Grade Six English
Hello boys and girls of Grade Six! Were you able to complete all the exercises on the last page? If not, you should do so before you begin the work on this page. Here are some more interesting lessons which will help you to improve.
Today you will learn to identify the main parts of a sentence- subject and predicate. You will also be introduced to sensory details which will help you write descriptive compositions. The exercise in comprehension will help you to develop the skills to answer questions.Be focused and complete all the exercises.
WITH MY FRIEND
-Take turns reading these sentences aloud.
Subject Predicate
Snakes hiss
The babies drink milk. Mom cooks our food.
- Put who or what in front of the verb then ask a question.
- Who/ What + verb? = subject
- Use your reference book to find out more about the parts of a sentence.
WITH MY CLASSMATES
- Read and discuss the notes.
THE PARTS OF A SENTENCE
Every sentence has two main parts:
- Subject
- Predicate
- The subject is the noun, noun phrase or pronoun that tells whom or what the
sentence addresses.
Cows moo.
Finishing a race shows determination.
I write neatly.
- The predicate is the verb or verb phrase which tells something about the subject.
They sang.
The gardener picked the vegetables.
Exercise
ON MY OWN
Read each sentence carefully then draw a line under the part of the sentence that is stated in brackets.
1. My sister rides her bicycle (Subject)
2. The mechanic fixed the car. (Subject)
3. My friends played basketball. (Predicate)
4. Mother Hen covered her chickens with her wings. (Predicate)
5. The dog devours bones. (Subject)
COMPOSITION
WITH MY CLASSMATES
- Read and discuss the notes.
The Descriptive Paragraph- Part 1
- A descriptive paragraph gives a picture in words. It focuses on the main impression or idea about a scene, an object or a person.
- When you write a descriptive paragraph, you need to use vivid and precise sensory words and phrases to help the readers “get the picture.”
- Descriptive paragraphs allow the reader to see, hear, smell, touch and taste what you are describing.
Using the Five Senses in your Writing
SIGHT
The most often used sense when writing, is sight. It’s what we use most and what comes naturally to us-write about what you see. But here’s a tip: Look beyond what others see-blue sky, green grass-to the details of color, shape, size, to indicate something new. For example, “The green of the open expanse curved around a small grove of trees then down toward the river.” Some additional words which may be used to describe what you see are : big , small , huge, tiny, round ,square, striped , dotted, large, colourful and bright.
SOUND
Loud, soft, yell, whisper, angry, and all kinds of other adjectives are used for sound, but have you thought about using something more personal? “She spoke with a tender voice, not a cat’s, making me want to listen closely to every syllable.” Or “He sounded like freedom. Not just his words, but the way they tumbled gently from his lips.”
TOUCH
The way things feel is more than just texture and temperature. Like the other senses, it can be personal: “His handshake was my father’s handshake, not to meet you, but the rough and harshness of someone showing you who’s boss.”
Some other words which may be used to describe touch are hollow, quiet , silent, loud, fizzy and noisy.
(Adapted from fuseliterary.com,Tips to Use Your Five Senses When Writing)
ON MY OWN
In about 120-200 words , write a descriptive composition on “An Outstanding Pupil of my Class.”
COMPREHENSION ON MY OWN
Read the passage carefully then answer the questions which follow.
Among the animals of the world, one of the most talented is the spider. With its silken webs it can construct suspension bridges, beautiful designs, and insect traps. The spider might be thought of as one of nature’s greatest engineers.
Spiders can be found in all parts of the world except where it is extremely cold. They cannot survive in cold or Polar Regions covered with snow because of lack of food.
People sometimes mistakenly refer to spiders as insects. Unlike insects which have six legs and three body segments, spiders have eight legs and two body segments.
Although there are many kinds of spiders in the United States only two of these are considered dangerous. These are the Black Widow and the Brown House Spider. Spiders are useful to man because they destroy many kinds of harmful insects.
(Narinesingh, Clifford, Practising Comprehension, A Skill- Based Approach, p. 40-41)
Questions
Read each question carefully then draw a heavy black line through the letter (A, B, C or D) which is near the answer you choose.
1) According to the passage, all of these are true statements about the spider
except it
A) is one of the most talented animals.
B) constructs insect traps with its silken webs.
C) can be found in all parts of the world.
D) can be considered as one of nature’s greatest engineers.
2) In the passage, the phrase ‘thought of ‘can be best replaced by A) claimed. B) considered.
C) felt. D) declared.
3) What is the main function of the third paragraph?
A) To explain where spiders are found
B) To name spiders which are harmful
C) To tell of the usefulness of these animals
D) To give the main differences between spiders and insects
4) The passage states that spiders cannot live in snowy regions mainly
because
A) there is no food for them.
B) they do not like it.
C) they have segmented bodies.
D) they are accustomed to a better climate.
5) According to the passage, in what way does the spider help man?
A) It builds bridges B) It designs insect traps
C) It destroys harmful insects D) It does not interfere with his food
Goodbye boys and girls!