Unit 2: Writing Complete Sentences and Paragraphs

Day 3 of 30

Find the predicate in a sentence

K-2English Language Arts

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Learning Objective

I can find the predicate in a sentence.

Today's Lesson

Today we will learn how to find the predicate in a sentence. Reading and writing help us share our ideas with others.

A sentence is a group of words that tells a complete thought. Every sentence needs a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a predicate (what the subject does or is). For example: "The dog runs." The subject is "the dog" and the predicate is "runs." A sentence always starts with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark (. ? !). When you write sentences, make sure each one is complete!

Let's break this down step by step so it's easy to understand. Follow along with the examples, and don't worry if it takes some practice to get the hang of it!

Remember: Making mistakes is part of learning. If something is tricky, try again, look at the examples, or ask for help.

Key Terms
Sentence

A group of words that tells a complete thought

Reading

Looking at words and understanding them

Activities
Instructions
1. Listen to or read the example text about find the predicate in a sentence. 2. Point to or highlight key words. 3. Practice with a partner or adult. 4. Share what you learned.
Materials Needed
  • Pencil
  • Practice worksheet
  • Crayons (optional)

Teaching Tip

For younger learners: Use concrete objects and hands-on activities when teaching find the predicate in a sentence. Keep sessions short (10-15 minutes) and incorporate movement or songs when possible.

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