Grammer - Senior Secondary 2 - Pronouns: Other Types of Pronouns

Pronouns: Other Types of Pronouns

SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 4
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Pronouns: Other Types of Pronouns
CONTENT: Demonstrative, Indefinite, Interrogative, and Possessive Pronouns
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Define and give examples of demonstrative, indefinite, interrogative, and possessive pronouns
b. Use these types of pronouns in sentences correctly
SET INDUCTION: The teacher shows a video clip of people talking and pointing to objects, then asks students to identify the pronouns used.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, Modeling, Group Work
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Flashcards with pronouns, video clip, chart of pronouns examples

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Types of Pronouns

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNER’S ACTIVITY

1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the topic by asking: “What are pronouns?” She explains that pronouns are words used in place of nouns. Then, she introduces demonstrative, indefinite, interrogative, and possessive pronouns with examples

Learners observe, ask questions, and participate by providing examples.

2

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher explains each type of pronoun:

  • Demonstrative Pronouns (e.g., this, that, these, those)
  • Indefinite Pronouns (e.g., anyone, everything, someone)
  • Interrogative Pronouns (e.g., who, what, which)

Possessive Pronouns (e.g., mine, yours, theirs)

Learners observe, take notes, and ask for clarification

3

EVALUATION

The teacher asks learners to give examples of each type of pronoun. She writes their answers on the board.

Learners respond by giving their examples of each type of pronoun.

4

CLASS-WORK

The teacher provides sentences and asks learners to underline the pronouns:

1.   This is my book.

2.   Everyone is invited to the party.

3.   Who is at the door?

4.   That car is mine.

Learners underline the pronouns in the sentences.

5

ASSIGNMENT

Fill in the blanks with the correct type of pronoun:

  • I have a friend, and ______ is very nice.
  • ______ is going to the market tomorrow?
  • ______ are the keys to the car?

 

Write 5 sentences using each of the pronouns discussed in class

Learners complete the assignment at home.

6

CONCLUSION

The teacher reviews the exercise, corrects mistakes, and praises students’ effort.

Learners review corrections and ask questions for clarity.