Mastering Independent Possessives

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Mastering Independent Possessives

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you should be able to understand independent possessives.

Introduce the learning objective of the lesson and explain what independent possessives are.

What do you already know about possessives?

What are Independent Possessives?

Independent possessives are pronouns that show ownership without the use of apostrophes.

Explain the concept of independent possessives and how they differ from apostrophes.

Examples of Independent Possessives

Examples of independent possessives include: mine, yours, his, hers, ours, and theirs.

Provide examples of independent possessives and explain how they are used in sentences.

Using Independent Possessives in Sentences

When using independent possessives in sentences, they should be placed before the noun they are describing.

Explain the proper placement of independent possessives in sentences and provide examples.

Practice Exercise

Choose the correct independent possessive to complete the sentence: That book is _____, not hers.

Create an interactive exercise for students to practice identifying and using independent possessives.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Common mistakes when using independent possessives include confusing theirs with there's and using apostrophes to show ownership with pronouns.

Explain common mistakes and how to avoid them when using independent possessives.

Review

Independent possessives are pronouns that show ownership without the use of apostrophes.

Summarize the key points of the lesson and review the concept of independent possessives.

Assessment

Identify the independent possessive in the following sentence: This is my car, not yours.

Assess the student's understanding of independent possessives with a short quiz or assessment.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.