This document provides an overview of writing sentences. It discusses identifying sentences and sentence fragments, as well as identifying the subject and predicate of sentences. It also describes four types of sentences - declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory - and provides examples. The goal is to teach basic rules for writing clear sentences with subjects, predicates, and proper punctuation.

1. Writing SentencesChapter 1

2. Writing SentencesEvery day is full of experience. You experience people, places, things, and ideas. Together, they make a beautiful blend of images and voices. How do all these experiences connect? You make connections by communicating. During each day, you communicate with other people in many different ways. Sometimes, you speak what is on your mind. Other times, your face changes or you move a certain way. Still other times, you write what you are thinking.

3. Writing SentencesIn school, you often write for teachers and other students. On a job, you may write for your boss or your coworkers. At home, you probably write notes, messages, and letters. When you do, practice writing sentences. Also, practice writing different kinds of sentences. Sentence variety makes writing more interesting.In Chapter 1, you will learn some basic rules about writing sentences.

4. Goals for LearningTo identify and write sentencesTo identify the subject and predicate of a sentenceTo identify four types of sentences

5. Reading Strategy: SummarizingWhen readers summarize, they ask questions about what they are reading. They think about the topic. They think about main ideas. They also look for details that show the main ideas. As you read this chapter, ask yourself questions like these:What is this chapter about?What is the main idea of each lesson?What details are important to each main idea?

6. Key Vocabulary WordsSentence: a group of words that expresses a complete thoughtSentence fragment: a group of words that does not express a complete thoughtCapital letter: the uppercase form of a letter such as AEndpunctuation: a mark at the end of a sentence that tells the reader where the sentence ends; there are three end punctuation marks: period (a.), question mark (?), and exclamation mark (!)Subject: the word or words in a sentence that tell who or what the sentence is about

7. Key Vocabulary WordsPredicate: the word or words in a sentence that tell something about the subject; it always contains a verbVerb: the word or words in a sentence that express action or state of being or that link ideasDeclarativesentence: a sentence that gives informationInterrogativesentence: a sentence that asks a questionImperativesentence: a sentence that gives a command or makes a requestExclamatory sentence: a sentence that expresses strong feelings

8. What Is a Sentence?Lesson 1-1

9. ObjectivesTo identify a sentenceTo change a sentence fragment into a sentenceTo write a sentence using a capital letter and end punctuation

10. What Is a SentenceA sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.Example 1Angela Choy is a high school student.What sport does she enjoy most?Get to practice now!

11. What Is a Sentence?A group of words that does not express a complete thought is called a sentence fragment.Example 2Plays baseball in the spring.This group of words does not express a complete thought. It is a sentence fragment. You need to know who plays baseball in the spring. Armando plays baseball in the spring.

12. Practice AWrite each group of words on your paper. Write sentence if the words form a sentence. Write fragment if the group of words is a sentence fragment.Emily Watson likes to draw.After school in the park.Since she was seven years old.Her favorite kind of paint is watercolor.For her birthday she got a set of oil paints.

13. Practice BLook at each group of words from Practice A that you labeled fragment. Add words to each fragment to make it a sentence. Write the sentences on your paper. Begin each one with a capital letter. Use correct end punctuation.

14. Beginning and Ending a SentenceWhen you write a sentence, there are two important rules to follow.Rule 1 Every sentence starts with a capital letter. The capital letter tells the reader that you are beginning a new idea.Example 3Some people like to read about the past.They like history books.You might like to read a book about a president.

15. Beginning and Ending a SentenceRule 2 Every sentence ends with an end punctuation mark. It can be a period, a question mark, or an exclamation mark. It tells the reader where the sentence ends.Example 4George Washington was the first president of the United States.Do you know who the second president was?Yes, I do!

16. Practice CRewrite each sentence. Use capital letters and end punctuation.for years, Cory had wanted a carhow could he earn the money to buy ithe got a job at the supermarketit took a long time to save enough moneyat last, he had enough

17. Practice DFind five sentences in the paragraph below. Write them on you paper. Start the first word in each sentence with a capital letter. End each sentence with an end punctuation mark.the library has many history books some people like to read about the past other people like to read about the future those books are in the science fiction section new books are added to this section every day

18. Subjects and PredicatesLesson 1-2

19. ObjectivesTo identify the subject of a sentenceTo identify the predicate of a sentenceTo write sentences with subjects and predicates

20. The SubjectEvery sentence has a subject. The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.Example 1Emily enjoys oatmeal for breakfast.(Who enjoys oatmeal for breakfast? Emily does.)

21. Practice AWrite each sentence on your paper. Underline the subject in each one.The school is on the corner.Armando attends the school.The bus goes to the school.It arrives at 8:45 a.m.School starts at 9:00 a.m.

22. The SubjectThe subject can be one word or many words. Every subject contains a word that names a person, place, or thing.Example 2The French teacher gave the class a quiz.She returned the quiz the next day.

23. Practice BWrite each sentence on your paper. The underline the subject. Ask yourself who or what the sentence is about.The students wrote an essay about summer.Summer is their favorite season.They handed in the essay today.The teacher will grade the papers tonight.The whole class did the assignment.

24. The PredicateThe predicate is another part of a sentence. It tells something about the subject. It can be one word or many words. It always contains a verb. A verb does one of three things:A verb can express action.A verb can express a state of being.A verb can link ideas.Example 3Angela swims.Angela tried out for the swimming team.She is a very fast swimmer.

25. Practice CWrite each sentence on your paper. Underline each predicate.Swim practice begins at 3:00 p.m.Angela practices every day.She has a job at the YMCA.She is a lifeguard at the pool.The lifeguards had a picnic last week.

26. Practice DThese sentence fragments have subjects. Write each one on your paper. Add a predicate so each group of words expresses a whole thought. Add end punctuation.Every summer IThe book on the tableThe first football gameMy best friendMy breakfast

27. Practice EHere is a list of sentence predicates. Write each one on your paper. Add a subject so each group of words expresses a complete thought. Add end punctuation.go to the beachmoved here from another townwent to the moviesgot ruined in the washwas late

28. Purposes of SentencesLesson 1-3

29. ObjectivesTo recognize different kinds of sentencesTo write sentences for different purposes

30. Declarative SentencesThere are four kinds of sentences. A statement that gives information is called a declarative sentence. It states a fact. It ends with a period.Example 1Nathan likes to read.He is interested in American history.John Adams was the second president of the United States.

31. Interrogative SentencesA question is also called an interrogative sentence. It ends with a question mark.Example 2Who was the third president?What is Nathan reading about today?Why does Nathan like history?

32. Imperative SentencesA command or request in an imperative sentence. It tells someone to do something. It ends with a period.Example 3Give me that book.Turn to page 200.Please read out loud.

33. Exclamatory SentencesAn exclamation is also called an exclamatory sentence. It expresses strong feelings. It ends with an exclamation mark.Example 4This book is great!That was the best story ever!

34. Practice ARead each sentence. Decide what kind of sentence it is. Write one of these on your paper: statement, question, command, or exclamation.Angela is on the swim team.She will swim in the state finals.I really hope she will win a medal!Will she make the Olympic team someday?Hurry up, Angela.

35. Practice BRead each sentence. Decide what kind of sentence it is. Write one of these on your paper: declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory.Who plays shortstop on that baseball team?He bought a new CD player.Just sign the check.What kind of computer is that!The water is too hot!

36. Practice CWrite three declarative sentences about yourself. Begin each sentence with a different word. Capitalize the first word in each sentence. Put a punctuation mark at the end.

37. Interrogative + DeclarativePeople ask questions to get information. Always put a question mark at the end of a question. The answer to a question is usually a statement. Use a period at the end of the answer.Example 5Who was the fifth president of the United States?James Monroe was the fifth president.

38. Practice DWrite five questions on your paper. Then write the answers. Begin every sentence with a capital letter. End every sentence with a punctuation mark.