Lesson 1 "What is a Sentence?"

Turn to Pages 6-7 Look at the picture on Page 6 and try to guess how it relates to writing sentences.

Turn to Page 7 Read the short introduction to chapter 1

Turn to Page 7 and look at the goals you will achieve this chapter.

Scan Page 8; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Page 8 for pictures, information in the margins, and diagrams, read each of the captions.

On page 9 read the questions so you know what information you will be looking for as you read the section.

Read Page 8 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 9? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "What is a Sentence" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 1 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Sentence - a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

Sentence Fragment - a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

Section Review Answers

1. S
2. S
3. Emily practices with the band three days a week.
4. S
5. She is good at playing the clarinet.
6. S
7. The band concert coming up soon will be fun.
8. The musicians practice their songs for the concert.
9. The music is not easy to learn.
10. The students have a lot of fun playing their instruments
11. eg. Nathan likes the outdoors.
12. eg. He wants to go to Yellowstone National Park.
13. eg. He hopes he can camp out near Old Faithful.
14. Nathan buys a book about Yellowstone.
15. He reads to find out about caving sites in the park.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you explain the components of a complete sentence?

Are you able to define a sentence fragment?

Lesson 2 "Beginning and Ending a Sentence"

Scan Page 10; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Page 10 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Take a look at the questions on page 11 so you know what to look for while reading.

Read Page 10 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 11? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "Beginning and Ending a Sentence" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 2 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Capital Letter - The uppercase form of a letter such as A

End Punctuation - A mark at the end of a sentence that tells the reader where a sentence ends: a period (.) a question mark (?) an exclamation mark (!)

Section Review Answers

1. Blues music can be very relaxing. The guitar is one instrument in blues. Many people write their own blues music. The songs of blues artists have good rhythms
2. Mr. Jackson is getting the band ready for a performance. The concert is on Wednesday. The have 10 songs to prepare. Do you think they will be ready in time?
3. Angela is a very good athlete and likes to swim. She is a fast swimmer. Her favorite event is butterfly. Maybe one day she will be fast enough for the Olympics!

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you explain that capital letter begins each sentence?

Are you able to explain that a period, a question mark, or an exclamation mark ends each sentence?

Lesson 3 "The Subject and the Predicate"

Scan Pages 12-14; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 12-14 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Scan for an read the short paragraph in purple on Page 14.

Read Pages 12-14 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 15? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 3 "The Subject and the Predicate" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 3 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Subject - the word or words in a sentence that tell what the sentence is about.

Predicate - the word or words in a sentence that tell something about the subject; it always contains a verb.

verb - the word or words in a sentence that express action or state of being or link ideas.

Section Review Answers

1. A sentence
2. Mary
3. Her birthday
4. My friend
5. I
6. met in middle school
7. rode the school bus
8. sat next to me
9. was on a Tuesday
10. are now in high school
11. - 15) Answers will vary.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Are you able to define and describe the subject of a sentence?

Can you define verb and describe the predicate of a sentence?

Lesson 4 "The Purpose of a Sentence"

Scan Pages 16-18; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 16-18 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Scan for and read the short articles in the margin of page 18. Do the activity if you wish.

Read Pages 16-18 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 19? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 4 "The Purpose of a Sentence" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 4 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Declarative sentence - A sentence that states a fact.

Interrogative sentence - A sentence that asks a question.

Imperative sentence - A sentence that gives a command.

Exclamatory sentence - A sentence that expresses strong feelings.

Section Review Answers

1. Statement
2. Question
3. Exclamation
4. Question
5. Command

Five sentences will vary.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you define declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences?

Are you able to specify the correct end punctuation for each kind of sentence?

"Where to Find It"

Scan Page 20; Read the questions at the bottom so you know what information you need to find.

Read page 20 about using a dictionary.

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 39? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Chapter 1 Where to Find It (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Where to Find it Key Points

Section Review Answers

1. 1b or 1c
2. between the r and the n
3. imperative
4. This journal

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you use a dictionary to find information?

"Writing Project "

Read page 21 about the writing project.

Go to the quiz page Chapter 1 Writing Project (This is were you will write your paragraph)

 Preparing for Chapter 1 Test

On pages 22-23 you will find the Chapter 1 review, complete the review.

Check your answers with those in the Key Points.

Take the Chapter 1 Test "Writing Sentences"

Review the answers then print the results for your records.

Chapter 1 Review answers

1. exclamatory sentence
2. capital letter
3. sentence
4. declarative sentence
5. Imperative sentence
6. subject
7. sentence fragment
8. interrogative sentence
9. predicate
10. end punctuation
11. verb
12. S
13. F
14. F
15. S
16. It is almost Thanksgiving. David is busy in his kitchen, He is cooking a turkey. He has made cranberry sauce and a pumpkin pie. David invited six people to his Thanksgiving dinner.
17. Circle (My favorite sweater), Underline (is blue).
18. Circle (The school bus), Underline (drove into a snowbank today)
19. Circle (My friends and I), Underline (went skiing last weekend)
20. Circle (The field trip to the Colby Science Museum), Underline (was fun).
21. exclamation
22. question
23. command
24. command
25. statement

Congratulations you finished chapter 1!!