Subject vs Object Pronouns
Grade 6 English Grammar Learning to use pronouns correctly in sentences
Learning Objective
I can correctly use subject pronouns and object pronouns in sentences I can identify when to use each type of pronoun I can fix sentences with incorrect pronoun usage
Bell Ringer: Fix These Sentences!
Me and Sarah went to the store. The teacher gave the homework to he. Him and I are working together. Turn & Talk: What sounds wrong?
What Are Subject Pronouns?
Subject pronouns DO the action in a sentence They replace the subject (who or what) Examples: I, you, he, she, it, we, they She runs fast. They are my friends.
What Are Object Pronouns?
Object pronouns RECEIVE the action in a sentence They come after the verb or preposition Examples: me, you, him, her, it, us, them The coach helped me. I gave them the ball.
Memory Trick
Remove the extra name to check if your pronoun is correct! Me and John went → Me went (WRONG) John and I went → I went (CORRECT)
Subject vs Object Pronouns
{"left":"I, you, he, she, it, we, they\nme, you, him, her, it, us, them\nDO the action\nRECEIVE the action","right":"Come before the verb\nCome after the verb or preposition\nShe plays soccer\nThe ball hit her"}
Guided Practice: Identify the Pronoun Type
She is my best friend. → ______ The dog followed him. → ______ We finished the test. → ______ The teacher called us. → ______
Fix the Sentences!
Her went to the game. The coach gave the award to they. Me and my brother cleaned the room. Use the 'remove the extra name' trick!
Wrap-Up: You've Got This!
Subject pronouns DO the action (I, you, he, she, it, we, they) Object pronouns RECEIVE the action (me, you, him, her, it, us, them) Use the 'remove the extra name' trick to check Practice makes perfect - keep using these rules in your writing!