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Subject: English
Semester: 2
Period: 4
Week: 21
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: English Language
Grade Level: Grade 3
Date: Week 21
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 21, Period 4
Topic: Grammar
Sub-topic: Pronouns, Phrases, and Subject-Verb Agreement
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Correctly categorize pronouns (personal, possessive, demonstrative, etc.)
Identify prepositional phrases in texts
Write and speak sentences showing proper subject-verb agreement
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Basic nouns and verbs
Simple sentence construction
Instructional Materials
English Language textbook for Grade 3
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher writes a sentence with a pronoun error on the board and asks learners to correct it
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
I. Core Teaching Content
- Pronouns – Definition and Categories
Definition:
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.
Main Categories of Pronouns (with Examples):
|
Type |
Function |
Examples |
|
Personal |
Refer to specific people or things |
I, you, he, she, it, we, they |
|
Possessive |
Show ownership or belonging |
mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs |
|
Demonstrative |
Point out specific things or people |
this, that, these, those |
Examples in Sentences:
- Lisa went to the store. She bought some bread. → "She" replaces "Lisa" (personal)
- This book is mine. → "Mine" shows ownership (possessive)
- That is my backpack. → "That" points to an object (demonstrative)
- Prepositional Phrases – Explanation and Examples
Definition:
A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, giving more information about time, location, direction, or relationship.
Structure:
👉 Preposition + Article/Adjective + Noun/Pronoun
Common Prepositions:
in, on, under, over, behind, beside, before, after, between, among, at
Examples of Prepositional Phrases in Sentences:
- The cat is under the table.
- She sat next to her friend.
- They played in the yard.
Encourage learners to look for words that tell where or when something happened.
- Subject-Verb Agreement – Rules and Examples
Definition:
In English, the subject and the verb must agree in number.
Rules:
- A singular subject takes a singular verb → He walks to school.
- A plural subject takes a plural verb → They walk to school.
Examples:
|
Singular Subject |
Correct Verb |
Sentence |
|
The dog |
barks |
The dog barks at strangers. |
|
Plural Subject |
Correct Verb |
Sentence |
|
The dogs |
bark |
The dogs bark loudly. |
Tip:
Add –s to most verbs when the subject is singular in present tense.
- Learners’ Activities (Expanded)
Activity 1: Pronoun Classification Game
- Learners are given a list of mixed pronouns.
- Task: Group them into Personal, Possessive, or Demonstrative categories.
- Example list: he, mine, this, we, yours, those, she
Answer:
- Personal: he, we, she
- Possessive: mine, yours
- Demonstrative: this, those
Activity 2: Prepositional Phrase Identification
- Read a short paragraph aloud or display it on the board.
Example Passage:
The puppy hid under the couch. It came out after lunch and played beside the children in the yard.
- Learners underline all the prepositional phrases.
- under the couch
- after lunch
- beside the children
- in the yard
Activity 3: Subject-Verb Agreement Practice
- Learners complete sentences with the correct form of the verb.
Example Sentences:
- The boy ___ (run/runs) to school every day. → runs
- The girls ___ (dance/dances) at the party. → dance
- My brother ___ (like/likes) mangoes. → likes
- The books ___ (is/are) on the table. → are
Activity 4: Sentence Writing and Sharing
- Learners write 3 complete sentences:
- One with a pronoun
- One with a prepositional phrase
- One showing correct subject-verb agreement
- After writing, learners take turns sharing their sentences orally with a partner or group.
III. Assessment Checks
✅ Pronoun Identification and Classification:
- Learners correctly group pronouns into types.
✅ Prepositional Phrase Recognition:
- Learners underline phrases accurately in a given paragraph.
✅ Subject-Verb Agreement:
- Learners use the correct verb form for both singular and plural subjects in writing and speaking.
✅ Oral and Written Sentences:
- Sentences demonstrate understanding of grammar concepts.
- Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
- Pronouns help avoid repeating nouns and make writing smoother.
- Possessive pronouns never use apostrophes (e.g., hers, not her’s)
- Demonstrative pronouns depend on distance:
This/These for near
- That/Those for far
- Prepositions often answer:
- Where? (on the table)
- When? (after school)
- How? (by train)
- Subject-verb agreement is key to sentence correctness. Many errors come from mismatched subject and verb forms.
- Assignments / Homework
- Worksheet:
- Identify the pronouns in 5 given sentences and classify them.
- Underline the prepositional phrases in a short paragraph.
- Choose the correct verb form in 5 subject-verb agreement sentences.
- Creative Writing:
- Write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences) about “A Day at the Park.”
- Must include:
- At least 2 pronouns
- At least 2 prepositional phrases
- At least 2 examples of subject-verb agreement
- Challenge Game (for early finishers):
- “Who Am I?” Grammar riddle game using pronouns and prepositions.
- Example clue: I’m a word that replaces “Sarah,” and I’m used at the beginning of a sentence. Who am I? → She
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Recap pronouns, prepositional phrases, and subject-verb agreement with examples
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Write 2 sentences with pronouns, underline prepositional phrases, and ensure correct subject-verb agreement
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback
Assignment (Expanded)
Write 5 sentences using different types of pronouns, at least 2 prepositional phrases, and correct subject-verb agreement
Follow-up Activity
Peer review: exchange sentences and check for pronoun and subject-verb correctness
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide pronoun lists and examples for learners needing support
Challenge advanced learners with more complex sentences combining multiple grammatical elements
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low