Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Identifying Correct Personal Pronouns

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

5

Overview

When do we use personal pronouns? We use personal pronouns depending on the number and person. This classroom resource provides a 15 question assessment to determine student understanding of personal pronouns.

    English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 5

    ELA21.5.39

    Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage in writing.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:ELA21.5.39

    Vocabulary

    • Demonstrate
    • Command
    • Conventions
    • Standard English grammar
    • Standard English usage

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Standard English grammar and usage conventions.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Demonstrate correct standard English grammar and word usage in writing.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Demonstrating command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing is necessary to convey meaning.
    English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 5

    ELA21.5.39b

    Identify inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:ELA21.5.39b

    Vocabulary

    • Identify
    • Inappropriate shifts
    • Pronoun number
    • Pronoun person

    Knowledge

    • There are three person pronouns in English: first-person, second-person, and third-person.
    • First-person is used when an author is talking about themselves (I, me, we).
    • Second-person is used when an author is talking directly to the reader (you).
    • In the third person, there are distinct pronoun forms for male, female, and neutral gender (e.g., he, she, it).
    • In addition to person, pronouns also show the number of individuals involved; there are two numbers: singular and plural.

    Skills

    • Identify inappropriate shifts in pronoun person in writing.
    • Identify inappropriate shifts in pronoun number in writing.

    Understanding

    • A personal pronoun indicates the viewpoint of the writing and refers to the number of individuals.
    • To clearly communicate in writing, the correct pronoun number and person must be used.
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