Direct Object Worksheet v2
Direct Objects
Sentence Mechanics // Module 02
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Quick Review
A direct object receives the action of an action predicate. Ask "Who?" or "What?" after the predicate.
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Sentence Analysis
| Sentence Case | Action Predicate | Direct Object |
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| She brought a map. | | |
| The cat chased the mouse. | | |
| He invited his friends. | | |
| They watched the game. | | |
| The player kicked the ball. | | |
| The student wrote an essay. | | |
| She fixed the broken bike. | | |
| The chef prepared a meal. | | |
| We bought new shoes. | | |
| The teacher explained the lesson. | | |
| They ate pizza for dinner. | | |
| The scientist discovered a fossil. | | |
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Building with Blueprints
Instructions: Build original sentences and use mobility variations. Check COPS checklist.
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Sentence Mechanics Module 02: Direct Object Blueprint Practice
Object Investigation Answer Key
Answer Key: Direct Objects
Teacher Resource // Sentence Mechanics Sequence
Internal Use Only
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Sentence Analysis
| Sentence Case | Action Predicate | Direct Object |
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| She brought a map. | brought | map |
| The cat chased the mouse. | chased | mouse |
| He invited his friends. | invited | friends |
| They watched the game. | watched | game |
| The player kicked the ball. | kicked | ball |
| The student wrote an essay. | wrote | essay |
| She fixed the broken bike. | fixed | bike |
| The chef prepared a meal. | prepared | meal |
| We bought new shoes. | bought | shoes |
| The teacher explained the lesson. | explained | lesson |
| They ate pizza for dinner. | ate | pizza |
| The scientist discovered a fossil. | discovered | fossil |
Part 2: Complex Mobility Grading Samples
Frame 1: [Compound S] [AP] [DO] [Where]
S: The birds and squirrels gathered nuts in the tree.
M: In the tree, the birds and squirrels gathered nuts.
Frame 2: [S] [Compound AP] [DO] [When]
S: We visited and explored the museum on Friday.
M: On Friday, we visited and explored the museum.
Frame 3: [Compound Sentence] (Shift Clause Mobility)
S: The boy drank water, and the girl ate an apple.
M: The girl ate an apple, and the boy drank water.
Frame 4: [Compound Sentence + Expanders]
S: The team won the game at home, and they won a trophy.
M: At home, the team won the game, and they won a trophy.
Verified for Educational Standards - Sentence Mechanics Sequence - Module 02
Direct Object Upside Down Worksheet Plus v2
Classified: Direct Objects
Hawkins National Laboratory // Level 01
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Mission Briefing
A direct object is the target. It receives the action. Ask "Who?" or "What?" after the action to find it!
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Case Files
| Report | Action | Target |
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| Eleven likes waffles. | | |
| Dustin feeds Dart. | | |
| Lucas uses a slingshot. | | |
| Nancy writes stories. | | |
| Steve swings the bat. | | |
| Hopper drives a truck. | | |
| Mike calls Will. | | |
| Erica opens the vent. | | |
| Will paints a dragon. | | |
| Robin translates code. | | |
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Constructing the Portal
Write your own sentences. Every sentence needs a Target (Direct Object).
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End of Log // Hawkins National Laboratory // Upside Down
Direct Object Upside Down Key
Key: Direct Objects
Teacher Resource // Hawkins Lab Level 01
Official Answer Key
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Case Files
| Report | Action Predicate | Target (DO) |
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| Eleven likes waffles. | likes | waffles |
| Dustin feeds Dart. | feeds | Dart |
| Lucas uses a slingshot. | uses | slingshot |
| Nancy writes stories. | writes | stories |
| Steve swings the bat. | swings | bat |
| Hopper drives a truck. | drives | truck |
| Mike calls Will. | calls | Will |
| Erica opens the vent. | opens | vent |
| Will paints a dragon. | paints | dragon |
| Robin translates code. | translates | code |
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Portal Samples
Frame 1: [Subject] [AP] [DO] [Where]
Mike found a radio in the basement.
COPS Check: Protocols verified
Frame 2: [When] , [Subject] [AP] [DO]
Tonight, Eleven ate the pizza.
COPS Check: Protocols verified
Grading Protocol
- Direct objects must answer "who?" or "what?".
- Kindergarten sizing: Check for large characters and ruled guidance.
Official Key // Hawkins National Laboratory // Upside Down
