Speech: Using Singular and Plural Possessive Pronouns for Primary 2

Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 7 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Curriculum Theme: Speech
Previous Lesson: Speech: Storytelling, Characters and Story Structure
Topic: Speech: Using Singular and Plural Possessive Pronouns
Subject Matter: Using possessive pronoun as singular e.g. “my, his, hers, mine”. -Using possessive pronouns as plural e.g. “as ours, theirs, yours”.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Identify singular possessive pronouns like “my, his, hers, mine”.
• Identify plural possessive pronouns like “ours, theirs, yours”.
• Differentiate between singular and plural possessive pronouns.
• Use singular and plural possessive pronouns correctly in sentences.

Affective Domain

• Participate actively in sentence construction activities.
• Appreciate the importance of using correct pronouns to show ownership.

Psychomotor Domain

• Construct simple sentences using singular possessive pronouns.
• Construct simple sentences using plural possessive pronouns.
• Say sentences clearly using appropriate possessive pronouns.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2014 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• A suitable English Studies textbook for Primary 2
• FCT ERC/NAPPS Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Chart showing singular and plural possessive pronouns with examples
• Flash cards with possessive pronouns
• Textbook
• Notebook

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand how to express ownership clearly in English, which is fundamental for effective communication. Mastering possessive pronouns enables them to construct grammatically correct sentences and avoid confusion when talking about who owns what. This skill is essential for both spoken and written English.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have a basic understanding of nouns, pronouns, and the concept of ownership.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Speech: Using Singular and Plural Possessive Pronouns

What are Possessive Pronouns?

Possessive pronouns are words that show who owns something or who something belongs to. They help us avoid repeating names or nouns.

Singular Possessive Pronouns

Singular possessive pronouns are used when one person or thing owns something. They include:

1. **My**: This is my book.
2. **His**: That is his pencil.
3. **Hers**: The doll is hers.
4. **Mine**: The ball is mine.

Plural Possessive Pronouns

Plural possessive pronouns are used when more than one person or thing owns something. They include:

1. **Ours**: The house is ours.
2. **Theirs**: The bicycles are theirs.
3. **Yours**: The toys are yours.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Repetition, Individual Practice

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating prior knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to identify objects in the classroom, asking “Whose book is this?” or “Whose bag is that?” to introduce the idea of ownership. The teacher then introduces the topic of possessive pronouns.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions, pointing to owners of items. They listen attentively to the introduction of the topic.

Learning Point: Concept of ownership

Step 2: Introducing Singular Possessive Pronouns

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what singular possessive pronouns are and introduces “my, his, hers, mine” using the chart and flashcards. The teacher makes sentences like “This is my book,” “That is his ruler,” “The crayon is hers,” “The eraser is mine,” and asks pupils to repeat.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation, observe the chart/flashcards, and repeat the sentences after the teacher.

Learning Point: Singular possessive pronouns

Step 3: Guided Practice with Singular Possessive Pronouns

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher points to different objects belonging to individual pupils and asks “Whose pen is this?” guiding pupils to respond using “my, his, hers, mine”. For example, “It is my pen,” or “It is his pen.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions using the correct singular possessive pronouns, practicing sentence construction.

Learning Point: Using singular pronouns

Step 4: Introducing Plural Possessive Pronouns

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what plural possessive pronouns are and introduces “ours, theirs, yours” using the chart and flashcards. The teacher makes sentences like “The classroom is ours,” “The toys are theirs,” “The pencils are yours,” and asks pupils to repeat.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation, observe the chart/flashcards, and repeat the sentences after the teacher.

Learning Point: Plural possessive pronouns

Step 5: Guided Practice with Plural Possessive Pronouns

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher points to objects belonging to groups of pupils (e.g., “Whose books are these?” for a pile of books belonging to a group) and guides them to respond using “ours, theirs, yours”. For example, “They are ours,” or “They are theirs.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions using the correct plural possessive pronouns, practicing sentence construction.

Learning Point: Using plural pronouns

Step 6: Differentiating Singular and Plural Possessive Pronouns

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Comparison/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher presents mixed examples and asks pupils to identify if the possessive pronoun used is singular or plural. For example, “This is her bag.” “The balls are theirs.” “The book is mine.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify whether the possessive pronoun in each sentence is singular or plural.

Learning Point: Differentiating possessive pronouns

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Mention two singular possessive pronouns.
2. Mention two plural possessive pronouns.
3. Complete the sentence: “This is _________ pen.” (pointing to a boy)
4. Complete the sentence: “The classroom is _________.” (referring to all pupils)

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Possessive pronoun usage

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes on singular and plural possessive pronouns into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly summarizes the lesson, reminding pupils that possessive pronouns show ownership and encouraging them to practice using them correctly in their daily conversations.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge the summary.

Learning Point: Lesson consolidation

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Complete the following sentences with the correct possessive pronoun (my, his, hers, mine, ours, theirs, yours).

1. This is _________ school bag. (referring to yourself)
2. That bicycle belongs to John. It is _________.
3. The beautiful dress is for Mary. It is _________.
4. The big house belongs to our family. It is _________.
5. These books belong to the children. They are _________.

Lesson Keywords

• Possessive – showing ownership or belonging
• Pronoun – a word used in place of a noun
• Singular – referring to one person or thing
• Plural – referring to more than one person or thing
• Ownership – the state of having something as your property

Differentiation

For struggling learners, the teacher will provide more one-on-one attention, using physical objects to demonstrate ownership and encouraging repetition. Advanced learners can be challenged to create longer sentences or short paragraphs using a variety of singular and plural possessive pronouns.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for: “Primary 2 possessive pronouns lesson” or “Singular and plural possessive pronouns for kids”.