Learning Subject and Predicate Sentence Structure

A Lesson Plan for Basic Sentence Structure

Basic Sentence Structure

LESSON PLAN INFORMATION:

Subject: ESL, English/Language Arts

Grade Level: Beginner-Advanced Beginner (ESL), Grade 3-4

Time Allotment: 45minutes-1 hour

Objectives:
Student understands basic English sentence structure.
Student understands what a “subject” is.
Student understands what a “predicate is.
Student can identify the “subject” and “predicate” of a sentence.
Student can compose a complete sentence in English.
Student can manipulate a sentence using the principles taught.

Summary:
Teaches the purpose of a “subject” and “predicate” in a sentence. Teaches the basics of subject/predicate sentence structure. Provides application of the acquired techniques.

IMPLEMENTATION:

Learning Activities:

Presentation of Material: Use of handout to explain and practice the concept.
The teacher will explain the concepts detailed on the handout. During each structure the teacher should elicit further examples from students, as well as give practice to students with extra example sentences.


The teacher should be sure that the students understand all terminology and the parts of speech. A brief review of nouns, pronouns, and verbs is encouraged.

The practice section of the handout should be done either individually or as a class after the lesson has been taught to further ensure the student's understanding of the lesson.

Reinforcement homework can be assigned.


Reading Connection and Application: Recognizing sentence structures in basic reading.
The teacher can provide passages from simple and appropriate leveled reading material. The students will read through each passage and identify the subjects and predicates of each sentence.

The teacher can also require students to identify different parts of speech as a reinforcement/review activity.

Alternative Presentation:
The teacher can write a passage on the board or present one using the overhead projector and conduct the activity as a class.

Resources/Handouts:


Basic Sentence Structure

The 3 formulas of basic sentence structure: