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Which subject	English
What age group	Doesn't matter
What topic	this, these, that those
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English Lesson: Practice with Demonstratives

Objective

Students will understand and practice using the demonstratives "this," "that," "these," and "those" in various contexts.

Warm-Up Activity: Demonstrative Sorting

Materials Needed

• Sets of cards with pictures of various objects (single and plural).
• A whiteboard or large poster paper for categorization.

Instructions

1. Card Distribution: Hand out a set of picture cards to each group of 3-4 students.
2. Sorting Exercise: Instruct the students to sort their cards into two categories on their table: Singular and Plural.
3. Class Discussion: Once sorted, ask each group to share their categories and why they sorted them that way.

Practice Activity: Demonstrative Scavenger Hunt

Step 1: Preparation

• Prior to the class, prepare a list of various items located around the classroom and outside (if possible). Each item should be designated with a number (e.g., 1 - the globe, 2 - the poster on the wall, etc.).

Step 2: Instructions

1. Explain: Tell the students they will go on a scavenger hunt within the classroom to find items that correspond with the modified prompt. For example, "Find items that you can say, 'this' or 'these' about."

2. Group Formation: Divide students into small groups of 3-4.

Step 3: Scavenging

• Each group will walk around the classroom (and outside, if applicable) and find:
  • 3 items they can refer to as "this" (singular, nearby).
  • 3 items they can refer to as "these" (plural, nearby).
  • 3 items they can refer to as "that" (singular, further away).
  • 3 items they can refer to as "those" (plural, further away).

Step 4: Presentation

• After the scavenger hunt, have each group present their findings to the class. Encourage them to use full sentences such as:
  • "This is a globe."
  • "These are my pencils."
  • "That is a poster."
  • "Those are the windows."

Wrap-Up: Reflection and Reinforcement

Questions for Discussion

1. Which items were easier to describe, and why?
2. How did context help determine whether to use “this” or “that”?
3. Can you think of other scenarios where using these demonstratives is important?

Homework Assignment

Ask students to write a short paragraph about their room at home, using all four demonstratives correctly. They should aim to include at least one sentence for each demonstrative.

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By incorporating interactive and engaging activities like sorting and scavenging, students will practice their understanding of demonstratives in a dynamic and collaborative way.