# Session 17: Subject in a Sentence

<div align="left" dir="ltr" id="bkmrk-session-title-unders"><table style="width: 108.095238%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 42.619048%;" width="199"></col><col style="width: 57.261905%;" width="434"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="align-center">**Session Title**

</td><td class="align-center">**Understanding the Subject in a Sentence**

</td></tr><tr><td>Objective

</td><td>- Help students identify the subject in simple sentences.
- Understand that the subject tells who or what the sentence is about.

- Practice recognizing and using subjects through interactive and theatrical activities.

- Promote confidence and teamwork through SEL-based learning.

</td></tr><tr><td>Concept

</td><td>Subject: The person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about. It usually comes before the verb.

Examples:

  
- He plays football.
- The book is on the table.
- My friends are laughing.
- The dog barked loudly.
- We are going to school.

</td></tr><tr><td>Material Required

</td><td>- Whiteboard and markers
- Sentence flashcards
- Word cards (subjects, verbs, objects)
- Emotion/character props (hat, scarf, glasses)
- Chart with sample sentences and subjects highlighted
- Worksheet for practice

</td></tr><tr><td>Methodology

</td><td>- Activity-based learning
- Theatre and roleplay
- SEL integration through character-based expression
- Peer collaboration and reflection

</td></tr><tr><td>Session Duration

</td><td> 90 Minutes

</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>Intro Activity (25 minutes)

Objective:

Introduce the concept of the subject with examples, visuals, and student interaction.

Activity: “Who or What?” Game

Write simple sentences on the board one at a time. Ask:

“Who or what is this sentence about?”

The dog is barking. → Subject: The dog

She is singing. → Subject: She

Underline the subject in each sentence.

Let students come up and identify subjects using flashcards.

Use images to match to sentences:

(Picture of a cat) → “The cat is sleeping.” → Subject: The cat

SEL Element:

Use student names in sentences to make it personal:

“Aisha is reading.”

“Rahul is jumping.”

Encourage smiles and confidence when they see themselves in the learning.

Main Topic/ Activity

Activity 1: “Subject Detective” (25 minutes)

Objective:

Students work in teams to find the subject in mystery sentences.

Method:

- Divide students into small groups.
- Give each group a set of “mystery sentences” (some short, some long).
- Students underline or circle the subject in each sentence.

Examples:

- The girl is dancing.
- The sun is shining.
- They are playing cricket.
- My mother cooks dinner.

Each group presents a few sentences, explaining their subject choice.

Activity 2: “Subject Theatre” (30 minutes)

Objective:

Use acting to bring subjects to life and show who the sentence is about.

Method:

- One student plays the subject, another acts out the verb or complements the sentence.
- The class guesses the full sentence based on the roleplay.
- Example:
- One student walks in like a cat, another says “is sleeping” → sentence: The cat is sleeping.
- One acts like a teacher, another pretends to talk → The teacher is talking.

Examples for Skits:

- The baby is crying.
- The birds are flying.
- The children are running.
- The book is open.
- My father is driving.

Wrap-Up &amp; Reflection (10 minutes)

Instructions:

Ask students to explain what a subject is in their own words.

Give 3 new sentences and ask students to identify the subject aloud.

- The stars are shining.
- We are singing.
- The car is moving.

Reflection Questions:

How did it feel to act out a subject?

Did working with your group help you understand better?

Which sentence or subject was the funniest or most fun?

Expected Learning Outcome:

Knowledge building-

Students will understand the role of the subject in a sentence.

Skill Building-

- Identifying subjects correctly in spoken and written sentences.
- Working in teams and using body language and expressions for communication.

Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks

Follow up Tasks

Write 5 simple sentences at home and underline the subject.

Ask them to write one sentence about each family member as a subject:

“My sister is dancing.”

“My father is cooking.”