English Language Arts
Grade 6
15 min
Choose between subject and object pronouns
Choose between subject and object pronouns
What you'll learn
- Identify and differentiate between correctly and incorrectly formed plural and possessive nouns within complex sentences with 80% accuracy on a formative assessment.
- Apply knowledge of pluralization and possessive rules to revise and edit a provided argumentative essay, correcting at least 90% of errors related to plural and possessive nouns.
- Explain the grammatical rules governing the formation of regular and irregular plural nouns, as well as singular and plural possessive nouns, using accurate terminology in a written explanation of at least 200 words.
- Analyze the impact of incorrect plural and possessive noun usage on clarity and meaning within a given text, providing at least three specific examples with detailed explanations.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify subject pronouns (I, he, she, we, they, you, it) in sentences.
Identify object pronouns (me, him, her, us, them, you, it) in sentences.
Differentiate between subject and object positions in a sentence.
Correctly choose the appropriate pronoun (subject or object) when it acts as the subject of a verb.
Correctly choose the appropriate pronoun (subject or object) when it acts as the object of a verb or preposition.
Apply the rules for choosing pronouns in compound subjects and compound objects.
Revise sentences to correct errors in pronoun usage.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
PronounA word that takes the place of a noun.She went to the store instead of Maria went to the store.
SubjectThe noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb or is described by the verb.He runs fast.
ObjectThe noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb, is affected by it, or follows a preposition.The dog chased him.
Subject PronounA pronoun used when it is the subject of a sentence or clause (e.g., I, he, she, we, they, you, it).We are going to the park.
Object PronounA pronoun used when it is the object of a verb or a preposition (e.g., me, him, her, us, them, you, it).Give the book to me.
VerbA word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.The cat slept.
PrepositionA word that shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun and another word i...
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Key Rules & Conventions
Subject Pronouns for Subjects
Use subject pronouns (I, he, she, we, they, you, it) when the pronoun is performing the action of the verb.
If the pronoun is the one doing the verb's action, it's a subject. This applies to single subjects and compound subjects (e.g., 'He and I went').
Object Pronouns for Objects
Use object pronouns (me, him, her, us, them, you, it) when the pronoun is receiving the action of the verb or follows a preposition.
If the pronoun is the one being acted upon by the verb (direct or indirect object) or comes after a preposition (object of a preposition), it's an object. This applies to single objects and compound objects (e.g., 'They gave it to him and me').
The 'Cover-Up' Trick for Compound Subjects/Obj...
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Challenging
A student wrote: 'The coach gave the awards to Jason and I. Me and him were very proud.' Which revision corrects both errors?
A.The coach gave the awards to Jason and me. Me and him were very proud.
B.The coach gave the awards to Jason and me. He and I were very proud.
C.The coach gave the awards to Jason and I. He and I were very proud.
D.The coach gave the awards to Jason and me. Him and I were very proud.
Challenging
A student argues, 'You should say 'The prize went to Sam and I' because it sounds more formal.' Why is this reasoning incorrect?
A.The rule is based on grammatical function, not formality. 'I' is a subject pronoun, but an object pronoun is needed after the preposition 'to'.
B.The reasoning is correct; 'I' is always more formal and proper than 'me'.
C.The pronoun 'I' should never be used when another person is named.
D.Formality requires using 'myself' in this case, not 'I' or 'me'.
Challenging
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: My brother is not as skilled at video games as ___.
A.her
B.them
C.me
D.she
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