Lesson Plan | Traditional Methodology | Possessive Pronouns

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to ensure that students clearly understand what is expected of them regarding possessive pronouns. This includes not only recognizing the pronouns but also understanding their use in sentences to express ownership. Establishing clear objectives helps guide both teaching and learning, providing a focused direction for the lesson.

Main Objectives

1. Identify and list the main possessive pronouns in English.

2. Understand the function of possessive pronouns in expressing ownership in sentences.

3. Apply possessive pronouns in practical examples to demonstrate understanding.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to capture students' attention and contextualize the topic of possessive pronouns, showing their relevance in daily life. By establishing a connection between the lesson content and practical situations, students will be more engaged and motivated to learn. Additionally, providing an initial context helps to prepare students' minds for the new information that will be presented.

Context

Start the lesson by introducing the concept of possession and belonging. Explain to students how we use possessive pronouns in Portuguese to indicate that something belongs to someone, such as 'meu', 'seu', 'nosso'. Then, transition to English, showing that just like in Portuguese, possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership, but have different forms: 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', 'their'. Use visual examples and classroom objects to illustrate: 'This is my book', 'That is your pen'.

Curiosities

Possessive pronouns are used daily in numerous situations, from informal conversations to formal documents. For example, when you say 'This is my friend' or 'That is her house', you are using possessive pronouns to show ownership. In the business world, possessive pronouns are crucial in emails and contracts to specify to whom certain rights or properties belong.

Development

Duration: 45 - 50 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to deepen students' knowledge of possessive pronouns, ensuring they understand their definition, correct usage, and differences from possessive adjectives. This stage also aims to provide guided practice for students, allowing them to apply the knowledge gained in specific exercises, reinforcing their learning.

Covered Topics

1. Definition of Possessive Pronouns: Explain that possessive pronouns are words used to indicate that something belongs to someone. Provide examples to illustrate this definition, such as 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', 'their'. 2. Correct Use of Possessive Pronouns: Detail how each possessive pronoun is used in a sentence. For example, 'This is my book' and 'That is her pen'. 3. Difference Between Possessive Pronouns and Possessive Adjectives: Clarify the difference between possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs) and possessive adjectives (my, your, his, her, its, our, their). Use sentences to show how each is used.

Classroom Questions

1. Complete the sentence with the correct possessive pronoun: 'This book belongs to John. It is ____.' 2. Replace the underlined expression with the correct possessive pronoun: 'The house of Maria is big.' 3. Choose the correct form of the possessive pronoun to complete the sentence: 'This is not my pen, it's ____. (your/yours)'

Questions Discussion

Duration: 25 - 30 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to review and reinforce the knowledge acquired by students, ensuring they fully understand possessive pronouns and their correct usage. Discussing the answers in detail helps clarify doubts and solidify learning. Additionally, engaging students with questions and reflections promotes a deeper and more critical understanding of the content.

Discussion

• Discussion of the questions presented in the Development stage:

• 1. Complete the sentence with the correct possessive pronoun: 'This book belongs to John. It is ____.'
• • Answer: 'It is his.'
• • Explanation: The possessive pronoun 'his' is used to indicate that something belongs to a man. In this case, the book belongs to John, so the correct answer is 'his'.
• 2. Replace the underlined expression with the correct possessive pronoun: 'The house of Maria is big.'
• • Answer: 'Her house is big.'
• • Explanation: 'Her' is the possessive adjective used to indicate that something belongs to a woman. Here, the house belongs to Maria, so we replace 'The house of Maria' with 'Her house'.
• 3. Choose the correct form of the possessive pronoun to complete the sentence: 'This is not my pen, it's ____. (your/yours)'
• • Answer: 'It's yours.'
• • Explanation: 'Yours' is the possessive pronoun appropriate to replace 'your pen' in a sentence. The complete sentence would be 'This is not my pen, it's yours.'

Student Engagement

1. Questions and Reflections to Engage Students: 2. 1. Why is it important to use possessive pronouns correctly in a sentence? 3. 2. How are possessive pronouns in English different from possessive pronouns in Portuguese? 4. 3. Can you create a sentence using the possessive pronoun 'theirs'? 5. 4. How would you identify the correct possessive pronoun if you didn't know to whom the object belongs? 6. 5. What was the most difficult part for you in learning about possessive pronouns? How can we make this easier?

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to review and consolidate students' learning, ensuring that all key points have been understood. Recapping the content and highlighting the practical relevance of the topic reinforces the knowledge acquired and prepares students to use possessive pronouns effectively in their daily communications.

Summary

• Definition of possessive pronouns in English.
• List of main possessive pronouns: 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', 'their'.
• Correct use of possessive pronouns in sentences.
• Difference between possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs) and possessive adjectives (my, your, his, her, its, our, their).
• Practical examples and exercises applying possessive pronouns.

The lesson connected the theory of possessive pronouns with practice through visual examples and guided exercises. Students were able to see how pronouns are used in real contexts and apply this knowledge in practical activities, meaningfully reinforcing their learning.

Possessive pronouns are essential in daily life, as they help us communicate clearly about who owns objects, ideas, or feelings. For example, in informal conversations or professional contexts, the correct use of these pronouns avoids misunderstandings and facilitates efficient communication.