Use of Determiners in Sentences English Grammar Primary 4 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Lesson Plan for Primary 4 – English Grammar

Subject: English Grammar

Class: Primary 4

Term: Second Term

Week: Week 10

Topic: Structure: Use of Determiners (e.g., each, every, all, either, this, these, that, those)

Duration: 40 minutes

Age: 9–10 years

Learning Objectives:

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

1. Define what a determiner is and give examples of different types of determiners.
2. Identify and use different types of determiners in their writing.
3. List the types of determiners and understand their function in sentences.

Keywords:

• Determiner
• Each
• Every
• All
• Either
• This
• These
• That
• Those

Set Induction:

• Start the lesson by writing a sentence on the board: “Each student has a book.”
• Ask the students: “What word in this sentence tells us about the noun ‘student’?”
• Explain that “each” is a determiner because it tells us more about the noun “student.”
• Lead a brief discussion on what determiners do—they give us more information about the nouns they are used with.

Entry Behavior:

• Pupils should already know what nouns and adjectives are, as they are fundamental parts of sentence construction.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Review the role of adjectives in sentences, noting that just as adjectives modify nouns, determiners help specify or clarify the noun they precede.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Language Skills: Understanding and using determiners in sentences.
• Writing Skills: Constructing sentences with determiners.
• Critical Thinking: Identifying the right determiner for different contexts.

Learning Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with examples of determiners
• Worksheets with exercises on determiners

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with examples of determiners (each, every, all, either, this, those)
• Chart showing types of determiners
• Sentence examples on the board

Content:

1. Definition of Determiner:
   • A determiner is a word that introduces a noun and gives more information about it, such as which one, how many, or whose.
   • Example: “This book is interesting.” (The word “this” is a determiner.)
2. Types of Determiners:
   • Demonstrative Determiners: Point to a specific noun.
     • Examples: This, that, these, those
     • Example: These books are on the table.
   • Quantifiers: Indicate how much or how many.
     • Examples: All, some, many, few, each, every
     • Example: All the students passed the test.
   • Possessive Determiners: Show ownership or possession.
     • Examples: My, your, his, her, our, their
     • Example: His shoes are new.
   • Indefinite Determiners: Refer to non-specific nouns.
     • Examples: A, an, some
     • Example: I saw a dog in the park.

Examples of Sentences:

1. Each child got a prize. (Determiner: “Each” – specifying individual children)
2. Those apples are ripe. (Determiner: “Those” – pointing to specific apples)
3. Every student must submit their homework. (Determiner: “Every” – referring to all students)
4. This pen is mine. (Determiner: “This” – referring to a specific pen)
5. All the books are on the shelf. (Determiner: “All” – referring to the entire set of books)

Evaluation:

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. __________ book is on the desk. (This, Those, These)
2. __________ students are in the class. (Each, All, Every)
3. I like __________ color. (that, these, this)
4. __________ dog is barking loudly. (This, Those, That)
5. I have __________ apple. (an, a, some)
6. __________ children are playing outside. (These, Those, Each)
7. She eats __________ morning. (every, each, some)
8. __________ of the apples are red. (Each, Some, All)
9. __________ shoes are very expensive. (Their, Our, His)
10. I need __________ cup of water. (a, some, any)
11. __________ books belong to my sister. (These, Those, That)
12. __________ is your favorite subject? (Which, What, This)
13. I have __________ idea. (no, any, some)
14. __________ woman is my aunt. (That, These, This)
15. I like __________ type of music. (this, that, those)

Class Activity Discussion:

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is a determiner?
   A determiner is a word that introduces a noun and provides more information about it.
2. What are demonstrative determiners?
   Demonstrative determiners point to specific nouns, such as “this,” “those,” “these,” and “that.”
3. How do quantifiers help in sentences?
   Quantifiers give information about how much or how many of something. Examples include “all,” “some,” and “every.”
4. What is the difference between “each” and “every”?
   “Each” refers to individuals in a group, while “every” refers to all the members of a group as a whole.
5. What does a possessive determiner show?
   A possessive determiner shows ownership. Examples include “my,” “your,” and “their.”
6. Can determiners be used in questions?
   Yes, determiners like “which” or “what” are used in questions to ask about specific nouns.
7. How do we know which determiner to use?
   It depends on the context—whether you’re referring to a specific item, talking about quantity, or showing possession.
8. What is the role of “some” in a sentence?
   “Some” is a quantifier used to indicate an unspecified quantity of something.
9. What is an indefinite determiner?
   Indefinite determiners, like “a,” “an,” and “some,” refer to non-specific nouns.
10. Can “those” be used with singular nouns?
    No, “those” is used with plural nouns. For singular nouns, we use “this” or “that.”

Presentation Steps:

1. Teacher revises the previous topic: Recap of adjectives and their role in sentence structure.
2. Teacher introduces the new topic: Explanation of determiners and their types.
3. Students contribute examples: Pupils give sentences using different types of determiners.
4. Teacher provides corrections: Guide students to correctly use determiners in their sentences.

Teacher’s and Learners’ Activities:

• Teacher: Writes sentences on the board and asks students to identify the determiners.
• Learners: Create their own sentences using different types of determiners.

Assessment:

1. What is a determiner?
2. Identify the determiner in this sentence: “I have some questions.”
3. Create a sentence using “each” as a determiner.
4. What type of determiner is “those”?
5. Give an example of a possessive determiner.

Conclusion:

• Summarize the main points about determiners.
• Ask students to give examples of different types of determiners in sentences.
• Provide feedback and correct any mistakes.

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