Possessive Pronouns English Grammar Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8

English Grammar Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Lesson Plan

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Age: 7-8 years
Topic: Possessive Pronouns
Sub-topic: Meaning and Uses in Sentences
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define possessive pronouns.
2. Identify examples of possessive pronouns.
3. Use possessive pronouns correctly in sentences.
4. Differentiate between possessive pronouns and other pronouns.

Keywords

Possessive, pronouns, mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs

Set Induction

The teacher brings a bag, a book, and a toy to the class and asks, “Who owns these items?” Pupils answer, and the teacher explains that words like “mine” or “hers” are possessive pronouns.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with simple pronouns such as “he,” “she,” and “they.”

Learning Resources and Materials

• A chart showing possessive pronouns.
• Flashcards with examples of possessive pronouns.
• Objects (e.g., bags, books) for demonstration.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds pupils of pronouns and their functions (e.g., “he,” “she,” “it”) from previous lessons.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Communication skills
• Listening and observation

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Illustrated examples of possessive pronouns

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards
• Real-life objects

Content

Meaning of Possessive Pronouns

1. Possessive pronouns are words that show ownership or possession.
2. They replace nouns in sentences to indicate who owns something.

Examples of Possessive Pronouns

• Mine
• Yours
• His
• Hers
• Ours
• Theirs

Uses of Possessive Pronouns in Sentences

1. This bag is mine.
2. That book is hers.
3. The toys are theirs.
4. The house is ours.
5. Is this pen yours?

Evaluation Questions

Fill-in-the-blank Questions (Choose the correct option):

1. This car belongs to me; it is _______.
   (a) hers
   (b) yours
   (c) mine
   (d) theirs
2. That bicycle belongs to John; it is _______.
   (a) mine
   (b) hers
   (c) his
   (d) ours
3. This pen is not mine. Is it _______?
   (a) hers
   (b) yours
   (c) ours
   (d) theirs
4. These clothes belong to us; they are _______.
   (a) mine
   (b) yours
   (c) ours
   (d) his
5. This dress belongs to Mary; it is _______.
   (a) mine
   (b) hers
   (c) theirs
   (d) yours
6. The house belongs to them; it is _______.
   (a) his
   (b) hers
   (c) theirs
   (d) ours
7. The book is not yours; it is _______.
   (a) mine
   (b) hers
   (c) theirs
   (d) ours
8. These shoes belong to me; they are _______.
   (a) mine
   (b) yours
   (c) hers
   (d) theirs
9. That bicycle belongs to us; it is _______.
   (a) theirs
   (b) ours
   (c) yours
   (d) his
10. Whose bag is this? Is it _______?
    (a) mine
    (b) his
    (c) hers
    (d) ours

Class Activity Discussion

FAQs with Answers:

1. What is a possessive pronoun?
   A word that shows ownership or possession.
2. Give two examples of possessive pronouns.
   Mine, yours.
3. Can a possessive pronoun replace a noun?
   Yes.
4. Is “his” a possessive pronoun?
   Yes.
5. What is the possessive pronoun for “I”?
   Mine.
6. What is the possessive pronoun for “we”?
   Ours.
7. Which possessive pronoun replaces “her bag”?
   Hers.
8. Can possessive pronouns be used for people?
   No, they describe ownership of objects.
9. Is “theirs” singular or plural?
   Plural.
10. Can “mine” be used for many objects?
    Yes.
11. What is the possessive pronoun for “he”?
    His.
12. What is the possessive pronoun for “she”?
    Hers.
13. What is the possessive pronoun for “they”?
    Theirs.
14. What is the possessive pronoun for “you”?
    Yours.
15. Can “ours” replace “our house”?
    Yes.

Presentation

1. Step 1: Revision of the previous topic (Nouns).
2. Step 2: Introduce possessive pronouns with clear examples.
3. Step 3: Allow pupils to give examples using objects around them.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Explain the meaning of possessive pronouns.
2. Write examples on the board.
3. Use real-life objects for demonstration.
4. Guide pupils in identifying possessive pronouns in sentences.
5. Correct errors and provide feedback.

Learners’ Activities

1. Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
2. Identify possessive pronouns in given examples.
3. Use possessive pronouns in their sentences.
4. Participate in group activities.

Assessment

Short Answer Questions:

1. Define possessive pronouns.
2. Give two examples of possessive pronouns.
3. Write a sentence with “mine.”
4. What is the possessive pronoun for “he”?
5. Write a sentence with “theirs.”
6. What is the possessive pronoun for “we”?
7. Use “hers” in a sentence.
8. Write the possessive pronoun for “I.”
9. What is the possessive pronoun for “you”?
10. Write a sentence with “ours.”

Conclusion

The teacher reviews pupils’ work, corrects mistakes, and reinforces the topic.