GRAMMAR GRINDSubject and Verb Agreement!

A subject of a sentence is the noun performing the action of the sentence. Malik knows what a subject is.Jalisa loves the grammar grind!

A verb is an action or a state of being.Jonathan listens intently to Mr. Langan.

Leticia is a nice young woman.

How do we make sure verbs agree with subjects?

Match it to the appropriate form of the verb. Conjugate it! On paper or in your head.

Determine whether your subject is singular or plural.

Are you writing in present or past tense?

Let’s Try It!

“Although the letter writing was done in a single session, the college students _______________to the malleable theory of intelligence seemed to benefit from exposure to the new paradigm” (Tatum, 69).

VERB: To Expose

SUBJECT: Students (plural)

TENSE: Past

I exposedYou exposedHe/She/it exposedWe exposedYou all exposedThey exposed

exposed

Let’s Try It!

“The theory of intelligence as malleable – something that expands as the result of effective effort – _______________an academic resilience that serves its believers well.

SUBJECT: the theory (singular)

TENSE: Present

VERB: To Foster

I fosterYou fosterHe/She/it fostersWe fosterYou all fosterThey foster

fosters

Let’s Use It!

In a paragraph (of at least five sentences), write whether you think intelligence is malleable or fixed. Site

examples from the excerpt that defend your point of view.

We will share this with a partner in five minutes.

Focus on subject/ verb agreement!!!

Technology is awesome! Verb conjugator application! “English Verbs Reference.”

Homework1) Read article, “Why is Education So Important?”

2) Purposeful Underlining: Underline any sentences or phrases that describe the importance of education.

3) Circle keywords (important, repeated words).

4) Brainstorm to answer the prompt, “Is Education Important? Why or why not? Come up with at least three ideas for or against. More is better!