Mastering Relative Pronouns

Mastering Relative Pronouns

Learning Objective

Understand and use the correct relative pronouns in sentences.

What do you already know about relative pronouns?

What are Relative Pronouns?

Relative pronouns are words that connect clauses or phrases to create complex sentences.

Types of Relative Pronouns

Common relative pronouns include 'who,' 'whom,' 'whose,' 'which,' and 'that.'

Using 'Who' and 'Whom'

Use 'who' when referring to the subject and 'whom' when referring to the object in a sentence.

When to Use 'Whose'

The word 'whose' indicates possession and is used to show ownership in a sentence.

Introducing 'Which' and 'That'

'Which' is used for non-restrictive clauses, while 'that' is used for restrictive clauses.

Practice Exercise

Complete the sentences with the appropriate relative pronouns.

Peer Review

Review and discuss the completed exercises in pairs or small groups.

Using Relative Pronouns in Writing

Incorporate relative pronouns to enhance the complexity of your writing.

Review and Recap

Recap the key points about relative pronouns and their usage in sentences.

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.