Lesson Plan | Traditional Methodology | Pronouns: Object and Subject

Objectives

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to provide a clear and detailed view of the lesson's objectives, ensuring that students understand the importance of the content that will be covered. By defining the main objectives, students can focus on the most relevant aspects of the topic, facilitating the assimilation and practical application of subject and object pronouns in their writing and comprehension skills in English.

Main Objectives

1. Identify subject and object pronouns in sentences.

2. Understand the function of subject and object pronouns in grammatical structure.

3. Correctly apply subject and object pronouns in practical exercises.

Introduction

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to provide a solid foundation for students to understand what subject and object pronouns are and why it is important to use them correctly. By introducing the topic clearly and interestingly, students will be more engaged and prepared to deepen their knowledge during the lesson.

Context

To start the lesson on subject and object pronouns, begin by explaining that pronouns are words used to replace nouns and avoid repetition. In English, pronouns play a fundamental role in constructing sentences as they help make communication clearer and more efficient. Explain that there are different types of pronouns, but today the focus will be on subject and object pronouns. Provide simple examples such as: 'He is my friend' and 'I saw her at the park', highlighting 'He' and 'I' as subject pronouns and 'her' as an object pronoun.

Curiosities

Did you know that the correct use of pronouns can completely change the meaning of a sentence? For example, 'She loves him' is very different from 'He loves her'. These small words have a big impact on the clarity of communication, both in English and Portuguese.

Development

Duration: (35 - 45 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to deepen students' understanding of subject and object pronouns by providing detailed explanations and practical examples. By addressing each topic clearly and allowing practical application through questions, students will have the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge and correctly identify pronouns in different contexts.

Covered Topics

1. Subject Pronouns: Explain that subject pronouns are used to indicate who or what is performing the action in the sentence. Provide the list of subject pronouns in English: I, you, he, she, it, we, you (plural), they. Examples: 'She is a doctor.', 'They are playing soccer.' 2. Object Pronouns: Explain that object pronouns are used to indicate who or what receives the action in the sentence. Provide the list of object pronouns in English: me, you, him, her, it, us, you (plural), them. Examples: 'I saw her yesterday.', 'He gave us a gift.' 3. Difference and Role Exchange: Highlight the difference between subject and object pronouns. Explain that sometimes, exchanging subject and object pronouns can change the meaning of sentences. Examples: 'She loves him.' versus 'He loves her.'

Classroom Questions

1. Identify the subject and object pronouns in the sentence: 'She gave him a book and he thanked her.' 2. Replace the nouns with the correct pronouns: 'Maria and John are friends. Maria likes John, and John likes Maria.' 3. Complete the sentences with the correct pronouns: '___ (He) is my brother. I saw ___ (him) at the mall.'

Questions Discussion

Duration: (20 - 25 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to review and consolidate students' knowledge about subject and object pronouns by discussing the answers to the questions presented earlier. By engaging students in discussions and reflections, the teacher ensures they deeply understand the material and know how to apply it in different contexts.

Discussion

• Identify the subject and object pronouns in the sentence: 'She gave him a book and he thanked her.'

• Explain that in the sentence 'She gave him a book and he thanked her', the subject pronouns are 'She' and 'he' as they are the ones performing the actions 'gave' and 'thanked' respectively. The object pronouns are 'him' and 'her' as they receive the actions 'gave' and 'thanked'.

• Replace the nouns with the correct pronouns: 'Maria and John are friends. Maria likes John, and John likes Maria.'

• Explain that the sentence 'Maria and John are friends. Maria likes John, and John likes Maria' can be replaced by pronouns: 'They are friends. She likes him, and he likes her'. Here, 'They' replaces 'Maria and John', 'She' replaces 'Maria', 'him' replaces 'John', 'he' replaces 'John' and 'her' replaces 'Maria'.

• Complete the sentences with the correct pronouns: '__ (He) is my brother. I saw ___ (him) at the mall.'_

• Explain that the correctly completed sentences are: 'He is my brother. I saw him at the mall'. 'He' is the subject performing the action 'is', and 'him' is the object receiving the action 'saw'.

Student Engagement

1. Why is it important to distinguish between subject and object pronouns in sentence construction? 2. How can exchanging subject and object pronouns change the meaning of a sentence? Give an example. 3. Which pronoun would you use to replace the noun 'The teacher' in 'The teacher gave the students homework'? 4. Think of a sentence in Portuguese and try to translate it into English using subject and object pronouns correctly. Share it with the class. 5. Can you identify subject and object pronouns in an English song or movie? Bring an example to next class.

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to review and consolidate the main points discussed in the lesson, ensuring that students have a clear and complete understanding of the content. By summarizing and discussing the practical relevance of the topic, the teacher reinforces the importance of learning and prepares students to apply the knowledge gained in real situations.

Summary

• Pronouns are used to replace nouns and avoid repetition.
• Subject pronouns indicate who or what is performing the action in the sentence.
• Object pronouns indicate who or what receives the action in the sentence.
• The exchange between subject and object pronouns can change the meaning of sentences.

During the lesson, subject and object pronouns were presented, demonstrating their functions and differences with practical examples. The proposed activities allowed students to apply theoretical knowledge, identifying and using pronouns correctly in various contexts, which reinforced the connection between theory and practice.

Understanding and correctly using subject and object pronouns is crucial for clarity in communication. In everyday life, this enables students to express themselves more precisely and avoid misunderstandings. Additionally, mastering this content is essential for continuous learning of English, facilitating reading, writing, and oral comprehension.