Subject-Verb Agreement and Sentence Types

Lesson 2 from Learning Gig: Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics - 3rd Grade Outstanda ELA

Students will learn the rules of subject-verb agreement and practice creating simple, compound, and complex sentences with correct grammar. Prior knowledge of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs will be reinforced.

Common Core USA - Map To Standards

 

Learning Gig Resources

Video

Subject-Verb Agreement | English Grammar & Composition Grade 4 | Periwinkle

This educational video from Periwinkle explains the rules of subject-verb agreement in English grammar, tailored for 4th-grade students. It provides clear examples to help learners understand how subjects and verbs must agree in number.

Source: Periwinkle
Reading

Understanding Subject-Verb Agreement

A reading that introduces subject-verb agreement while briefly revisiting nouns and verbs.

Reading

Types of Sentences: Simple, Compound, and Complex

A reading that explains the three types of sentences while incorporating adjectives and adverbs in examples.

Reading

Let’s Practice! Fun with Sentences

A practice-oriented reading that reinforces subject-verb agreement and sentence types through interactive exercises.

Project Work (Recommended)

Project

Project: Create a Comic Strip Story with Grammar in Action

Students will create an original comic strip to reinforce subject-verb agreement. Each panel will include at least one sentence, focusing on correct grammar and descriptive writing using adjectives and adverbs.

1-2 students
Slides

Subject-Verb Agreement and Sentence Types

Learn about subject-verb agreement and different types of sentences.

What is a noun?

 

What is a noun?

A word that names a person, place, or thing.

What is a verb?

 

What is a verb?

A word that shows action or being.

What is subject-verb agreement?

 

What is subject-verb agreement?

The subject and verb must match.

Singular subject + singular verb?

 

Singular subject + singular verb?

The cat runs.

Plural subject + plural verb?

 

Plural subject + plural verb?

The cats run.

What is a simple sentence?

 

What is a simple sentence?

One subject and one verb.

What is a compound sentence?

 

What is a compound sentence?

Two simple sentences joined by 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

What is a complex sentence?

 

What is a complex sentence?

A sentence with one main part and one extra part.

What is an adjective?

 

What is an adjective?

A word that describes a noun.

What is an adverb?

 

What is an adverb?

A word that describes a verb.


Study Guide

Guided Notes and Study Guide: Subject-Verb Agreement and Sentence Types

This guide focuses on mastering subject-verb agreement and understanding different types of sentences: simple, compound, and complex. Use these notes to review key grammar rules and improve your sentence-writing skills.

Session Schedule

Learning Gigs are self-paced and this schedule is only an aid for a classroom setting.

    Session: Monday

    Kick off the week by introducing subject-verb agreement and types of sentences. Begin reviewing the slideshow and allocate time for project brainstorming.

    Learning Activities:
    • Watch the video 'Subject-Verb Agreement | English Grammar & Composition Grade 4 | Periwinkle' to introduce the topic.
    • Review the first part of the slideshow titled 'Subject-Verb Agreement and Sentence Types', covering slides on nouns, verbs, and subject-verb agreement.
    • Read the passage 'Understanding Subject-Verb Agreement', which revisits nouns, verbs, and how they work together in a sentence.
    • Independent Learning: Students should brainstorm potential project ideas and review the reading at home.
     

    Session: Tuesday

    Deepen the understanding of subject-verb agreement while exploring simple, compound, and complex sentences. Continue reviewing the slideshow and allocate project work time.

    Learning Activities:
    • Review the slideshow slides on simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences.
    • Read 'Types of Sentences: Simple, Compound, and Complex' to reinforce learning with examples and explanations.
    • Provide time for students to begin project work, focusing on applying subject-verb agreement in their drafts.
    • Independent Learning: Students should continue working on project drafts and review the reading to reinforce sentence types.
     

    Session: Wednesday

    Facilitate practice with subject-verb agreement and types of sentences, ensuring students gain confidence. Encourage project progress.

    Learning Activities:
    • Review the final part of the slideshow, focusing on adjectives, adverbs, and how they enhance sentence construction.
    • Read 'Let’s Practice! Fun with Sentences', which includes interactive exercises on fixing errors, adding descriptive words, and identifying sentence types.
    • Provide time for students to continue drafting their project work.
    • Independent Learning: Students should focus on refining their project drafts, ensuring proper use of subject-verb agreement and sentence types.
     

    Session: Thursday

    Help students prepare for the assessment by reviewing the study guide and finalizing project drafts.

    Learning Activities:
    • Conduct a collaborative review of the study guide, emphasizing subject-verb agreement and types of sentences.
    • Allow students to work independently or in groups to refine and finalize their project drafts.
    • Independent Learning: Students should complete their projects and reflect on any feedback they’ve received.
     

    Session: Friday

    Conclude the week with an assessment to evaluate students’ understanding. Facilitate project presentations to encourage sharing and reflection.

    Learning Activities:
    • Administer the assessment on subject-verb agreement and types of sentences.
    • Facilitate project presentations, allowing students to share their work and explain how they applied subject-verb agreement and sentence types.
    • Lead a reflective discussion on the importance of subject-verb agreement and sentence variety in communication.
    • Independent Learning: Students can self-assess their project outcomes and identify areas for future improvement.
     

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