Fourth/Pronouns
Demonstrative Pronouns ()
Students select This, That, These, or Those to complete sentences — applying near/far and singular/plural rules to point out specific things.
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Quick Tip
Demonstrative pronouns point to specific things.
This = one thing, close by | That = one thing, far away
These = multiple things, close by | Those = multiple things, far away
This = one thing, close by | That = one thing, far away
These = multiple things, close by | Those = multiple things, far away
Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes
Use a physical demonstration: hold a pencil close and ask This or That? — then place it across the room and ask again. Builds the near/far concept kinesthetically before paper work.
Vocabulary
Demonstrative Pronoun: Points to a specific noun (this, that, these, those).
Specific: Clearly identified or defined.
Common Mistakes
- Confusing this and these (singular vs plural)
- Using that for something near
- Treating demonstrative pronouns as determiners vs. pronouns — both valid but focus on pronoun use here
Differentiation
SupportDraw a two-axis chart: near/far on one axis, one/many on the other.
ChallengeWrite sentences using all four forms in a connected paragraph.
Discussion Questions
- Can that ever be used for something close? When?
- How do you decide between these and those?
Extension Activities
- Classroom tour: point at various objects and write a sentence using the correct demonstrative pronoun.
- Reading hunt: find 4 demonstratives in a short article and label each near/far and singular/plural.
Parent Tip
Use 'this'/'that' for one item and 'these'/'those' for many items when talking.
Learning Path
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Time
20 minutes
Skills Practiced
use demonstrative pronouns
Prerequisites
- use_reflexive_pronouns