This week's agenda for 8th graders

GRAMAR AND CONVENTIONS - Subject and Object Pronouns
A subject pronoun is a pronoun that takes the place of the subject. Some subject pronouns are> I, you, she, he, it, we, they.
An object pronoun is a pronoun that takes the place of the object.Some object pronouns are> me, you, it, him, her, us, them.
For example, in this sentence The pilot flew the plane. What is the subject in the sentence? (pilot). What subject pronoun could you use to replace the subject? (He)Now, what is the object in the sentence? (plane).So what object pronoun can replace the object? (it).
Writing a Comparison-Contrast Essay---
This week you will compare and contrast two kinds of pets to consider adding to your household. First , think about what kind of pets people own. Then complete your essay having the pairs complete.

This weeks agenda for 7th graders

GRAMMAR AND CONVENTIONS - Definite articles with Count Nouns
As you remember, nouns refer to persons, places, things and ideas. Some nouns talk about things that can be counted, such as table or chair. These are called count nouns. Count nouns take different article depending on whether there is one or more of them. When you have one noun use these and those. Let's practice with this sentence---
The man sits near the curb. Ask, what nouns are in the sentence? (man ,curb)Now underline the nouns. What article is used in the sentence? (the) Would you use this or these to repace the? (this).