Subject-verb agreement is a fundamental aspect of grammar that is essential for effective communication. It is the idea that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number so that the sentence makes sense. In grade 7, students should already have a basic understanding of this concept. However, it is important to reinforce their knowledge and help them develop their skills through specific lesson plans.

Lesson Objective:

The objective of this lesson plan is to reinforce the concept of subject-verb agreement and help students recognize and correct errors in their writing.

Materials:

-Whiteboard or chalkboard

-Markers or chalk

-Subject-verb agreement worksheet

-Examples of sentences with subject-verb agreement errors

Procedure:

1. Review the concept of subject-verb agreement with your students. Explain that subject-verb agreement means that the verb must agree with the subject in number. For example, if the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular.

2. Write a few examples of sentences on the board that have subject-verb agreement errors. For example, « The dogs barks at the cat. » Ask your students to identify the error and correct the sentence.

3. Pass out the subject-verb agreement worksheet. The worksheet should include a variety of sentences with errors that your students need to correct. You can also include some sentences that are correct to reinforce the concept.

4. After your students have completed the worksheet, go over the answers together. Discuss any errors and review the concept again if necessary.

5. For homework, have your students find a few sentences in a book or magazine that have subject-verb agreement errors. Ask them to correct the errors and bring the sentences to class the next day.

Assessment:

To assess your students` understanding of subject-verb agreement, you can give them a quiz or ask them to write a short paragraph using correct subject-verb agreement. You can also look at their homework assignments to see if they were able to identify and correct errors.

Conclusion:

Teaching subject-verb agreement to grade 7 students can be a rewarding experience. By reinforcing their knowledge and skills, you are helping them become better writers and communicators. This lesson plan is just one example of how you can approach teaching subject-verb agreement; feel free to modify it to fit your students` needs. With practice and feedback, your students will be well-equipped to write with correct subject-verb agreement in no time.