Unit 1: Lesson 4

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Unit 1 Lesson 4

• Simple Subjects

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Objective

• Students will
• Identify the complete subject and the simple
  subjects.

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Rules

• Every complete subject has a simple subject.
• It is the main word that tells whom or what the
  sentence is about.
• Examples
• Many bats live in caves.
• The body of the bat is small.

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Rules

• The simple subject can sometimes be exactly the
  same as the complete subject.
• Examples
• They sleep during the day.
• Bats look like mice with wings.

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Rules

• Sometimes the simple subject may be several words
  that name a person or a place.
• Examples
• Linda Lee Carver showed us a picture.
• South America is the home of many bats.

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Identify the simple subject and the complete
subject

• Cavefish live in dark underwater caves.

• Kim Lee told us about cavefish.

• These fish lack ordinary eyesight.

• Their other senses take the place of sight.

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Identify the simple subject and the complete
subject

• Everyone in my class enjoyed listening to Kim
  Lee.

• Matt Robins liked his new home.

• His family visited Carlsbad Caverns.

• Carlsbad Caverns are caves.

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Identify the simple subject and the complete
subject

• Several of the caves are open to the public.

• Some of the rocks hung from the ceiling.

• Matts family took a tour.

• Others rose from the floor.

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Welcome to Deep Down Caves
Identify the simple and complete subjects

• Take Care in Our Caves. A visit to a cave is
  unlike any other tour. These guidelines will
  help you.
• A pair of comfortable shoes is a must.
• A light jacket is best. It will keep you warm.
• Mike Ryan is your guide and your boss.
• Caves are fragile. A touch can do damage.
• Anything beyond the walkways is off limits.

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Homework
WB pgs. 7 8