Subject & Object Pronouns Mastery
Grade 4 English Language Arts Learning to use pronouns correctly
I Can Statements - Today's Goals
I can identify and use subject pronouns in sentences I can identify and use object pronouns correctly I can explain what subject and object pronouns are I can replace nouns with the correct pronouns
What Are Pronouns?
Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns They help us avoid repeating the same nouns over and over Example: 'Sara runs fast' becomes 'She runs fast' Pronouns make our sentences flow better!
Subject Pronouns vs Object Pronouns
{"left":"Subject Pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they\nThese pronouns DO the action in a sentence\nExample: HE kicks the ball","right":"Object Pronouns: me, you, him, her, it, us, them\nThese pronouns RECEIVE the action\nExample: The ball hits HIM"}
Pronoun Detective Game
Read each sentence aloud Find the pronoun Is it a SUBJECT or OBJECT pronoun? Thumbs up for SUBJECT, thumbs down for OBJECT!
Let's Practice Together!
Replace the nouns with pronouns: 'The dog chased the cat' becomes 'IT chased IT' 'Tom helps Sara' becomes 'HE helps HER' 'The children played games' becomes 'THEY played THEM'
Your Turn to Shine!
Write 3 sentences in your notebook: 1 sentence using a SUBJECT pronoun 1 sentence using an OBJECT pronoun 1 sentence replacing nouns with pronouns Raise your hand when you're ready to share!
Success Criteria Check
✓ I can explain what subject and object pronouns are ✓ I can identify pronouns in sentences ✓ I can use pronouns correctly to replace nouns Great job, pronoun masters!