Lesson Plan: Reflexive Pronouns

 

Lesson Plan: Reflexive Pronouns

Objectives:

• Students will be able to identify reflexive pronouns.
• Students will be able to correctly use reflexive pronouns in sentences.
• Students will be able to differentiate between reflexive and intensive pronouns.

Materials:

• Whiteboard or projector
• Markers or pens
• Handouts with reflexive pronoun exercises
• Quiz and answer key

Procedure:

Introduction (10 minutes)

• Begin by asking students if they have ever heard the phrase "He hurt himself."
• Explain that the word "himself" is a reflexive pronoun.
• Write the following reflexive pronouns on the board: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
• Explain that reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence and are used to indicate that the subject performs the action on itself.

Activity 1: Identify the Reflexive Pronoun (15 minutes)

• Write sentences on the board containing reflexive pronouns and some without.
• Ask students to identify the reflexive pronouns in each sentence.
• Examples:
  • She cut herself while chopping vegetables.
  • The cat washed itself.
  • We enjoyed ourselves at the party.
  • They blamed themselves for the accident.
• Discuss the sentences as a class, explaining why certain words are or are not reflexive pronouns.

Activity 2: Using Reflexive Pronouns Correctly (20 minutes)

• Divide students into pairs.
• Provide each pair with a handout containing sentences with blanks.
• Students must fill in the blanks with the correct reflexive pronoun.
• Example sentences:
  • The children amused _______ with board games.
  • She taught _______ to play the piano.
  • We cooked dinner _______.
• Review the answers as a class.

Activity 3: Reflexive vs. Intensive Pronouns (15 minutes)

• Explain the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns.
• Intensive pronouns emphasize the subject but are not necessary for the sentence to make sense.
• Example: The president himself opened the door.
• Provide students with sentences and ask them to identify whether the pronoun is reflexive or intensive.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Summarize the key points about reflexive pronouns.
• Emphasize the importance of using reflexive pronouns correctly.
• Encourage students to practice using reflexive pronouns in their writing.

Quiz

Multiple Choice

1. Which word is a reflexive pronoun? a) him b) they c) herself d) us

2. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a reflexive pronoun. a) The dog scratched it. b) She blamed herself for the mistake. c) We gave the book to they. d) He bought a car for him.

3. In the sentence "She taught herself to play the guitar," the word "herself" is a: a) reflexive pronoun b) intensive pronoun c) noun d) adjective

Fill in the Blank 4. The children enjoyed _______ at the park. 5. We cooked dinner _______.

Answer Key

1. c) herself
2. b) She blamed herself for the mistake.
3. a) reflexive pronoun
4. themselves
5. ourselves

Note: Consider providing additional quiz questions, depending on the depth of coverage desired.

Additional Activities (Optional)

• Have students write short paragraphs using reflexive pronouns.
• Create a game where students compete to correctly use reflexive pronouns in sentences.
• Show a short video clip and ask students to identify any reflexive pronouns used.

By following this lesson plan and incorporating engaging activities, students will develop a strong understanding of reflexive pronouns and their correct usage.

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