# Lesson Plan: Reflexive and Relative Pronouns
### Subject: English Comprehension
### Grade Level: Junior Secondary 3
### Duration: 60 minutes
### Topic: Structure: Reflexive and Relative Pronouns
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## Learning Objectives:
1. **Understand** the function and usage of reflexive and relative pronouns.
2. **Identify** reflexive and relative pronouns in sentences.
3. **Apply** the correct use of reflexive and relative pronouns in sentence construction.
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## Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer (optional)
- Handouts with exercises
- Flashcards with pronouns
- Sample sentences worksheet
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## Lesson Structure:
### Introduction (10 minutes)
**1. Warm-Up:**
- Begin with a quick review of pronouns (personal pronouns) to ensure all students recall the basics.
- Ask students to briefly discuss in pairs the different types of pronouns they know.
- Introduce the topic by explaining the importance of understanding different types of pronouns for effective communication.
### Direct Instruction (15 minutes)
**2. Reflexive Pronouns:**
- Define reflexive pronouns: Pronouns that refer back to the subject of the sentence (e.g., myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves).
- Write down examples on the board:
- I made myself a sandwich.
- She prepared herself for the exam.
- They enjoyed themselves at the party.
- Explain how reflexive pronouns are often used to indicate that the subject performs the action to or for himself/herself/itself.
**3. Relative Pronouns:**
- Define relative pronouns: Pronouns that introduce a relative clause and connect it to an independent clause (e.g., who, whom, whose, which, that).
- Write down examples on the board:
- The girl who won the race is my friend.
- That is the book which I borrowed from the library.
- He is the person whose car was stolen.
- Explain how relative pronouns provide extra information about the noun they follow.
### Guided Practice (15 minutes)
**4. Identifying Exercise:**
- Provide students with a handout containing sentences.
- Ask students to identify and underline the reflexive and relative pronouns in each sentence.
- Example sentences in the handout:
- She taught herself to play the guitar. (Reflexive)
- This is the house that Jack built. (Relative)
**5. Sentence Correction:**
- Provide sentences with incorrect use of reflexive and relative pronouns and ask students to correct them.
- Incorrect: She bought a gift for himself.
- Correct: She bought a gift for herself.
- Incorrect: The man which is talking to the teacher is my uncle.
- Correct: The man who is talking to the teacher is my uncle.
### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
**6. Constructing Sentences:**
- Ask students to create their own sentences using reflexive and relative pronouns.
- Encourage them to share a couple of sentences with the class.
- Example prompt: "Write a sentence using a reflexive pronoun to describe something you did by yourself."
- “Write a sentence using a relative pronoun to describe something you own.”
### Assessment and Closing (10 minutes)
**7. Quick Quiz:**
- Give a short quiz with multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions to assess their understanding.
- Example questions:
- Choose the correct relative pronoun: The cat ___ lives next door is very friendly. (a) which (b) whom (c) whose
- Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: She looked at ___ in the mirror.
**8. Review and Homework:**
- Review key points of the lesson.
- Provide homework: A worksheet with mixed exercises on reflexive and relative pronouns.
- Example homework task: Write a short paragraph about a memorable event, using at least two reflexive and two relative pronouns.
### Reflection:
**9. Teacher Reflection:**
- Reflect on the lesson's effectiveness and students' grasp of the topic.
- Consider what went well and what could be improved for future lessons.
- Collect student feedback if appropriate.
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## Extension Activities:
- Encourage students to read a short story or an article and note down all the reflexive and relative pronouns they find.
- Organize a group activity where students create and act out short skits using reflexive and relative pronouns correctly.
### Additional Notes:
- Be attentive to students who may struggle with these concepts and provide additional support.
- Use positive reinforcement to encourage participation and confidence in using reflexive and relative pronouns.