Lesson Plan | Traditional Methodology | Relative Pronouns

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to provide a clear and detailed overview of relative pronouns, preparing students to identify and use these pronouns in sentences. By understanding the function and application of relative pronouns, students will be better prepared to follow the subsequent steps of the lesson, which will involve practice and guided problem-solving.

Main Objectives

1. Present the relative pronouns in English and their function in sentences.

2. Teach how to identify and correctly use relative pronouns such as 'who', 'whom', 'which', 'that', and 'whose'.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

🎯 Purpose: The purpose of this stage is to provide a clear and detailed overview of relative pronouns, preparing students to identify and use these pronouns in sentences. By understanding the function and application of relative pronouns, students will be better prepared to follow the subsequent steps of the lesson, which will involve practice and guided problem-solving.

Context

🌟 Initial Context: Start the lesson by explaining that relative pronouns are fundamental words in building more complex and detailed sentences in English. They are used to connect two parts of a sentence, providing additional information without the need to start a new sentence. For example, in the sentence 'The book that you gave me is fascinating', the relative pronoun 'that' connects the additional information about the book. In this way, relative pronouns help create more fluent and cohesive communication.

Curiosities

📚 Curiosity: Did you know that relative pronouns are used in all types of texts, from classic literature to everyday conversations? They are essential for creating detailed descriptions and clear contexts. For example, in TV shows or movies in English, you will often hear sentences like 'The person who called you is waiting outside.' This shows how relative pronouns are an integral part of daily communication!

Development

Duration: 50 - 60 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to allow students to deepen their understanding of relative pronouns, practicing their identification and use in different contexts. Through detailed explanations and clear examples, students will develop the skill to choose the appropriate relative pronoun, contributing to more accurate and fluent communication in English.

Covered Topics

1. Who: This relative pronoun is used to refer to people. For example, 'The teacher who lives next to me is very kind.' 2. Whom: Also used for people, but generally in formal contexts and when the person is the object of the clause. For example, 'The student whom the teacher praised was very happy.' 3. Which: Used for objects and animals. For example, 'The book which you lent me was fantastic.' 4. That: Can be used for people, objects, and animals, being more common in informal contexts. For example, 'The car that you bought is very fast.' 5. Whose: Indicates possession and can be used for people, objects, and animals. For example, 'The man whose car was stolen is my neighbor.'

Classroom Questions

1. Complete the sentence using the correct relative pronoun: 'The movie ___ we watched last night was amazing.' 2. Rewrite the sentence using relative pronouns: 'The girl is my sister. Her name is Anna.' 3. Choose the correct relative pronoun: 'The artist ___ paintings are famous lives in Paris.'

Questions Discussion

Duration: 20 - 25 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to consolidate the knowledge acquired by students during the lesson, ensuring that they understand not only the correct answers but also the reasons behind each choice. By discussing and reflecting on the questions, students will have the opportunity to internalize the use of relative pronouns, improving their communication skills in English.

Discussion

• For the sentence 'The movie ___ we watched last night was amazing.', the correct answer is 'which'. Explanation: The relative pronoun 'which' is used to refer to objects and, in this case, refers to the movie.

• The sentence 'The girl is my sister. Her name is Anna.' can be rewritten as 'The girl whose name is Anna is my sister.' Explanation: 'Whose' is used to indicate possession, and here it indicates that Anna is the name of the sister.

• In the sentence 'The artist ___ paintings are famous lives in Paris.', the correct answer is 'whose'. Explanation: 'Whose' indicates possession, referring to the paintings that belong to the artist.

Student Engagement

1. 📌 Question: Why do we use 'which' in the sentence 'The movie ___ we watched last night was amazing.' instead of 'that'? 2. 📌 Reflection: How does the choice of relative pronoun change the meaning of sentences? Give examples. 3. 📌 Discussion: In what situations would you use 'whom' instead of 'who'? 4. 📌 Question: How would you explain the difference between 'whose' and 'who' to someone learning English?

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to recap the main points covered during the lesson, reinforcing the students' understanding of relative pronouns. Additionally, this stage aims to demonstrate the importance and practical application of the content, ensuring that students understand the relevance of what has been taught.

Summary

• Relative pronouns are used to connect two parts of a sentence, providing additional information.
• The main relative pronouns in English are: 'who', 'whom', 'which', 'that', and 'whose'.
• 'Who' is used to refer to people.
• 'Whom' is used for people in formal contexts and when the person is the object of the clause.
• 'Which' is used for objects and animals.
• 'That' can be used for people, objects, and animals, being more common in informal contexts.
• 'Whose' indicates possession and can be used for people, objects, and animals.

The lesson connected the theory of relative pronouns with practice through clear examples and fill-in-the-blank and sentence-rewriting exercises. This way, students could apply the theoretical knowledge in practical situations, reinforcing their understanding and ability to use relative pronouns correctly.

Relative pronouns are essential for creating more complex and detailed sentences, allowing for more fluent and cohesive communication. They are widely used in all types of texts and conversations, from literature to everyday dialogues, such as in TV series and movies, becoming a practical and relevant skill for students' daily lives.