Subject/Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns

Aims:
1. IWBAT edit sentences to ensure that verbs agree with subjects that include indefinite pronouns.
2. IWBAT correctly use indefinite pronouns in my writing.

Tasks:
1. Pronouns: Review what pronouns are and learn about different types of pronouns by examining the comic below:

• Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns.
• Personal pronouns are words that take the place of certain people that are known 
• examples: I, he, she, they, we, it
• Possessive pronouns are pronouns that show possession (ownership)
• examples: my, his, her, their, our, its

2. Introduction/Video: Watch a video that introduces indefinite pronouns:

3. Notes: Complete notes on your reference sheet.

• Indefinite pronouns are words that take the place of an unspecified (or unknown) person or thing.
• Some indefinite pronouns are always singular:
• example: Every person knows how to tie his shoes.
• Some indefinite pronouns are always plural:
• example: Both of the students know how to simplify fractions.
• Some indefinite pronouns are sometimes singular and sometimes plural.
• If the indefinite pronoun refers to part of something, they are singular.
• The noun following the indefinite pronoun will usually be singular.
• example: All of the class knows how to identify pronouns.
• If the indefinite pronoun refers to multiple things, they are plural.
• The noun following the indefinite pronoun will usually be plural.
• example: All of the students know how to select the appropriate verb.

4. Guided Practice: Complete the guided practice activity on Socrative (room number: kba).

5. Writing Sentences: If there is extra time, you will practice writing sentences and evaluating your teammates' sentences on Google Moderator.

6. Independent Practice: Now, you will complete additional practice on Socrative on your own.

7. Exit Ticket: Finally, take your exit ticket on Socrative.


If you finish early:

• Get Help: Review the content from today's lesson: Click Here or Click Here
• More practice: Continue practicing with subject/verb agreement: Activity 1 / Activity 2 / Activity 3
• Watch a corny video: If you have your own headphones, you can watch a video with a song of the indefinite pronouns: Click Here
• TeenBiz3000: Complete today's activity on TeenBiz.

Homework: Indefinite Pronouns