Sentence Diagramming

Part 1: Simple Sentence Diagrams –

The Basics

Sentence Diagramming: Diagrams allow us to see a sentence

spatially. Boys are spatial learners; they like pictures,

maps, and diagrams. Diagramming sentences is like building a

jigsaw puzzle. Each word had its appropriate place.

What Do Real Diagrams Look Like?

graduation

isThe

partytoday

The graduation party is today.

Let’s Start Diagramming:1. Every diagram begins with a baseline2. The simple subject and the verb are

placed on the baseline.3. Next, the simple subject and the verb are

split in two with a vertical lineExample: The baseball team ran onto the field.

team ranSimple Subject Verb

More Simple Diagrams:1. Pujols hit a grand slam.

2. Bush Stadium is very old.

3. The pitcher threw a strike.

Pujols hit

Stadium is

pitcher threw

Simple subject

Simple subject

Simple subject

Verb

Verb

Verb