Mastering Non-Defining Relative Clauses

Mastering Non-Defining Relative Clauses


What do you already know about non-defining relative clauses?
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Mastering Non-Defining Relative Clauses


What do you already know about non-defining relative clauses?

Slide 1 - Slide

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Defining vs. Non-Defining Relative Clauses
Defining relative clauses provide essential information about the noun or pronoun they modify,
while non-defining relative clauses provide additional, non-essential information.

My friend gave me his bike that/which has recently been purchased.
  • = 2 bikes & he gave away the new one = defining
My friend gave me his bike, which has recently been purchased.
  • = there was only 1 bike = non-defining


Slide 2 - Slide

Highlight the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses. Provide examples and ask students to identify which type of relative clause is being used.
Rules for Non-Defining Relative Clauses
- are set off by commas and can be removed without changing the meaning.
- can be placed immediately after the noun (e.g. person, thing, place) or pronoun (e.g. she, they, it, him...) they describe, or at the end of the sentence.
- use who = people,
where = places,
which = things,
whose (=wiens) = possession
- can't use 'that'!

Slide 3 - Slide

Review the punctuation rules for non-defining relative clauses. Provide examples and ask students to identify the non-defining relative clause and explain why it is non-essential.
Practice Exercise
Identify the non-defining relative clause in the following sentence:
The movie, which was directed by Steven Spielberg, won several awards.
  • = which was directed by Steven Spielberg

  • Create 1 sentence out of these 2. Use a non-defining relative clause:
    Rob & Simona go to this class. Rob & Simona are cousins.
  • Rob & Simona, who are cousins, go to this class.

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Provide a practice exercise for students to identify the non-defining relative clause in a given sentence. Ask students to share their answers and explain why the relative clause is non-essential.
My mother like cooking. She comes from Wales.

Combine!

Slide 5 - Open question

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The flat he's rented is really expensive. This flat is in central London.
Combine!

Slide 6 - Open question

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Maria is a very charming girl. Her brother is a friend of mine.
Combine!

Slide 7 - Open question

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Bit more practice - on paper
Combine the sentences:
1. The film was really interesting. We saw it last Saturday.
2. Mr Smith introduced me to his daughter. He is my boss.
3. John Ash is a policeman. His wife was at the party last night.
4. Robert is going to get married. He is a lawyer.
5. Our new car has broken down again. We bought the car only last month.
6. Lucas is my best friend. I have known Lucas since I was a child.
7. We stayed at Mary's place. It is in a small village in the south of England.
8. Next weekend I'm going to Rome. My brother has been living there for the past two years.

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What questions do you have about
the argumentative essay?

Slide 9 - Mind map

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4 short paragraphs
  1. Intro: 2-3 sentences = introduce your topic with some general ideas/facts + thesis statement: Some people say [this], but other people say [that].
  2. Arguments FOR & AGAINST: 4-6 sentences = intro 1st argument, explain/give example (e.g. fake statistics, what research/scientists say...).
    Add 2nd argument, explain...
  3. Conclusion: 2-3 sent. = sum up main arguments (differently) + own opinion

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Write down 2 things you learned in this lesson.

Slide 11 - Open question

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.