1. Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement 9.28.11 2 nd Six Weeks Mrs. Jackson

2. Lesson Objectives TLW be able to recognize pronouns in sentences. TLW be able to define antecedent. TLW be able to identify a pronoun and its antecedent in a sentence. TLW be able to ensure proper pronoun- antecedent agreement in a sentence (Pronouns should agree in number and in gender with their antecedents.) TLW be able to create his/her own sentence using pronouns and antecedents that are given, ensuring that the pronouns and antecedents agree.

3. Pronouns A pronoun takes the place of a noun.  Ralph left his notebook in the band room. “His” takes the place of Ralph.

4. Pronouns cont. The students wrote down their assignments. ““Their” takes the place of students.

5. Antecedents An antecedent is the noun that the pronoun replaces.  Ralph left his notebook in the band room. “Ralph” is the antecedent.

6. The students wrote down their assignments.  “Students” is the antecedent.

7. Let’s Find The Pronouns & Antecedents ! 1. The workers will donate two hours of their time. 2. Karen rode her bike to school today. 3. The building lost its roof during the tornado.

8. Let’s Find The Pronouns & Antecedents ! 1. The workers will donate two hours of their time.

9. Let’s Find The Pronouns & Antecedents ! 1. The workers will donate two hours of their time. Pronoun Antecedent

10. Karen rode her bike to school today.

11. Antecedent Pronoun

12. The building lost its roof during the tornado.

13. Pronoun Antecedent

14. A Rule To Remember: A pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent.  Number - whether the pronoun is singular or plural  Gender - whether the pronoun is masculine, feminine, or neuter (neutral)

15. Practice Revise these sentences so that the pronouns and antecedents agree in number and gender. 1. Tasha just sang in its first concert. 2. The lions gobbled down its meal. 3. Mr. Ellis straightened her tie.

16. Let’s Check Ourselves… Revise these sentences so that the pronouns and antecedents agree in number and gender. 1. Tasha just sang in her first concert. 2. The lions gobbled down their meal. 3. Mr. Ellis straightened his tie.

17. Take out a sheet of paper… 1. All camera club members should choose five of ____ best pictures for the exhibit. 2. Nathan took five suitcases with ____ to Florida. 3. All players were responsible for ____ own uniforms. 4. After the Rogers bought the house, ____ painted it. 5. Dad carried the groceries and put ____ in the car. 6. A robin built ____ nest near the back porch.

18. More Practice Listen for further instructions…