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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Personal pronouns |
| What length (min) | 45 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 15 |
| What curriculum | ACARA |
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| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
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Personal Pronouns
Year 3
English
15 Students
This lesson aligns with the ACARA curriculum standards for English for Year 3 students.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (mins) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Pronouns | 5 | Introduce personal pronouns with examples. Discuss their importance in everyday language. |
| 2 | Direct Instruction | 10 | Explain different types of personal pronouns (subject and object) with sentence examples. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 15 | Students will split into groups of 3. Using a prompt, they must create sentences with personal pronouns and share within their group. Each group presents one sentence to the class. |
| 4 | Card Activity | 10 | Distribute printable cards to each student. Instruct them to fill in personal pronouns based on given sentences. |
| 5 | Collecting/Checking Cards | 5 | Collect all printed cards or perform a random check on them to ensure understanding without public presentations. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to learn about personal pronouns. Can anyone tell me what a pronoun is? That’s right! A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Personal pronouns are used to talk about ourselves or others.
For example, instead of saying 'Sarah goes to the park,' we can say 'She goes to the park.'
Can anyone think of another example? Great! Personal pronouns help us make our sentences clearer and more concise. They are used every day, like when we say 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', and 'they'. Let’s remember, personal pronouns are important because they help us communicate more effectively."
"Now, let’s dive a little deeper into personal pronouns. There are two main types that we will focus on today: subject pronouns and object pronouns.
Subject pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence. For example, 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', and 'they'.
Can anyone give me a sentence using a subject pronoun? Excellent!
Now, object pronouns, on the other hand, are used as the object of a sentence. These include 'me', 'you', 'him', 'her', 'it', 'us', and 'them'.
Let’s see some examples on the board. (Write sentences on the whiteboard, e.g., 'I saw him at the park.' and 'She gave it to him.')
Who can tell me which pronouns are the subjects and which are the objects in these sentences? Great job! Understanding the difference will help us use them correctly in our writing and speaking."
"Now, it’s time to work together in groups! I would like you to split into groups of three.
Each group will receive a prompt that involves a situation, like 'At the zoo' or 'During a picnic'. Your task is to create sentences using personal pronouns related to your prompt.
You will have 15 minutes for this activity. After that, each group will present one sentence to the whole class.
Remember to use both subject and object pronouns in your sentences. Let’s get started!"
"Alright, everyone! I hope you all enjoyed working in your groups. Now, I have some printable cards for each of you.
These cards will have sentences with a missing personal pronoun. Your job is to fill in the blanks with the correct personal pronouns.
Make sure to think about whether the pronoun should be a subject or object pronoun. You will have 10 minutes to complete this task.
Once you're done, please pass your cards to the front of the class."
"Thank you for your hard work on the cards! Now, I will go through them to check for understanding.
I’ll be collecting all the cards, but I might also call out a few students to briefly share their answers with the class.
Don’t worry; it’s just to see how everyone is doing with personal pronouns. If you have any questions while I’m checking, feel free to ask!"
"Great job today, everyone! Let’s recap what we’ve learned about personal pronouns. We discussed what they are, the different types, and how to use them in our sentences.
I encourage you to practice using personal pronouns in your writing and speaking at home!
Before we end, remember that for homework, you need to write a short paragraph using at least five personal pronouns.
I look forward to reading your paragraphs in our next class. Have a wonderful day!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a pronoun? | |
| Can you give an example of a personal pronoun? | |
| Name the subject pronouns we discussed. | |
| What are object pronouns used for? | |
| Can you create a sentence using a subject pronoun? | |
| Identify the subject and object pronouns in the sentence: "She gave it to him." | |
| What types of personal pronouns did we focus on today? | |
| How do personal pronouns help in communication? | |
| What is the difference between subject and object pronouns? | |
| What prompt did your group receive for the group activity? | |
| How many personal pronouns do you need to use in your homework paragraph? | |
| What activity involved filling in blanks with pronouns? | |
| Why is it important to understand personal pronouns? | |
| Can you think of a situation where personal pronouns are used? | |
| What should you do if you have questions while the cards are being checked? |