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
S/N |
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. |