Summary of Personal Pronouns

INTRODUCTION

The Relevance of the Topic

• Basic Communication: Personal pronouns are essential for forming sentences and communicating clearly.
• Identity and Interactivity: We use pronouns to talk about ourselves and others, connecting with the world.
• Grammatical Foundation: They form the basis for learning more complex structures in the English language.

Contextualization

• Language Pillar: Among the first words learned in English, fundamental for building dialogues.
• Cognitive Consistency: Reinforce the language structure, aiding in the memorization and understanding of other words and rules.
• Progressive Growth: Prepare for future topics such as verbs, adjectives, and forming complete sentences.

THEORETICAL DEVELOPMENT

Components

• I (eu - I):

  • First person singular.
  • Used to talk about oneself.
  • Ex: I am a student.

• You (você, tu - You):

  • Second person singular or plural.
  • Used for one person or a group.
  • Ex: You are my friend.

• He (ele - He):

  • Third person singular masculine.
  • For boys and men.
  • Ex: He is playing soccer.

• She (ela - She):

  • Third person singular feminine.
  • For girls and women.
  • Ex: She is reading a book.

• It (ele, ela, isso - It):

  • Third person singular neuter.
  • For objects and animals with no defined gender.
  • Ex: It is raining.

• We (nós - We):

  • First person plural.
  • Used to talk about a group that includes the speaker.
  • Ex: We are in the same class.

• They (eles, elas - They):

  • Third person plural.
  • For a group of people, animals, or things.
  • Ex: They are singing.

Key Terms

• Personal Subject Pronouns:
  • Words that replace names.
  • Essential to avoid repetitions.
  • Indicate who is the subject of the action.

Examples and Cases

• Personal Identification:

  • I am the teacher, and you are the student.
  • Shows the relationship between two people in communication.

• Description of Third Parties:

  • Look at that bird. It is flying.
  • Use of 'it' to talk about something not participating in the conversation.

• Group Activities:

  • We are learning English.
  • Including oneself in the group when describing a common activity.

• Reference to Other Groups:

  • They went to the park.
  • Talking about people who are not present in the conversation.

With these details, students become familiar with each personal pronoun, its function, and application in various sentences, preparing them to create their own sentences and dialogues in English.

DETAILED SUMMARY

Key Points

• Use of Pronouns:

  • Understanding specific usage situations for each pronoun: singular and plural, masculine, feminine, and neuter.
  • Importance of using the correct pronoun to clearly indicate who or what is the subject of the sentence.

• Vocabulary and Pronunciation:

  • Learning the spelling and sound of each pronoun.
  • Practice pronunciation as part of the skill of speaking in English.

• Substitution and Fluency:

  • Using pronouns as substitutes for names to make speech and writing more fluid.
  • Identifying the subject once and then using the corresponding pronoun.

• Sentence Construction:

  • Understanding how to position personal pronouns in the structure of simple sentences in English.
  • Recognizing the appropriate pronoun for the subject of the action in a sentence, based on context and given references.

Conclusions

• Solid Grammatical Foundation:

  • Personal subject pronouns are key building blocks for understanding and practicing English grammar.

• Efficient Communication:

  • Correct use of pronouns is essential for communicating clearly and avoiding misunderstandings.

• Referencing Skill:

  • Developed the ability to refer to people and objects correctly during a conversation or writing.

Exercises

1. Pronoun Association:

   • Relate each personal pronoun to a series of photos or drawings, identifying people or objects.
   • Ex: A photo of a boy (He), a girl (She), and a dog (It).

2. Sentence Completion:

   • Complete sentences with the correct personal pronoun based on a given context.
   • Ex: "___ am happy to be here." (I)

3. Role-Playing Game:

   • Practice short dialogues in pairs where students use pronouns to refer to each other and objects.
   • Ex: One student says, "___ am reading a book," and the other responds, "Can ___ borrow it when ___ are finished?"

These exercises help solidify the understanding of personal pronouns and apply them in practical language situations.