A pronoun is a word that takes the place of one or more nouns. The most frequently used pronouns are called personal pronouns. They refer to people or things.

Subject Pronouns Object Pronouns Possessive Pronouns

A subject pronoun is used as the subject of a sentence. She is my best friend. It is my dog. Does he know the answer? You and I will meet later.

An object pronoun is used as the direct/indirect object or the object of a preposition. Give the book to me. The teacher gave her a reprimand. I will tell you a story. Susan read it to them.

Singular Plural I we you he, she, it they Subject Pronouns: me us you him, her, it them Object Pronouns:

1. Write sentences using each of the subject pronouns. Underline each subject pronoun. 2. Write sentences using each of the object pronouns. Circle each object pronoun. Total of 16 pronouns.

A possessive pronoun is a pronoun that shows who or what has something. A possessive pronoun may take the place of a possessive noun.

Amy’s apple is red.Her apple is red.

The students’ books are on the desk. Their books are on the desk.

Possessive pronouns have two forms. One form is used before a noun. The other form is used alone. ours yours theirs mine yours his, hers, its Used alone our your their my your his, her, its Used before nouns PluralSingular

 Create a Possessive Pronoun Poster.  Look through the magazines provided. Find 8 Possessive Pronouns. Cut them out and paste them onto your poster board.  Decorate your poster with eye-catching colors.