Title: Mastering Subject-Pronoun Agreement in English Grammar

Learning Intention: Comprehending basic English grammar rules, specifically subject-pronoun agreement.

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify and apply subject-pronoun agreement rules correctly in sentences.

Duration: 45 minutes

Materials: - Whiteboard or blackboard - Markers or chalk - Handouts with practice exercises - Subject-pronoun agreement rule chart (optional)

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes) a. Begin the lesson by explaining the importance of subject-pronoun agreement in English grammar. b. Share examples of sentences with incorrect subject-pronoun agreement and ask students to identify the errors. c. State the learning intention: “Today, we will focus on comprehending basic English grammar rules, specifically subject-pronoun agreement.”

2. Subject-Pronoun Agreement Rule Explanation (10 minutes) a. Present the subject-pronoun agreement rule: “A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, or third).” b. Provide examples of subject-pronoun agreement using singular and plural nouns. c. Explain the concept of antecedents and how they relate to subject-pronoun agreement. d. Clarify the different forms of pronouns (e.g., I, you, he, she, it, we, they) and their corresponding antecedents.

3. Guided Practice (15 minutes) a. Write a series of sentences on the board, some with correct subject-pronoun agreement and others with errors. b. Ask students to identify the subject and the pronoun in each sentence and determine if they agree in number and person. c. Discuss the correct answers as a class, explaining any misconceptions or difficulties encountered.

4. Independent Practice (10 minutes) a. Distribute handouts with practice exercises on subject-pronoun agreement. b. Instruct students to complete the exercises individually. c. After completion, review the answers together, addressing any questions or concerns.

5. Conclusion (5 minutes) a. Recap the subject-pronoun agreement rule and its importance in clear communication. b. Encourage students to practice subject-pronoun agreement in their writing and everyday conversations. c. Provide additional resources or references for further practice, such as online grammar websites or grammar books.

Optional Extension Activities: - Create a subject-pronoun agreement rule chart for students to refer to during independent practice or future assignments. - Engage students in a group activity where they create their own sentences with subject-pronoun agreement errors, challenging their peers to identify and correct them. - Assign a writing task where students must compose a paragraph or short story using correct subject-pronoun agreement throughout.