The document outlines an agenda and lesson plan for a class. The agenda includes spelling and vocabulary pre-tests, a grammar lesson on simple predicates, and a reading assignment. The lesson plan teaches that a simple predicate is the main verb in a sentence and provides examples for students to identify complete predicates and underline them and then circle the simple predicate. The homework assigned includes vocabulary work, a spelling post-test, and an independent reading sheet.

1. Unit 1, Lesson 8.notebook August 30, 2012
August 30, 2012 Agenda:
• Spelling & Vocabulary
> Unit 2 Spelling Pre­Tests, Grade & Lists
• Grammar
> Unit 1, Lesson 8
> pg. 81 #11­20
• Literature
> The Jacket Reading & Story Map
Homework:
• Vocabulary pages 21­22 due Wednesday, 9/5
• Unit 2 Spelling Post Test on Thursday, 9/6
• Independent Reading Sheet due Thursday, 9/6
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2. Unit 1, Lesson 8.notebook August 30, 2012
Lesson 8: Simple Predicates
Simple Predicate
:is the main word or words in the complete predicate. It ells
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exactly what the subject does or is.
Another word for imple predicate is __________.
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My softball team plays during the summer.
I hit three home runs last year.
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Underline the CP, then circle the SP.
1. My school has an annual softball game.
2. The fifth graders play against the teachers.
3. My entire school attends the game.
4. The crowd cheers for both the students and the teachers.
5. The students receive the loudest cheers.
6. The teachers wear special t­shirts.
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7. The students make their own t­shirts.
8. The students and teachers choose team names.
9. The big game happened last week.
10. I pitched the entire game.
11. My friend Alex hit a home run.
12. The students shouted with excitement.
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