Proper Usage of Their, There, and They're

Proper Usage of 

Their, There, and They're

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to distinguish between 

'their', 'there', and 'they're'.

What do you already know about the differences between

 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

Definition and Use of 'Their'

Their: 

A plural possessive pronoun indicating ownership by a group.

Definition and Use of 'There'

There: 

An adverb indicating place, location, or in existential (relating to existance)

statements with 

'to be'.

Definition and Use of 'They're'

They're: 

A contraction of 'they are', not to be confused with possessive forms.

Common Mistakes and Clarifications

Understanding these differences is crucial for proper communication.

Learning Goals

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use 'their' 

correctly to indicate possession by a group.

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use 'there' to refer to a place, location, or existence.

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use 'they're' correctly as a contraction for 'they are'.

Summary: Proper Usage of Their, There, and They're

Their: A plural possessive pronoun indicating ownership by a group.
There: An adverb indicating place, location, or in existential statements with 'to be'.
They're: A contraction of 'they are', not to be confused with possessive forms.

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.