Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 3 - English Comprehension - Structure: Reflexive And Relative Pronouns.

# Lesson Plan: Reflexive and Relative Pronouns ### Subject: English Comprehension ### Grade Level: Junior Secondary 3 ### Duration: 60 minutes ### Topic: Structure: Reflexive and Relative Pronouns --- ## 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. --- ## Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and computer (optional) - Handouts with exercises - Flashcards with pronouns - Sample sentences worksheet --- ## 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. --- ## 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.