Language Arts
Parts of Speech
A Grammar PowerQuest
for 5th Grade
Verbs
Conjunctions
Prepositions
Pronouns
By:
Angie Choplin
Lori Maske
Elizabeth Scott
Suzanne Kelly
Gina Hutchens
Fall Creek
Elementary
Essential Questions
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What is a pronoun and how is it used in
a sentence?
Can you identify nominative
(subjective), objective and possessive
pronouns?
Introduction
Welcome to the World of Pronouns!
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We will use games, study guides and
websites to explore the definitions
and uses of pronouns.
Let’s get started - Have Fun!
Task
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• Working individually and in small
groups students will explore the
world of pronouns.
• Students will:
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Watch a video
Listen to songs
Play games
Create a comic strip or song
Take an on-line quiz!
Process
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• During this process you will be
working individually and in small
groups.
– Activity 1:
Video/Questions /Study
– Activity 2:
– Activity 3:
Games / Resources
– Activity 4:
On-line Assessment
Guide
Maker
Comic Strip Creator / Song
Activity 1
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 As a class we are going to view an informative
video about pronouns.
 Video “Section B Pronouns”
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Use the study guides to research the meaning
and uses of pronouns. Define and give example
of each of the following:
nominative (subjective)
objective
possessive
Study Guides
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Pronoun Document
Grammar Glossary
Pronouns Pinch Hitters
Pronoun Chart
Activity 2
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Choose at least two of the activities to practice your skills.
 pronoun grid
 highlight the pronoun game
 Yosemite worksheet – page 1
page 2
 Brainstorm Pronouns
 Skillswise Words
 Exercise on Pronouns
 Pronoun Finder
 http://a4esl.org/q/h/vm/pronouns.html
 pronounstest.doc
 Pronoun Poppers 2
 Practice Quiz
 Pronoun Jeopardy
 Pronoun Crossword Puzzle
Activity 3
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• Choose one of the following to present to the
class:
– Create a comic strip
*
• Make it informative, colorful, creative
– Write a song
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(see link for music choices)
• Make it informative, entertaining, enthusiastic
example1
example2 (words)
example3 (words)
* See rubrics for expectations.
Activity 4
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• Evaluation – Smartboard
Senteo Quiz on Subject
Pronouns
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• Quiz
Evaluation
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• Students will participate in an on-line
test. They will use interactive response
systems to answer the test items. A
results report will be generated for
assessment purposes.
Comic Strip Evaluation Rubric
Clap
1
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Applause
2
Standing Ovation
3
Pictures
Student included 1
picture.
Student has
included at least 2
pictures.
Student has
included at least 3
pictures.
Pronouns
Fewer than 3 of
the pictures are
labeled with
pronouns.
Each picture is
labeled with one
pronoun.
Each picture is
labeled with 2 or
more pronouns.
Mechanics
There is more than
one
spelling/grammar
error.
There is one
spelling/grammar
error.
There are no
spelling/grammar
errors.
Quality of work
It is apparent that
much more time and
effort could have
been put into the
student's work.
The student’s work
is acceptable but
more care could
have been taken.
The student’s work
is extremely neat
and attractive. It
is apparent much
care was taken.
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Back
Back to
toActivity
Activity3 3
Song Evaluation Rubric
Clap
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While singing, lyrics
were not clear to the
audience. No motions
were used.
While singing, the
lyrics were clear for
the majority of the
song. Few motions
were used.
While singing, the lyrics were
clear and sung
enthusiastically. Some motions
were used.
Pronouns
Fewer than 2 pronouns
were included in the
song.
Fewer than 4 pronouns
were included in the
song.
6 or more pronouns were
included in the song.
Mechanics
There is more than
one spelling/grammar
error.
There is one
spelling/grammar
error.
There are no spelling/grammar
errors.
Quality of work
It is apparent that
much more time and
effort could have
been put into the
student's work.
The student’s work is
acceptable but more
care could have been
taken.
The student’s work is
extremely neat and
attractive. It is apparent
much care was taken.
EVALUATION
CONCLUSION
Standing Ovation
3
Presentation
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Applause
2
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Back to Activity 3
Conclusion
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• Congratulations! You are so
smart. He is so smart. She is
so smart. We have learned
it. I am so proud of all of
you!
Resources
http://harcourtschool.com/glossary/grammar/index5.html
http://jmc.ou.edu/lst/example/nomob.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/34142.html
INTRO
http://www.ezschool.com/Games/Pronouns.html
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/pronouns/exercises
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/interestsentences/pronouns/game.shtml
http://www.abcteach.com/grammar/pronouns2.htm
http://gardenofpraise.com/mugram4.htm
http://gardenofpraise.com/mugram18.htm
http://www.factmonster.com/cig/grammar-style/pronouns-pinch-hitters.html
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http://www.challengetree.com/updates/SWFfiles/grammarmac.swf
http://www.ezschool.com/Games/Pronouns.html
http://a4esl.org/q/h/vm/pronouns.html
TEACHER
http://iteslj.org/cw/1/vm-pron.html
http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/comic/index.html
http://www.gardenofsong.com/
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=8819ae6112b20ac6bf14http://www.
teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=8819ae6112b20ac6bf14
http://www.education.smarttech.com/ste/enUS/ed+resource/lesson+activities/senteo/usa/elementary/k3/language+arts/subject+pronouns+question+set.htm
Teacher
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• After I use this with my class,
I will post my likes…dislikes…and
changes on this page.
• Teachers may need to adapt the
evaluation activity if senteo
tech is not available to them.
Fair Use Policy
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