Mastering Demonstrative Pronouns

Mastering Demonstrative Pronouns

Learning Objective

By the end of the lesson, you will be able to use demonstrative pronouns correctly in your writing and speech.

Introduce the learning objective and explain how it fits into the broader context of language learning.

What do you already know about using demonstrative pronouns correctly?

What are Demonstrative Pronouns?

Demonstrative pronouns are words that replace nouns and indicate their position in relation to the speaker. They include: this, that, these, and those.

Explain the definition of demonstrative pronouns and give examples to help students understand.

Using 'This' and 'That'

Use 'this' to refer to a singular object that is near the speaker. Use 'that' to refer to a singular object that is far from the speaker.

Give examples and ask students to practice using 'this' and 'that' in sentences.

Using 'These' and 'Those'

Use 'these' to refer to multiple objects that are near the speaker. Use 'those' to refer to multiple objects that are far from the speaker.

Give examples and ask students to practice using 'these' and 'those' in sentences.

Demonstrative Pronouns vs. Demonstrative Adjectives

Demonstrative pronouns replace nouns, while demonstrative adjectives modify nouns. For example: This book is mine. (demonstrative adjective) This is mine. (demonstrative pronoun)

Explain the difference between demonstrative pronouns and demonstrative adjectives, and give examples to help students understand.

Practice Exercises

Complete the following sentences with the appropriate demonstrative pronoun: 1. ________ is my favorite color. 2. I love ________ shoes. 3. ________ are the best cookies I've ever had.

Give students time to complete the practice exercises and then review the answers as a class.

Using Demonstrative Pronouns in Writing

Using demonstrative pronouns can make your writing more concise and clear. Be sure to match the pronoun with the correct noun so your meaning is clear.

Explain the importance of using demonstrative pronouns correctly in writing and provide examples.

Review

Demonstrative pronouns replace nouns and indicate their position in relation to the speaker. This, that, these, and those are all examples of demonstrative pronouns. Remember to match the pronoun with the correct noun for clear communication.

Summarize the key points of the lesson and allow time for students to ask questions or practice using the pronouns 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.