Meaning and Types of Pronouns English Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Lesson Plan: English Grammar, Primary 3, First Term, Week 3

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 8 years
Topic: Pronouns
Sub-topic: Types of Pronouns
Duration: 1 hour

Behavioral Objectives:

1. Pupils will be able to define pronouns.
2. Pupils will identify different types of pronouns.
3. Pupils will use pronouns correctly in sentences.

Keywords: Pronoun, Personal Pronoun, Possessive Pronoun, Reflexive Pronoun

Set Induction: Start with a simple sentence and ask pupils to replace the noun with a pronoun.

Entry Behavior: Pupils have learned about nouns and their types.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with pronouns
• Pictures illustrating pronouns in use
• Chart with types of pronouns

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss sentences from previous lessons and identify nouns that can be replaced with pronouns.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Listening

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Pictures
• Charts

Content:

1. Definition of Pronouns : Pronouns are words that replace nouns in sentences. Pronouns are used instead of nouns in sentences.
2. Types of Pronouns:
   • Personal Pronouns (e.g., I, you, he, she, it, we, they)
   • Possessive Pronouns (e.g., mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs)
   • Reflexive Pronouns (e.g., myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, themselves)

Examples:

• Personal Pronouns: I am a student. You are my friend.
• Possessive Pronouns: This book is mine. The pencil is yours.
• Reflexive Pronouns: I did it myself. She made it herself.

Evaluation 

1. ___ am going to the market.
   • a) I
   • b) You
   • c) They
2. This bag is ___.
   • a) mine
   • b) yours
   • c) ours
3. He did it by ___.
   • a) himself
   • b) herself
   • c) myself
4. ___ are playing football.
   • a) We
   • b) He
   • c) She
5. The cat hurt ___.
   • a) herself
   • b) itself
   • c) himself
6. That car is ___.
   • a) theirs
   • b) ours
   • c) mine
7. ___ is a teacher.
   • a) She
   • b) They
   • c) We
8. The book is ___.
   • a) his
   • b) hers
   • c) its
9. They will do it ___.
   • a) yourself
   • b) themselves
   • c) ourselves
10. ___ have a new house.
    • a) We
    • b) She
    • c) It

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What is a pronoun? A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun.
2. What are personal pronouns? Personal pronouns refer to specific people or things (e.g., I, you, he).
3. What are possessive pronouns? Possessive pronouns show ownership (e.g., mine, yours).
4. What are reflexive pronouns? Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject (e.g., myself, herself).
5. Give an example of a personal pronoun. Examples: I, we.
6. Give an example of a possessive pronoun. Examples: mine, theirs.
7. Give an example of a reflexive pronoun. Examples: myself, ourselves.
8. Is “you” a personal or possessive pronoun? “You” is a personal pronoun.
9. Is “mine” a personal or possessive pronoun? “Mine” is a possessive pronoun.
10. Is “himself” a reflexive pronoun? Yes, “himself” is a reflexive pronoun.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Singular and Plural Nouns.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Pronouns,” using flashcards and charts.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Display flashcards with examples of pronouns.
• Explain the types of pronouns.
• Ask pupils to replace nouns in sentences with pronouns.

Learners’ Activities:

• Identify and use pronouns in sentences.
• Participate in group discussions about pronouns.
• Complete fill-in-the-blank questions.

Assessment:

1. Define a pronoun.
2. Name two types of pronouns.
3. Give three examples of personal pronouns.
4. Give three examples of possessive pronouns.
5. Give three examples of reflexive pronouns.
6. Replace “John” in a sentence with a pronoun.
7. Replace “the book of Mary” with a pronoun.
8. Use “myself” in a sentence.
9. Use “yours” in a sentence.
10. Use “they” in a sentence.

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides necessary feedback.