1. I can identify nouns, articles, pronouns and antecedents.
Grammar Sponge # 2
L6-8.1
I can identify nouns, articles, pronouns and antecedents.

2. View the School House Rock Video on Pronouns: Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla
What does a pronoun do?
Beside each noun below, write on or more pronouns that the video uses to replace it.
Noun Pronoun
1.Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla
2.kangaroo
3.school
4.Rafaella Gabriela Sarsaparilla
5.aardvark
6.Albert Andreas Armadillo
Have students write the numbers and a pronoun for each accompanying nouns rather than writing the nouns – to save time.

3. Singular Noun/Pronoun
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Like nouns, pronouns can be singular or plural.
Singular Noun/Pronoun
1. Dennis he
2. book it
3. Mrs. Ramsey she
Practice:
Plural Nouns/Pronouns
dogs they
books they
teachers them
You and I we
Practice:
Write your name. Write a pronoun to take the place of your name. Is it singular or plural?
Write your best friend’s name next to your name. Write a pronoun to take the place of both names. Is it singular or plural?

4. Guided Practice/Review: 1. Write the sentences below. 2
Guided Practice/Review: 1. Write the sentences below. 2. Place a check over each article. Underline the nouns once. 3. Write a P over each pronoun.
The girl brought her lunch to the park.
Tommy and Larry rode their bikes.
Teacher: Give students a few minutes to copy both sentences, skipping lines between each. Have them complete # 1 independently. Write answers on the board (on top of power point). Then have them complete # 2. Go over answers. Check for understanding.
Answers: 1. check over the, underline girl, P over her, check over the, underline park
Answers 2: underline Tommy, underline Larry, P over their, underline bikes

5. A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. An antecedent is the noun for which a pronoun stands.
Pronouns must agree with the noun they replace in number. If the pronoun takes the place of a singular noun, a singular pronoun must be used. If the pronoun takes the place of a plural noun, a plural pronoun must be used. Example: Sarah drove her car to the beach. (singular) The players celebrated their victory. (plural)

6. Guided Practice: Write the sentences below.
For each sentence, place a check over the article. Underline each noun. Write a P over the pronoun and draw an arrow from the pronoun to the antecedent or noun for which the pronoun stands.
The teacher decorated her classroom.
The principal of the school paid to have it freshly painted.
Kentucky is proud of its schools.
Have students write all three sentences and then complete one at a time. After each, write answers on board and discuss.
Answers to # 1: Check over the, underline teacher, P over her and arrow from her to teacher, underline classroom.
Answers to # 2: Check over the, underline principal, check over the, underline school, P over it and line arrow from it to school,
Answers to # 3: Underline Kentucky, P over its and an arrow from its to Kentucky, underline schools

7. When Sally comes to class, she should have her textbook.
Pronouns and nouns must agree with each other throughout a writing piece.
If you are writing in the "first person" (I), don't confuse your reader by switching to the "second person" (you) or "third person" (he, she, they, it, etc.).
Examples:
When Sally comes to class, she should have her textbook.
(NOT: When Sally comes to class, you should have your textbook.)

8. Guided Practice: Rewrite the following sentence so that the pronouns and nouns agree.
When the teacher reads the book, they should speak loudly.
Review for quiz:
Write the sentence and mark each article, noun, pronoun, antecedent.
The students were prepared for the test and scored well on it.
Correct answer: When the teacher reads the book, SHE (or he) should speak loudly.
Review: Place a check over the, underline students, check over the, underline test, place a P over it and draw an arrow from it to test.

9. Grammar Quiz # 2
Directions: Write each sentence. Place a check over each article. Underline each noun. Write a P over each pronoun and draw an arrow from the pronoun to the antecedent that it replaces.
1. Wendy watched Tinker Bell wave her wand.
2. The teacher drove her car to the play.
12 correct responses:
Underline Wendy, Tinker Bell, and wand. Place a P over her. Draw an arrow from her to Tinker Bell. (5 corrections)
Write a check over the, underline teacher, Write a P over her. Draw an arrow from her to teacher, underline car, place a check over the, underline play. (7 corrections)