Classroom Resource

Proper Case of Pronouns | No Nonsense Grammar

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

5, 6

Overview

Pronoun case is determined by how we use the pronoun in a sentence. There are three ways: subjective, when the pronoun does something; objective, when something is done to our pronoun; and possessive when our pronoun possesses something.

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

ELA21.5.39a

Evaluate the usage of pronouns for the proper case.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.5.39a

Vocabulary

  • Evaluate
  • Pronouns
  • Proper case
  • Subjective
  • Objective
  • Possessive

Knowledge

  • There are three cases of pronouns: subjective, objective, and possessive.
  • The subjective case is used when the pronoun is used as a subject in a sentence.
  • The objective case is used when the pronoun is used as an object of a verb or preposition.
  • The possessive case is a pronoun that expresses ownership.

Skills

  • Identify pronouns in a sentence.
  • Evaluate sentences to determine if the correct case of the pronoun was used.

Understanding

  • To clearly convey meaning in writing, the correct case of pronouns must be used.
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 6

ELA21.6.15

Identify the conventions of standard English grammar and usage in published texts.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.6.15

Vocabulary

  • Conventions
  • Standard English grammar
  • Standard English usage
  • Published texts

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Identify conventions of standard English grammar and usage in texts.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Published texts can provide examples of the appropriate use of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 6

ELA21.6.15b

Evaluate pronoun usage for number and case.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.6.15b

Vocabulary

  • Pronoun
  • Number
  • Case

Knowledge

  • Pronouns show the number of individuals involved; there are two numbers: singular and plural.
  • There are three cases of pronouns: subjective, objective, and possessive.

Skills

  • Evaluate pronoun usage for number and case in published texts.

Understanding

  • A personal pronoun indicates the number of individuals, and the case of the pronoun indicates its role in the sentence.
  • Authors should use pronouns with the correct pronoun and case.
Link to Resource
https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/no-nonsense-grammar-capatalize-prono…

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS
Accessibility
License

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Comments or Notes

Handouts and materials associated with this resource can be found to the right of the video under the heading, "Support Materials for Use with Students".

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