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Simple Sentences
Learning Targets:
I can identify the simple subject and simple sentence in a sentences
to help me better explain the function of phrases.
L.7.1A
I can identify comma rules to follow when writing simple sentences.
L.7.2A
Flocabulary: Subject & Predicate
https://www.flocabulary.com/subject-and-predicate/
A simple sentence contains one clause
A clause is a group of words with a subject (noun) and a predicate (verb).
A simple sentence is also independent. It stands alone because it expresses a
complete thought.
Examples:
The sun rises in the east.
Warm brownies are delicious
I drink coffee
Diagram the following examples:
The sun rises in the east.
Warm brownies are delicious
I drink coffee
Flocabulary: Challenge Questions
 https://www.flocabulary.com/subject-and-predicate/
 https://www.flocabulary.com/subject-and-predicate/
Flocabulary: Quiz
 https://www.flocabulary.com/subject-and-predicate/
Please write your own simple sentences.
Comma Rules That Apply to Simple Sentences
Use commas to separate items in a series.
 I like almonds, chocolate, and peanut butter.
Now, write your own simple sentence with a comma that separates items in a
series:
Use commas to separate two or more coordinating adjectives.
 Jake ran across a wet, muddy field.
Now, write your own simple sentence with a comma that separates two or
more coordinating adjectives:
Teacher & Student Resources
 Flocabulary https://www.flocabulary.com/subject-and-predicate/
 Grammar Revolution http://www.english-grammarrevolution.com/clauses.html
 Grammar Rock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk-XA5pKkGE