Mastering Reflexive Pronouns in English

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo b
• Leerjaar 3

Mastering Reflexive Pronouns in English

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to properly use reflexive pronouns in English.

Introduce the lesson objective and set expectations for the students.

What do you already know about using reflexive pronouns in English?

What are reflexive pronouns?

Reflexive pronouns are pronouns that refer back to the subject (=onderwerp) of the sentence. For example: 'He hurt himself.'

Provide a clear definition and examples of reflexive pronouns.

When to use reflexive pronouns

Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of the sentence are the same. For example: 'I am teaching myself English.'

Explain the situations when reflexive pronouns are needed and provide examples for the students.

Common reflexive pronouns

The most common reflexive pronouns in English are myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves and themselves.

List the most commonly used reflexive pronouns and have the students repeat them aloud.

Practice Exercise

Fill in the blank: She taught _______ how to swim. (herself/himself)

Provide a practice exercise for the students to complete and review the answers as a group.

What is the correct reflexive pronoun to use in the sentence: You can help ______ to some more food?

1. yourself
2. herself
3. himself
4. themselves

What is the correct reflexive pronoun to use in the sentence: We enjoyed ______ at the party?

1. herself
2. himself
3. yourself
4. ourselves

What is the correct reflexive pronoun to use in the sentence: He made ______ a cup of tea?

1. himself
2. yourself
3. themselves
4. herself

What is the correct reflexive pronoun to use in the sentence: They saw ______ in the mirror?

1. themselves
2. yourself
3. herself
4. himself

What is the correct reflexive pronoun to use in the sentence: She hurt ______ when she fell?

1. themselves
2. yourself
3. herself
4. himself

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.