflection prompt: What is the most difficult and least difficult part about grammar? n n

Lesson 6: Adverbs n What is an adverb? q An adverb is a word that describes: n n n q q Verb Adjective Adverb Hint: Almost any word that ends in –ly is an adverb Examples: quickly, unusually, extremely, surprisingly, considerably

What do Adverbs do? n Adverbs answer the following questions: q q q n n n Where When How often To what extent It is cold outside (Where is it cold? ) We should go to London tomorrow (When should we go? We should buy a ticket quickly. (How should we buy a ticket? ) Sometimes Paris is better than London. (How often is it better? ) London is really cool! (To what extent is it cool? )

Diagramming Adverbs: n Like adjectives, adverbs are diagrammed below the baseline, directly under the verb, adjective or adverb that they describe. n The passengers quickly boarded the plane. passengers boarded plane

Diagramming Adverbs: n Our flight landed early. (adverb describing a verb) n The plane ticked was not very expensive. (adv describing an adj)

More diagramming practice: n The customs officer stamped our passport relatively quickly. (adv describing another adv) n My passport is almost full!

Adverb Homework n n Diagram them in your notebook Be sure you pay attention to diagram adjectives and adverbs below the main line.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Talented artists paint well. The glacier is slowly destroying the forest. The glacier is not really dangerous. The dancer joyfully pranced. Mother Theresa willfully accepted the Nobel Peace Prize. Johnny Hunter carefully pulled the trigger. It is unusually cool outside today. We should buy a stamp today. Sometimes Jack knows the answer. The teacher checked the assignment relatively quickly.

Day 7: Sit with your Color Groups n n n SWBAT: understand the importance of prepositions and how to apply them to their sentence diagrams. HW Check Notes Practice HW Reflection: What is something that you are noticing about sentence structure that you hadn’t thought about before.

Lesson 7: Prepositions n What is a preposition? q q A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence A preposition is almost anything a “squirrel can do to a tree: ” n In, off, on, below, through, out, above, to, around, with, since, between

Compound Prepositions n Some prepositions are made up of more than one word. These are called “compound prepositions. ” q According to, in front of, because of, next to, in addition to, instead of

Prepositional phrases n Prepositional phrases are phrases (groups of words) that begin with a preposition. q Examples: n n n n to London On the counter Under the bed Around the house Across the street Before dinner Until the end With his friends

Diagramming Prepositions n n n Like adverbs and adjectives, prepositions are diagrammed below the baseline They usually go under the word they describe. Example: The plane ticket to London is on the counter. ticket is This is the object of a preposition; a noun or pronoun

More Preposition Diagrams: n We should go to the airport soon. n We could be late for our flight!

n The line at the counter was long! n We got tickets in first class!

Preposition homework: n n Diagram them in your notebook Be sure you pay attention to diagram adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases below the main line.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Professor Higgins studied glaciers in Antarctica during the 1950 s. Professor Higgins invited Jorge to the conference. Talented artists paint realistic pictures on canvas. Energetic hamsters have fun on exercise wheels. Hungry monkeys eat sweet bananas in the trees. The pot of brains smells suspiciously rancid. The argument from yesterday is now water under the bridge. He left his math book at school last night. Suzie lives across the street from Sam. She will love him until the end of time.

Day 8: Sit with your Number Groups n n n SWBAT: understand conjunctions, compound subjects, and verbs. HW review Notes Practice HW Reflection: Has sentence diagramming given you a deeper understanding of grammar? What were the easiest/hardest parts of this lesson?

Lesson 8: Conjunctions, Compound Subjects, & Verbs n What is a conjunction? q A conjunction is a word that joins a word or a groups of words n And, but, or, for, nor, so, yet

Identifying Conjunctions n n n Oxford and Cambridge are universities in England. Students can study English or history. Oxford is more famous, but Cambridge is nearly as good! They go to school so they can get a job. Conjunctions often create sentences with compound subjects and compound predicates

Diagramming Compound Subjects: n Oxford and Cambridge are universities in England. oxford and Cambridge are The conjunction goes on a dotted line that joins the two parties of the subject universities in England If a conjunction appears in the subject, the sentence has a Compound Subject, if the conjunction appears in the predicate, it has a Compound predicate.

Diagramming compound predicates: n Students can study English or History

Diagramming compound sentences: n Oxford is more famous, but Cambridge is nearly as good!

n They go to school so they can get a job.

Compound Sentences Homework n n Diagram them in your notebook Be sure you pay attention to diagram adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases below the main line, and the conjunctions on dotted lines.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The professor and her colleagues are studying glaciers and avalanches. Glaciers are powerful forces, but they move very slowly. Jack went to the store to buy apples and oranges. Liz and Ava played with their dolls. Sullivan ate Julie’s shoe and belt. The snow fell and blew during the blizzard. The English students could read Great Expectations or I am the Darker Brother. The seniors studied hard so they could graduate in May. The bloody and oozing deer was freshly killed.

Day 9: Sit with your Sticker Groups n SWBAT: demonstrate their understanding of grammar by diagramming sentences. n HW review Diagramming quiz ACT review n n