Explore the Basics of Naming Parts with 1st Graders
Objectives:
- Recognize naming parts of sentences.
- Use naming parts of sentences correctly in writing.
- Become familiar with naming parts of sentences on standardized tests.
Naming Parts of Sentences
What is a naming part?
A sentence has a naming part. It names a person, place, animal, or thing. The naming part tells who or what the sentence is about.
What does the naming part do?
The naming part of a sentence does two things:
- Names a person, place, animal, or thing.
- Tells who or what the sentence is about.
Jojo (naming part) has a cat.
The cat (naming part) has fun.
As I read this sentence, I know that it has a naming part because a sentence always has a naming part. What is the naming part of this sentence? I know that Jojo is the naming part. How do I know that? Jojo names a person, and Jojo tells who the sentence is about.
Naming Parts of Sentences Practice for 1st Graders
Naming Parts of Sentences Quiz for 1st Graders
Naming Parts of Sentences Worksheet for 1st Graders
FAQs
1. What is the naming part of a sentence in first grade?
The naming part of a sentence in first grade is typically referred to as the "subject." The subject is the noun or pronoun that tells who or what the sentence is about.
2. What is the naming part in each sentence?
The naming part, or subject, in each sentence is the noun or pronoun that represents the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.
3. What is an example of naming parts?
Examples of naming parts or subjects in sentences include:
- "The dog" (noun) in "The dog barked."
- "She" (pronoun) in "She ran to the park."
- "New York" (proper noun) in "New York is a big city."
4. What are the parts of a sentence in grade 1?
The main parts of a sentence that are typically taught in first grade are:
- Subject (naming part or "who" or "what" the sentence is about)
- Verb (action word or "what is happening")
- Capital letter at the beginning
- End mark (period, question mark, or exclamation point)