***Subject-verb agreement test on Friday, May 8.***






*****Book Fair May 4-8*****

The book fair is this week. I will be taking all of my classes on Monday, May 4. I told the students to bring money if they wanted to buy any books. If they donate $1.00 to Relay for Life, they will receive a 10% discount on their purchase. This is for a great cause. BRMS has a Relay for Life team that will be walking this weekend at Kinnett Stadium.
We will continue to work on subject-verb agreement in grammar. Please note the homework schedule. I am still taking grades, so students need to make sure they are completing homework and turning in all assignments.
Friday, May 8 is the last day to take AR tests. Please encourage your child to read and take tests.
Letters were sent home for the Conduct Celebration trip and the field trip to Ft. Benning. Money is due for both trips by Friday, May 8.



Important Dates

*****May 8- Last day to take AR tests*****

May 7- Chorus and Band Spring Concert
May 8- Spring Dance sponsored by NJHS
May 12- Field trip to Ft. Benning ($5.00)
May 13- Conduct Celebration trip ($20.00) Students must have met certain criteria to attend.
May 15- Relay for Life at Kinnett Stadium


Quote of the Week

"Those who are happiest are those who give the most to others."

Booker T. Washington

Objectives

Grammar: To classify nouns and pronouns by number; to identify verbs that agree in number with their subjects; to identify and correct errors in subject-verb agreement
Literature: To understand theme; define identity, class and race; discuss the concepts of cliques and gangs; identify figurative language
Standards:ELA7R1 The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a
warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational
texts.

ELA7R2 The student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it
correctly in reading and writing.

ELA7R3 The student reads aloud, accurately (in the range of 95%), familiar
material in a variety of genres, in a way that makes meaning clear to listeners.

ELA7RC3 The student acquires new vocabulary in each content area and uses it correctly.


ELA7C1 The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of the English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application of conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats.

ELA7LSV1 The student participates in student-to-teacher, student-to-student, and group verbal interactions.





HOMEWORK for Week of 5/4/09

Mon.- None

Tues.- GB p. 154, Ex. 7, 1-10

Wed. GB p. 157, Ex. 9, 1-10

Thurs.- Study for subj.-verb agreement test on Friday.

Fri. Have a fantastic weekend!!
***********************Flashcards**********************
Check flashcards weekly for extra vocabulary help. They are usually on schoolnotes by Monday afternoon.


*****NOTE*****
Assignments are subject to change. All changes will be made on the board in the classroom.