Grammer - Senior Secondary 2 - Pronouns: Relative and Demonstrative Pronouns - Functions and Position

Pronouns: Relative and Demonstrative Pronouns - Functions and Position

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 2

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Pronouns: Relative and Demonstrative Pronouns – Functions and Position
CONTENT: Identification and correct use of relative and demonstrative pronouns in sentences

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Identify relative and demonstrative pronouns
b. Use them correctly in sentences
c. Understand their positions in sentence structure

SET INDUCTION: The teacher writes two sentences: “This is my book” and “The man who helped me is kind” and asks learners to identify the connecting or pointing words.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, Group Reading, Sentence Construction

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Flashcards, sample text with pronouns, board notes

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Relative and Demonstrative Pronouns

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains pronouns and introduces relative pronouns (who, whom, which, that) and demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those).

Learners observe and ask questions.

2

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher shows examples in context: - The girl who won the prize is here. - This is the pen I lost.

Learners identify the pronouns and analyze how they work.

3

EVALUATION

The teacher gives sentences for learners to identify and classify the pronouns used.

Learners respond with answers and justifications.

4

CLASS-WORK

Identify the pronouns in:

1. The boy who called you is my friend.

2. These are the books you asked for.

3. The car that was stolen was recovered.

Learners underline and label pronouns.

5

ASSIGNMENT

1. Write 5 sentences with relative pronouns.

2. Write 5 sentences with demonstrative pronouns.

Learners complete at home.

6

CONCLUSION

Teacher gives feedback and corrections.

Learners listen and ask clarifying questions.