Knowing the In's and Out's of a Direct Object

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

Overview

In this grammar lesson, students will use a graphic organizer/worksheet to determine three concepts: the subject, action verb, and direct object in a sentence

This activity was created as a result of the ALEX Resource Development Summit.

Content Standards

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 7

ELA21.7.17
Identify the conventions of standard English grammar and usage in writing.

Unpacked Content

Vocabulary

Conventions
Standard English grammar
Standard English usage

Knowledge

Students know:

The conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

Skills

Students are able to:

Identify conventions of standard English grammar and usage in texts.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Writing should demonstrate the appropriate use of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

Interdisciplinary Connections

Phase

Before/Engage

Learning Objectives

Students will demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking by:

1. identifying the subject performing the action in a sentence.

1. identifying the action verb in a sentence.

2. identifying the receiver of the verb in a sentence (direct object).

Activity Details

The students will complete a printed graphic organizer (see the digital tool for link) as a formative assessment; the worksheet will be used to assess the student's prior knowledge about direct objects. A timer should be used for the questions (allow 15-20 minutes for students to work). After the allowed time, students will exchange paper with one another to assess retained knowledge of subjects, verbs, and direct objects. The teacher will allow a participatory grade session: students are to read the sentences aloud and answer the questions stated in directions (if desired the teacher can write correct sentences on board for visual learners to show the relationship between the direct object and compliments). Instant feedback of errors and grades will be given so sentences can be corrected.

Assessment Strategies

The graphic organizer, visual assessment, and talk aloud will be used as a formative assessment. Students will be asked to answer the questions on the graphic organizer. Response from the students will reveal comprehension of a subject, verb, and direct object as is used in a sentence.

Acceleration and Intervention

Variation Tips

This pre-assessment activity can transition into a more in-depth lesson on the complements of a direct object: predicate nominative, action and linking verbs, predicate adjective, and subject complement.

Background and Preparation

Background / Preparation

The recommended instructional preparation procedure for the activity is to print and copy the graphic organizer. The teacher will need a timer(optional).

Author

Owner (Author)

lbarley

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