Bellwork(5/16/12)

• Pronoun quiz today!

–Have your pronoun notes out from the past two weeks (agreement: “agreement in number/gender and person,” “using correct case”

– (2.) English I: Open the blue grammar textbook and turn to p. 510 and p. 567

– (2.) English II: Open the green grammar textbook to p. 534 and p. 569

Advanced Pronoun Usage

1. Agreement in Number & Gender2. Agreement in Person3. Using Correct Case

Pronoun Review

pronoun – replaces a noun

antecedent- the noun that was replaced

Ex. Sheila took her brother to school.

Pronoun Agreement

• A pronoun must match its antecedent in number:

– plural antecedent / plural pronoun• The spies shared their secrets.

– singular antecedent / singular pronoun• The group has its meeting here.

Practice• Directions: Write each sentence, adding a

pronoun that agrees with the antecedent in number.

– 1. People should protect _____ valuables.– 2. The city got _____ name from the

Spanish. – 3. The seniors wore _____ rings proudly.– 4. Cars cost more than _____ owners expect.– 5. The band starts _____ tour tomorrow.

Pronoun Agreement• A pronoun must match its antecedent in gender.

– feminine antecedent / feminine pronouns • she, her, and hers • Freddy’s aunt takes pictures of her nephew.

– masculine antecedents / masculine pronouns• he, him, and his • Freddy’s father is embarrassed by his son.

– neutral antecedent / neutral pronoun • it • Venus has its orbit near to Earth.

– Plural antecedents / plural pronoun (gender doesn’t matter)

• they, them, their, and theirs• My parents took their vacation together.

Pronoun Agreement

– if gender of antecedent unknown, use he/she or he or she or even s/he.

• My cousin returned their books to the library. (incorrect)

• Everyone returned his or her books to the library. (correct)

Practice• Directions: Write each sentence, adding a

pronoun in each blank that agrees in number/gender with the antecedent.

– 1. Mary turned in _____ report. – 2. William will lend _____ book.– 3. The teams are wearing _____ new uniforms.– 4. The vanilla has lost _____ flavor.– 5. The officer will do _____ best. – 6. The principal gave _____ recommendation.

Gender Issues• The traditional use of the universal "he" appears

biased toward men and against women. – Each student should save his questions toward the

end.

• Some groups and individuals have used non-standard pronouns, hoping they will become standard:– hu, hus, hum, humself (for s/he, his/hers, him/her,

himself/herself)

– For now, just try to vary the order of he or she, she/he as much as possible.

Bellwork(5/8/12)

• Directions: Write each sentence and underline the antecedent. Then fill the blank with a pronoun that agrees with the antecedent in number and gender.

– 1. Daniel left _____ sunglasses on the table.– 2. The building lost _____ electricity yesterday afternoon.– 3. These puppies still belong with _____ mother. – 4. Somebody dropped _____ belongings on the floor.– 5. Many good athletes spend _____ time training. – 6. No one broke _____ promise about studying.– 7. Nora placed _____ watch on the nightstand.

Agreement in Person

• pronouns must agree with antecedents in person (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).

– 1st person pronouns = I, me, my, we, us, our

– 2nd person pronouns = you, your

– 3rd person pronouns = he, she, it, her, hers, him, his, they, them, their, one, everybody, etc.

– Don’t confuse your reader by writing in 3rd person and switching to 2nd or 1st person and vice versa.

• When a person comes to class, you should have homework ready. (incorrect)

• When a person comes to class, we should have homework ready. (incorrect)

• When a person comes to class, he or she should have homework ready. (correct)

Pronoun Antecedent Agreement in Person

• 1. People think that if you live in a big city life is easier.

• 2. I hate to proofread because editing is a boring thing for you to do.

• 3. One should always leave your forwarding address.

• 4. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because you never know what food will be served.

• 5. Why should I study literature? You don't get anything out of it.

Practice

Novel Pre-Reading Activity

• The transition into teenage years involves developing your personal identity.

• Write a paragraph that describes you and explains what makes you unique. – consider future goals and dreams; what you

value in friends; and favorite pets, sports, music, books, movies, etc.

Bellwork(5/10/12)

• Copy the “Case Forms of Personal Pronouns” chart in the English textbook:

– English I: p. 550

– English II: p. 548

Using Correct Pronoun Case

• If the pronoun comes before the verb, use nominative case.

– I [solved] the problem.

• If the pronoun comes after the verb, use the objective case.

– Carlos [saved] me a seat.

Pronoun Case Practice• Directions: 1) Write each sentence and bracket the

verbs. 2) Then underline the pronoun in the correct case.

– 1. (She,  Her) was invited to attend the party. – 2. The committee told (they, them) to write a new report. – 3. Everyone asked (he, him) to speak at the event.– 4. (We,  Us) mothers often meet at the park with our

children. – 5. The bakery manager told (we, us) that fresh muffins were

ready.– 6. (They, Them) and the other tree dwellers relaxed at dawn.

Assignment

• Complete the following workbook pages on your own:

– English I: p. 166 (1-10), p. 168 (6-15)• bracket your verb before underlining the answer!

– English II: p. 140 (1-10). p. 142 (1-10)• bracket your verb before underlining the answer!

Homework

• English I: Grammar textbook p. 553 (exercise 3, odd #s), p. 554 (exercise 4, even #s), p. 555 (Review A, #2, 7,9, 10)– You must write the sentences and bracket

your verbs to receive credit!

• English II: Grammar textbook p. 550 (Exercise 2, 1-10) and p.553 (1-10).

Bellwork(5/11/12)

• Directions: Write each sentence. Then bracket the main verb and underline the correct pronoun.

– 1. Jack and (I, me) decided to go out to dinner. – 2. Mom and (we, us) posed for family pictures. – 3. I took Christopher and (she, her) to the theater in New

York. – 4. My parents and (they, them) reminisced about the past. – 5. Sue and (he, him) decided to leave early. – 6. The magician especially fascinated Ashley and (we, us). – 7. Ashley and Christopher sent (I, me) a sweet note. – 8. (We, Us) athletes practiced with the team.– 9. (She, Her) and (I, me) drove to her house. – 10. An usher showed (they, them) and (I, me) to our seats.

Bellwork(5/14/12)

• Directions: Write the sentences, choosing the correct pronoun. Show your work!– 1. He recommended both Jan and (I, me) for

the promotion.– 2. Amy and (I, me) climbed into the airplane’s

cockpit.– 3. I gave (he, him) and (she, her) money for

sodas. – 4. Yesterday (we, us) read Nisei Daughter for

our book club.– 5. The magician showed (we, us) magic tricks.

QUIZ WEDNESDAY!

Using Correct Pronoun Case

• Use the nominative case if the pronoun follows a linking verb (“to be”—is/are, am was/were, will be).

– The baseball pitcher [is] he.

– It [was] I in the farmhouse window.

Practice• 1. The winner of the marathon is (she, her).

• 2. The ones you saw dancing were (we, us).

• 3. It was (he, him).

• 4. It may have been (he, him).

• 5. The winners will be (he, him).

Using Correct Pronoun Case• Use the objective case for a pronoun

that follows a preposition.

– You [spoke] [to him] recently.

– [Next to her] I [placed] the chair.

Practice

• 1. The coaches rode with (we, us).

• 2. She is always polite to (he, him).

• 3. Between Vince and (he, him) sat an iguana.

• 4. With (they, them) were the Malone twins.

• 5. This message is from (she, her).

Assignment

• English I: Workbook pg. 170

• English II: Workbook pg. 144

Bellwork(5/15/12)

• Directions: Write each sentence and choose the correct pronoun. Show your work!

– 1. He chose Jennifer and (I, me) for the team. – 2. My sister and (they, them) are good friends. – 3. Luis visited (she, her) in Chicago last week.– 4. (We, Us) singers practiced for the talent show.

– 5. Actually, it was (we, us) at the door last night. – 6. The new member of the band will be (they, them). – 7. The prankster is (he, him).

– 8. I left a coat with (they, them). – 9. All that confusion was caused by (he, him). – 10. The English professor approves highly of (we, us).

QUIZ TOMORROW!USE YESTERDAY’S NOTES!

Assignment

• English I: Workbook page 172, 181

• English II: Workbook page 146-147, 156