Understanding and Using Relative Pronouns
Understanding and Using Relative Pronouns Objective: Students will learn to identify and correctly use relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that) in sentences to connect ideas and add detail.
Learning Objectives
- Identify relative pronouns in sentences.
- Explain the role of relative pronouns in joining clauses.
- Write sentences using relative pronouns correctly.
Materials Needed
- Printed worksheets with sentences
- Pencils
- Index cards with relative pronouns
- Whiteboard and markers
Key Vocabulary
- Relative Pronoun
- A word that introduces a clause and connects it to a noun or pronoun, such as who, whom, whose, which, or that.
- Clause
- A group of words containing a subject and a verb that can add information to a sentence.
- Sentence
- A group of words that expresses a complete thought.
Detailed Activities
Introduction to Relative Pronouns
- Explain what a relative pronoun is and list common examples: who, whom, whose, which, that.
- Use simple sentences on the whiteboard and show how relative pronouns connect two ideas.
- Read a few example sentences aloud and highlight the relative pronouns.
Identifying Relative Pronouns
- Give the student a worksheet with sentences and ask them to underline the relative pronouns.
- Review the worksheet together and discuss why each relative pronoun was used.
Creating Sentences
- Provide index cards with relative pronouns and nouns.
- Ask the student to create sentences using the cards, focusing on joining clauses with relative pronouns.
- Write the sentences on paper and read them aloud to ensure understanding.
Parent & Instructor Notes
- Encourage your child to ask questions if they find the pronouns confusing.
- Use everyday examples and conversations to reinforce the use of relative pronouns.
- Keep the learning fun and praise your child for effort and progress.
Assessment Questions
- Can you find the relative pronoun in this sentence: ‘The dog that barked loudly is mine’?
- Write a sentence using the relative pronoun ‘who’.
- Explain why we use relative pronouns in sentences.
Extension Ideas
- Have your child write a short story using at least five sentences with relative pronouns.
- Create a matching game with relative pronouns and clauses for additional practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explain that ‘which’ is usually used for non-essential information and is often set off by commas, while ‘that’ introduces essential information without commas.
Create a simple song or rhyme with the pronouns to make memorization easier and more fun.
Teacher’s Guide
Common Misconceptions:
- Students may confuse relative pronouns with other pronouns and use them incorrectly.
- It can be challenging to understand when to use ‘which’ vs. ‘that’.
Scaffolding Ideas:
For Struggling Students:
- Focus on one or two relative pronouns at a time before adding more.
- Use more visual aids and hands-on activities like sentence building blocks.
For Advanced Students:
- Challenge them to write complex sentences with multiple relative clauses.
- Introduce relative adverbs like where, when, and why for further study.
Pacing Recommendations:
- Spend extra time on identifying relative pronouns before moving to sentence creation.
- Keep activities short and frequent to maintain engagement in the 45-minute lesson.
Standards
- 6.L.1c — Use relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why) to introduce relative clauses.
Printable Worksheet
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