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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Parts of speech- pronouns |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Parts of Speech - Pronouns
Grade 9 (Approximately 14-15 years old)
English Language Arts
30 minutes
20
This lesson adheres to the standards set forth by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for grade 9.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Introduce the topic of pronouns. Discuss their importance in English grammar and show examples on the board. |
| 2 | Direct Instruction | 10 minutes | Explain different types of pronouns, providing definitions and examples for personal, possessive, reflexive, and demonstrative pronouns. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 5 minutes | Distribute printable cards to students. Instruct them to fill these cards with examples of different pronouns as you guide them through examples. |
| 4 | Individual Practice | 5 minutes | Allow students time to work on a worksheet that includes sentences where they must fill in the blanks with the appropriate pronouns. |
| 5 | Checking for Understanding | 5 minutes | Randomly check some of the filled printable cards and worksheets without asking students to present them. Give feedback on common errors. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Homework Assignment | 2 minutes | Summarize key points of the lesson. Assign homework that requires students to write sentences using each type of pronoun learned. |
Assign students to create a short paragraph using all types of pronouns discussed in class. Collect the homework in the next class without requiring individual presentations.
"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to dive into a very important topic in English—pronouns. Can anyone tell me what a pronoun is? [Pause for responses.]
Great! A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. They help us avoid repetition in our sentences, making our communication clearer and more effective. For example, instead of saying, 'Maria loves Maria's dog,' we can say, 'Maria loves her dog.'
Now, let’s look at some examples on the board."
[Write examples of sentences using pronouns on the whiteboard, such as "He is my friend," "This is my book," etc. Discuss the relevance of using pronouns in these sentences.]
"Now that we understand what pronouns are, let’s break them down into different types.
First, we have personal pronouns. These refer to specific people or things, such as 'I,' 'you,' 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' 'we,' and 'they.'
Can you give me an example of a sentence using a personal pronoun? [Pause for responses.]
Next up is possessive pronouns. These indicate ownership, like 'my,' 'your,' 'his,' 'her,' 'its,' 'our,' and 'their.'
Can someone tell me a sentence with a possessive pronoun? [Pause for responses.]
Moving on, we have reflexive pronouns. These are used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same, such as 'myself,' 'yourself,' 'himself,' 'herself,' 'itself,' 'ourselves,' and 'themselves.'
Who can give me a sentence with a reflexive pronoun? [Pause for responses.]
Finally, we have demonstrative pronouns, which point to specific things or people, like 'this,' 'that,' 'these,' and 'those.'
Can anyone create a sentence with a demonstrative pronoun? [Pause for responses.]
Remember, using the right pronouns is essential in making our sentences clear!"
"Now it's time for a fun group activity! I’m going to hand out printable cards to each of you.
Your task is to fill in these cards with examples of each type of pronoun we've just discussed. Try to come up with at least one example for personal, possessive, reflexive, and demonstrative pronouns.
I will walk around the room to assist you and answer any questions you might have. Let’s spend the next five minutes on this."
[Distribute the printable cards and monitor student progress, offering help as needed.]
"Great job with the group activity! Now let's move on to some individual practice.
I’m handing out worksheets that include sentences with blanks. Your job is to fill in those blanks with the appropriate pronouns.
You’ll have five minutes for this, and remember to apply what we’ve learned today. Let’s get started!"
[Distribute worksheets and set a timer for 5 minutes.]
"Time’s up! Now, I will randomly check some of the printable cards and worksheets to see how well you’ve grasped the material.
As I collect them, I’ll provide feedback on any common mistakes, so be prepared to receive some tips.
[Collect selected cards and worksheets, reviewing key answers and providing constructive feedback on any patterns you observe, such as common errors with specific pronouns.]"
"To wrap up today’s lesson, let’s quickly summarize what we’ve talked about.
We learned that pronouns are words that replace nouns. We explored four types: personal, possessive, reflexive, and demonstrative.
For homework, I’d like each of you to write a short paragraph using examples of all these types of pronouns.
Remember, you don’t need to present it next class; just turn it in.
Thank you for your participation today! Have a great day!"
| Question | Answer |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| What is a pronoun? | |
| Can you provide an example of a personal pronoun in a sentence? | |
| What are possessive pronouns used for? | |
| Give a sentence that includes a possessive pronoun. | |
| What are reflexive pronouns and when are they used? | |
| Can you create a sentence using a reflexive pronoun? | |
| What are demonstrative pronouns? | |
| Provide a sentence that includes a demonstrative pronoun. | |
| Why is it important to use the correct pronouns in sentences? | |
| How many types of pronouns did we discuss today? | |