Subject and verb.

Wala: Subject and verbs.

L.O: Define and identify subjects and verbs and understand their roles in sentence construction.

The Big Question.

Should students be allowed to use slang words in their writing, or should they always use proper subject-verb agreement?

Assessment:

Questions where you will identify the subjects and verbs in a set of sentences and then use that knowledge to write their own sentences with matching subjects and verbs.

Identify the subject and verb in this sentence.

The cat is sleeping.

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What is a subject?
What is a verb?
Why are subjects and verbs important in sentences.

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​1. The cat sat on the mat.

2. The dog chased the ball.

​​STATION 1

​1. The boy and his sister went to the park.
2. The teacher gave the students a test on Friday.

​​STATION 2

​1. The students in the class are learning about science.
2. The book that I read last night was very interesting.

​​STATION 3

Write five original sentences using matching subjects and verbs.

PLENARY

Share one sentence with the class and explain how you ensured that the subject and verb matched.

The Big Question.

Should students be allowed to use slang words in their writing, or should they always use proper subject-verb agreement?