This document contains notes from a class on Tuesday, September 25th, 2012. [1] It discusses simple and compound subjects and predicates, with examples of how to combine simple sentences to make compound sentences. [2] Students are assigned questions 1 through 16 on page 65 for homework. [3] The document provides guidance on identifying simple subjects and predicates and combining sentences for smoother writing.

1. Tuesday
9/25/2012
1. Simple Subjects & Predicates
2. Compound Subjects & Predicates
3. Classwork: page 65 #s 1-16
Questions and Answers

2. Do you remember?
Sabrina, Mercy and Michael missed the bus this morning.

3. The most important word (or
words) in the subject is called the
simple subject.
The women of the village weave colorful bags.
Mrs. Anub shows us pictures of the women at work.
All of the villagers are proud of their creations.

4. Sometimes…
complete subject= simple subject
They use leave from palm trees.
People learned to weave with grasses and leaves
thousands of years ago.
Weaving is a major industry in many countries.

5. The key word (or words) in the
complete predicate is the simple
predicate.
Each one of the bags is different.
The villagers do not use a frame or a loom.
The bags will be sold in the market.

6. Sometimes…
complete predicate= simple
predicate
The village children help.
Visitors from other countries watch.
After a busy day, the villagers sleep.

7. Compound Subjects &
Predicates
Sentences that repeat words can sound awkward
and repetitious. Making your writing smoother by
combining simple sentences.

8. Join sentences that have different
subjects but the same predicate to form
a compound subject.
Cotton is used to make quilts
Linen is used to make quilts.
Cotton and linen are used to make quilts.

9. Combine simple predicates to form
compound predicates.
The store owner sells quilts.
The store owner teaches quilting.
The store owner repairs sewing machines.
The store owner sells quilts, teaches
quilting, and repairs sewing machines.

10. Let’s Practice!

11. Cullen and Thano burped really loudly
in class.

12. Ms. Borja enjoys scolding Thazar
on a daily basis.

13. Salafan farted on his way out of the
restroom.

14. Mhonalie loves Glee.

15. Jake won’t tell us why he wanted
his hair red.
Will tell

16. Ferdie and Odessa are awesome
because they always do their work.

17. Theodore likes to say, “Oh snap!” in
class.

18. In your notes…
• The most important word in the complete subject
is the simple subject
• The verb in the complete predicate is the simple
predicate
• Join sentences that have different subjects but the
same predicate to form a compound subject
• Join sentences that have different predicates but
the same subject to form a compound predicate
• Page 65 (1-16) Questions and Answers =)