Structure : Use of Determinants like each, every, all, either, this, these, that, those etc Primary 4 Second Term Week 10
Subject : English Grammar
Class : Primary 4
Term : Second Term
Week : Week 10
Topic :
Structure : Use of Determinants like each, every, all, either, this, these, that, those etc Primary 4 Second Term Week 10
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Students will be able to define what a determiner is and give examples of different types of determiners.
- Students will be able to identify and use different types of determiners in their writing.
- Students will be able to list types of determinants
Learning Activities :
- Pupils as a class, identify determinant in a given chart
- Pupils as a class, are guided to identify the classification Determinants eg articles, demonstrative etc
Embedded Core Skills :
- Communication and Collaboration
- Creativity and Imagination
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Leadership skills and Personal Development
- Digital Literacy
Materials:
AUDIO VISUAL
RESOURCES
- Whiteboard and markers
- PowerPoint presentation
- Handouts with multiple-choice questions
- Worksheets with fill-in-the-blank questions
- Internet access for research
Content :
Determinants are words that are used before a noun to help give more information about it. These words can be used to tell us how many of something there are, or to point out which thing we’re talking about. Here are some examples of determinants:
- Each – This is used to talk about things one by one. For example, “Each student should bring their own pencil to class.”
- Every – This is used to talk about things that happen or are true all the time. For example, “Every day, we have recess at 11 o’clock.”
- All – This is used to talk about a group of things together. For example, “All of the students in the class are going on the field trip.”
- Either – This is used to talk about two options. For example, “You can either have an apple or an orange for snack.”
- This – This is used to talk about something that is close to us. For example, “This book is really interesting.”
- These – This is used to talk about more than one thing that is close to us. For example, “These shoes are too small for me.”
- That – This is used to talk about something that is far away from us. For example, “That mountain is so big!”
- Those – This is used to talk about more than one thing that is far away from us. For example, “Those birds are flying really high in the sky.”
Types of Determinants
- Definite determiners – These are determiners that refer to a specific noun or set of nouns. Examples of definite determiners include “the,” “this,” and “that.” For example, “The book on the shelf is mine.”
- Indefinite determiners – These are determiners that do not refer to a specific noun or set of nouns. Examples of indefinite determiners include “a,” “an,” and “some.” For example, “I need a pencil to do my homework.”
- Demonstrative determiners – These are determiners that are used to indicate which noun is being referred to. Examples of demonstrative determiners include “this,” “that,” “these,” and “those.” For example, “This is the best cake I’ve ever had.”
- Quantifying determiners – These are determiners that indicate the quantity of the noun being referred to. Examples of quantifying determiners include “all,” “each,” “every,” and “some.” For example, “Every student in the class needs to turn in their homework by Friday.”
- Possessive determiners – These are determiners that indicate ownership of a noun. Examples of possessive determiners include “my,” “your,” “his,” “her,” and “their.” For example, “My dog is very playful.”
Remember, determiners are words that come before nouns and give us more information about them. Understanding the different types of determiners can help us use them correctly in our writing and speaking.
Examples of Determinants in sentences
- [Definite determiner] The apple on the table is red.
- [Indefinite determiner] A cat crossed the street.
- [Demonstrative determiner] These shoes are too tight.
- [Quantifying determiner] Each student needs to bring a pencil to class.
- [Possessive determiner] My favorite color is blue.
- [Definite determiner] The boy who won the race was very fast.
- [Indefinite determiner] I need to buy some bread at the store.
- [Demonstrative determiner] That movie was really scary.
- [Quantifying determiner] Some of the cupcakes are vanilla, and some are chocolate.
- [Possessive determiner] Her bike is parked outside.
Evaluation
- Which type of determiner is used to indicate ownership of a noun? A. Definite determiner B. Indefinite determiner C. Demonstrative determiner D. Possessive determiner
- Which type of determiner is used to talk about things one by one? A. Definite determiner B. Indefinite determiner C. Demonstrative determiner D. Quantifying determiner
- Which type of determiner is used to talk about things that happen or are true all the time? A. Definite determiner B. Indefinite determiner C. Demonstrative determiner D. Quantifying determiner
- Which type of determiner is used to talk about a group of things together? A. Definite determiner B. Indefinite determiner C. Demonstrative determiner D. Quantifying determiner
- Which type of determiner is used to talk about two options? A. Definite determiner B. Indefinite determiner C. Demonstrative determiner D. Quantifying determiner
- Which type of determiner is used to indicate which noun is being referred to? A. Definite determiner B. Indefinite determiner C. Demonstrative determiner D. Quantifying determiner
- Which type of determiner is used to talk about something that is close to us? A. Definite determiner B. Indefinite determiner C. Demonstrative determiner D. Quantifying determiner
- Which type of determiner is used to talk about something that is far away from us? A. Definite determiner B. Indefinite determiner C. Demonstrative determiner D. Quantifying determiner
- Which type of determiner is used to indicate the quantity of the noun being referred to? A. Definite determiner B. Indefinite determiner C. Demonstrative determiner D. Quantifying determiner
- Which of the following is a demonstrative determiner? A. His B. Their C. This D. Some
Lesson Presentation
Introduction (10 minutes):
- Begin by asking the students if they know what a determiner is. Clarify that determiners are words that are used before a noun to give more information about it.
- Give some examples of determiners and ask students to come up with other examples. Write the examples on the whiteboard.
Direct Instruction (15 minutes):
3. Introduce the different types of determiners (definite, indefinite, demonstrative, quantifying, and possessive) and provide examples for each type.
- Ask students to identify the determiner in each example and explain what type of determiner it is.
Guided Practice (15 minutes):
5. Hand out worksheets with examples of sentences that are missing determiners. Ask students to fill in the blanks with the appropriate determiner.
- Go over the worksheet as a class and review any mistakes or questions.
Independent Practice (15 minutes):
7. Have students write sentences of their own and underline the determiner in each sentence. Walk around the room and check for understanding, answering any questions that arise.
Conclusion (5 minutes):
8. Review the different types of determiners and give examples of each type.
- Encourage students to continue practicing using determiners in their writing.
Assessment: The worksheets and student-generated sentences can be collected and reviewed to assess student understanding of determiners.
Revision
- _______ boy in the red shirt is my friend. (Definite determiner)
- Can you pass me _______ orange? (Indefinite determiner)
- _______ backpack is too heavy for me to carry. (Demonstrative determiner)
- _______ student in the class must bring their own pencil. (Quantifying determiner)
- _______ dog is barking at the mailman. (Possessive determiner)
- The sun sets in _______ west. (Definite determiner)
- I need to buy _______ apples at the store. (Indefinite determiner)
- _______ book you recommended was really good. (Demonstrative determiner)
- _______ of the students are wearing red shirts. (Quantifying determiner)
- She forgot _______ coat at the movie theater. (Possessive determiner).