They refer to the person or animal that is the subject of the verb. Test yourself with our free english language quiz about reflexive pronouns. In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades k8, students share ideas using reflexive pronouns, illustrate expressions using reflexive pronouns, and distinguish among different types of pronouns. We use reflexive pronouns as an indirect object when the indirect object is the same as the subject of the verb. Apr 25, 20 are you yourself confused by reflexive pronouns being used intensively, or is it only your students who are confused. The cat stepped on my camera and took a picture of itself. Worksheets pdf exercises reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.
Students begin by learning how reflexive pronouns are used and matching subject pronouns to. Find reflexive pronouns lesson plans and teaching resources. Then complete several activities that help the class learn to recognize and use pronouns. Lesson notes and exercises about reflexive pronouns easy english lessons. We use a reflexive pronoun to refer back to the subject of the sentence or clause. This lesson is from the new york times and includes a link to an article informational text and discussionanalysis questions. We use reflexive pronouns to show that we are talking about the same person or thing. Following a group discussion of intensive pronouns and the introduction of the necessary concepts, students are asked to work collaboratively, in groups, to create sentences and have a conversation based around. That means a class of pronouns beginning with the form of personal pronouns and ending with. Reflexive pronouns are words ending in self or selves that are used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same e. Direct the students attention to the reflexive pronouns they have inadvertently been using and ask if anyone knows what part of speech they are.
In this lesson, students learn how to use reflexive pronouns in everyday english. Circling and writing reflexive pronouns worksheet part 1 beginner this reflexive pronouns worksheet directs the student to circle the reflexive pronoun in each given sentence. Write 23 examples of sentences containing reflexive pronouns and explain the antecedent and identify reflexive pronoun. Reflexive and intensive worksheet is suitable for 6th 7th grade. Pdf lesson plans, teacher articles and a directory of teaching and reference resources. While reflexive pronouns may sound like a difficult grammar topic, theyre actually quite easy. Students practice using reflexive pronouns in their own writing in order to solidify their understanding of the lesson material. Reflexive pronouns are often used when the object is the same as the subject. Explain reflexive pronouns rename a noun or pronoun that occurs earlier in the sentence.
Reflexive pronouns can be used as the object of a preposition as long as the preposition is not a preposition of place. Reflexive pronouns exercise myself i cut myself ourselves we did it ourselves yourself help yourself yourselves help yourselves. Displaying all worksheets related to reflexive pronoun. Youll learn more about the differences among the three types later in this lesson. Reflexive pronouns are like mirrorsthey both reflect back to the subject. Teach students to identify and use reflexive pronouns in their writing with a complete common corealigned reflexive pronouns lesson and engaging handson activities. Displaying all worksheets related to intensive intensive and reflexive pronounspronoun. Aug 29, 2018 free practice speaking english pdf book. Reflexive pronouns american english lesson youtube. Full color reflexive pronouns posterjust print, laminate, and hang in your classroom a short reading passageread as a whole group. While reflexive verbs are common in many other languages, they are not used as frequently in english. Sample lesson for pronouns idefinite pronouns quick explanation. Myself is a reflexive pronoun, reflecting the pronoun i.
Use this lesson with your students to give them practice correctly using reflexive pronouns in sentences. Grammar worksheet all things grammar grammar focus reflexive pronouns level intermediate answer key my notes 1. What is the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns. President nixon himself resigned a year later due to his involvement in an illegal cover. Reflexive pronouns worksheet 1 supply the correct reflexive pronouns in the following.
Reflexive pronouns list, usages and example sentences. This explanation provides an overview of reflexive pronoun use in english with explanations and examples. I myself feel really sorry for what happened to him. Sample lesson for pronouns possessive pronouns quick explanation. He uses reflexive pronouns to explain to moby what puppies and other mammals can do by themselves. Esl reflexive pronouns worksheet reading, matching and writing activity preintermediate a2 30 minutes. Reflexive pronouns task cards contains 32 task cards, answer recording document, and an. This powerpoint lesson bundle contains everything you need to teach reflexive pronouns. When necessary, the verb is followed by one of the following reflexive pronouns. An indefinite pronoun is one that doesnt refer to a specific person or thing. Reflect with reflexive pronouns lesson plan education.
This lesson plan provides teachers with support as they teach students about reflexive pronouns. If your plans for this weekend are indefinite, or not definite, then you are not sure. Banjar 6 pdf created with pdffactory pro trial version. Theres a brief explanation followed by 2 activities in which students are asked to say which pronouns in the sentences given are reflexive and which are emphatic and fill in the blanks with the most suitable reflexive or emphatic pronoun. This lesson equips teachers with reflexive pronoun classroom activities for students of different ages. Students will learn the terminology, as well as some examples of reflexive pronouns that can be. It includes the following items reflexive pronouns power point for direct instruction, oral practice, and oral assessment. Reflexive pronouns, which are objects and which refer to the same persons as the subjects of the verbs. Reflexiveintensive pronouns cannot replace personal pronouns.
Well cover the importance of the categories in the agreement lesson. Ford lesson this week at esl library, the topic of intensive pronouns came up because of this sentence. Sample lesson for pronouns personal pronouns quick explanation. Reflexive pronouns are used in special cases where the subject and object are the same, to demonstrate that an action is being done by the subject to the subject. In the brainpop ell movie, mammals l2u1l4, ben is taking care of nikkis new puppy. While this might seem strange at first glance, the following examples of reflexive pronouns and the accompanying list of reflexive. Lesson plans and teaching resources free english learning and teaching resources from varsity tutors. That means a class of pronouns beginning with the form of personal pronouns and ending with self selves. This is a very simple worksheet for revising reflexive and emphatic pronouns. Singular reflexive pronouns himself, herself, myself itself, yourself plural reflexive pronouns ourselves, yourselves, themselves write the pronoun in each sentence. Reflexive pronouns are used much less often in english than in other languages. The nine english reflexive pronouns are myself, yourself, himself, herself, oneself, itself. The worksheet is suitable for both classroom practice and selfstudy.
Dec 27, 2018 reflexive pronouns refer to another word that is the same individuals or the same things. Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the complement of the verb are the same. Feb 27, 2016 lesson notes and exercises about reflexive pronouns easy english lessons. Are you yourself confused by reflexive pronouns being used intensively, or is it only your students who are confused. Fill in the blanks with reflexive pronouns easy english lesson duration. English worksheets that are aligned to the grade common core standards for language. This reduces the number of times the noun is repeated. In english grammar, a reflexive pronoun indicates that the person who is realizing the action of the verb is also the recipient of the action.
When i walked into the room, the only person i saw and heard was joe. Reflexive and intensive a pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, a group of words acting as a noun, or another pronoun. Sample lesson for pronouns possessive pronouns quick. Dec 29, 2017 reflexive pronouns are like mirrorsthey both reflect back to the subject. Common core state standards texas essential knowledge and skills teks virginia standards of learning sol bc performance standards. Our mission is to provide a free, worldclass education to anyone, anywhere. Working with nouns and pronouns students identify the connection between nouns and pronouns and discuss how the clarity of a sentence is affected by using a noun as opposed to a pronoun. A personal pronoun refers to a specific person or thing by indicating the person speaking the first person, the person being addressed the second person, or. In a reflexive sentence, the action of the verb refers back to the subject. Here is a comprehensive reflexive pronouns worksheet for preintermediate students. Avoiding sexist language by using genderfair pronouns this lesson plan engages students in a brief writing assignment that concretely illustrates how language and gender stereotyping interact causally.
Reflexive pronouns are pronouns that end in self and selves. Our reflexive pronouns lesson plan teaches students about reflexive pronouns, including what they are, how to use them, and how to identify them. They can act as either objects or indirect objects. Most students will use reflexive pronouns himself, itself, oneself, ourselves, themselves, myself, yourself in their answer to the mirror question. Printableonline reflexive pronouns exercise 1 myself, yourself, herself, himself, itself, themselves or reciprocal each other. Identify the noun or pronoun that is being renamed as the antecedent. Our reflexive pronouns worksheets are free to download and easy to access in pdf format.