Understanding and Using Pronouns in Primary 4 Grammar Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Week 6: Grammar – Identifying and Using Pronouns

Subject: Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 9 years

Topic: Identifying and Using Pronouns
Sub-topic: Understanding and Applying Pronouns
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• Pupils will be able to identify different types of pronouns.
• Pupils will understand the function of pronouns in sentences.
• Pupils will use pronouns correctly to replace nouns in sentences.

Key Words:

• Pronoun
• Replace
• Subject
• Object
• Possessive

Set Induction:

Start with a simple explanation of pronouns, showing how they replace nouns in sentences to avoid repetition. Use examples to illustrate their role.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils should have a basic understanding of nouns and sentence structure from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Charts showing types of pronouns
• Worksheets with sentences for practice
• Flashcards with pronouns

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Relate pronouns to nouns and how pronouns can make sentences clearer and less repetitive. Highlight how pronouns take the place of nouns to simplify sentences.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Grammar identification
• Sentence formation
• Vocabulary development

Learning Materials:

• Pronoun charts
• Practice worksheets
• Flashcards

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 4 English Language textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Pronoun charts
• Practice worksheets
• Flashcards

Content:

1. Introduction to Pronouns:
   • Definition: A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun in a sentence.
   • Examples: “he,” “she,” “it,” “they,” “we,” “you,” “his,” “her,” “their.”
   • Sentences:
     • “Maria has a cat. She loves it.” (Pronoun: She, it)
     • “John and I are friends. We play together.” (Pronoun: We)
2. Types of Pronouns:
   • Subject Pronouns:
     • Examples: “I,” “you,” “he,” “she,” “it,” “we,” “they.”
     • Examples:
       • “He is reading a book.” (Subject Pronoun: He)
       • “They are going to school.” (Subject Pronoun: They)
   • Object Pronouns:
     • Examples: “me,” “you,” “him,” “her,” “it,” “us,” “them.”
     • Examples:
       • “Can you help me?” (Object Pronoun: me)
       • “She saw them at the park.” (Object Pronoun: them)
   • Possessive Pronouns:
     • Examples: “my,” “your,” “his,” “her,” “its,” “our,” “their.”
     • Examples:
       • “That is her book.” (Possessive Pronoun: her)
       • “Our house is big.” (Possessive Pronoun: our)
   • Reflexive Pronouns:
     • Examples: “myself,” “yourself,” “himself,” “herself,” “itself,” “ourselves,” “themselves.”
     • Examples:
       • “I made this cake myself.” (Reflexive Pronoun: myself)
       • “They did the work themselves.” (Reflexive Pronoun: themselves)
3. Using Pronouns in Sentences:
   • Practice replacing nouns with pronouns to make sentences less repetitive and clearer.
   • Examples:
     • “Tom has a dog. He takes it for a walk.” (Pronoun: He, it)
     • “The teacher gave us homework. We did it.” (Pronoun: We)

Evaluation:

• Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:
  1. Sarah is my friend. ______ is very kind. (Pronoun: She)
     • a) He
     • b) She
     • c) It
     • d) They
  2. I saw the movie. ______ was interesting. (Pronoun: It)
     • a) She
     • b) They
     • c) We
     • d) It
  3. The dog wagged ______ tail. (Pronoun: its)
     • a) his
     • b) her
     • c) its
     • d) their
  4. James and I went to the park. ______ played soccer. (Pronoun: We)
     • a) I
     • b) They
     • c) We
     • d) She
  5. Please give the book to ______. (Pronoun: me)
     • a) he
     • b) them
     • c) me
     • d) us
  6. The children did the work ______. (Pronoun: themselves)
     • a) herself
     • b) themselves
     • c) himself
     • d) itself
  7. I like the new car. ______ is red. (Pronoun: It)
     • a) She
     • b) He
     • c) It
     • d) They
  8. The book belongs to Alice. It is ______ book. (Pronoun: her)
     • a) his
     • b) my
     • c) her
     • d) their
  9. They invited John and ______ to the party. (Pronoun: me)
     • a) her
     • b) me
     • c) us
     • d) them
  10. We are playing in ______ yard. (Pronoun: our)
      • a) their
      • b) his
      • c) our
      • d) her

Class Activity Discussion:

• What are pronouns used for?
  • Pronouns are used to replace nouns in a sentence to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer and more concise.
• How can you identify a subject pronoun in a sentence?
  • Subject pronouns are typically used at the beginning of a sentence to indicate who or what is performing the action of the verb. Examples include I, you, he, she, we, and they.
• What is the function of an object pronoun?
  • Object pronouns receive the action of the verb and are used after the verb or preposition. Examples include me, you, him, her, us, and them.
• Can you give an example of a possessive pronoun?
  • A possessive pronoun shows ownership and replaces a noun that has been previously mentioned. Examples include mine, yours, his, hers, ours, and theirs. For instance, “The book is mine.”
• How do reflexive pronouns work?
  • Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same. They end in -self or -selves (e.g., myself, yourself, himself, herself, ourselves, themselves). For example, “She taught herself to play the piano.”

More Explanation 

1. 1. What is a pronoun?
      • A pronoun replaces a noun in a sentence.
   2. What are subject pronouns?
      • Pronouns that perform the action in the sentence, like “I,” “you,” “he,” “she,” “it,” “we,” “they.”
   3. What are object pronouns?
      • Pronouns that receive the action, like “me,” “you,” “him,” “her,” “it,” “us,” “them.”
   4. How do possessive pronouns differ from possessive adjectives?
      • Possessive pronouns show ownership (e.g., “my,” “your”) while possessive adjectives describe whose something is (e.g., “mine,” “yours”).
   5. What are reflexive pronouns used for?
      • Reflexive pronouns show that the subject and the object of the verb are the same.
   6. Can you give an example of a sentence with a subject pronoun?
      • “She is reading a book.” (Subject pronoun: She)
   7. How do object pronouns work in a sentence?
      • They receive the action of the verb (e.g., “I saw him”).
   8. When should you use possessive pronouns?
      • To indicate ownership of something (e.g., “This is mine”).
   9. Can pronouns be used in questions?
      • Yes, pronouns can be used in questions (e.g., “Who is she?”).
   10. What should you do if you are unsure about which pronoun to use?
       • Practice using different pronouns and refer to examples.

Presentation:

• Step 1: Review the previous topic on conjunctions.
• Step 2: Introduce pronouns, explaining their types and roles with examples.
• Step 3: Allow pupils to practice using pronouns in sentences and provide feedback.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain different types of pronouns with examples.
• Provide practice worksheets and activities.
• Assist pupils in using pronouns correctly.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in discussions about pronouns.
• Complete worksheets and exercises.
• Use pronouns in their own sentences.

Assessment:

• Review worksheets and class participation.
• Check understanding through fill-in-the-blank questions and discussions.

Evaluation Questions:

• What are pronouns used for?
• How can you identify a subject pronoun in a sentence?
• What is the function of an object pronoun?
• Can you give an example of a possessive pronoun?
• How do reflexive pronouns work?

Conclusion:

• The teacher will review pupils’ work, provide feedback, and address any difficulties encountered with using pronouns.