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Understanding Relative Pronouns: Who & Whom – Define relative pronouns – Pronouns that relate to the subject or object of the sentence – Role of ‘who’ and ‘whom’ in sentences – ‘Who’ for subjects, ‘whom’ for objects – Importance of correct pronoun usage – Using ‘who’ and ‘whom’ correctly improves clarity and precision in language – Practice distinguishing ‘who’ and ‘whom’ – We’ll do exercises to apply the rules of ‘who’ and ‘whom’ | This slide introduces the concept of relative pronouns, focusing on ‘who’ and ‘whom,’ which are commonly misused. Start by defining relative pronouns and their function in sentences. Explain that ‘who’ is used when referring to the subject of a clause, while ‘whom’ is used for the object of a clause or preposition. Emphasize the importance of using the correct pronoun to maintain clarity in communication. Provide examples and engage the class in practice exercises to help them distinguish between ‘who’ and ‘whom.’ For instance, ‘The person who called me was my friend’ versus ‘The person to whom I gave the book.’ Encourage students to ask questions and participate in the exercises.

Understanding Pronouns: Who vs Whom – Pronouns: A Quick Recap – Pronouns take the place of nouns to avoid redundancy – Common Pronouns: Examples – Examples include: I, you, he, she, it, we, they – Pronouns Prevent Repetition – Using pronouns helps us not to repeat the same nouns over and over – Pronouns Clarify Sentences – Clear sentences are often achieved by substituting nouns with pronouns | This slide is aimed at refreshing the students’ understanding of pronouns before delving into the specifics of relative pronouns ‘who’ and ‘whom’. Start by defining pronouns as substitutes for nouns, which can prevent sentences from becoming repetitive. Provide common examples of pronouns and show how they can replace nouns in sentences. Emphasize the importance of pronouns in making sentences clearer and more concise. After this recap, students should be prepared to explore the more complex relative pronouns ‘who’ and ‘whom’ and understand their role in connecting clauses and providing additional information about the subject.

Understanding Relative Pronouns: Who & Whom – Relative pronouns connect clauses – They act as the bridge between clauses and nouns/pronouns. – Introduction to relative clauses – Relative clauses provide additional information about the noun. – Focus on ‘who’ and ‘whom’ – ‘Who’ is for subjects, ‘whom’ for objects. – Usage in complex sentences – Learn to distinguish when to use each pronoun. | This slide introduces the concept of relative pronouns, which are essential in creating complex, informative sentences. They serve to connect clauses to nouns or pronouns, adding depth to the information provided. ‘Who’ and ‘whom’ are commonly confused; ‘who’ is used when referring to the subject of a clause, while ‘whom’ is used for the object. It’s important to provide examples and practice sentences to help students understand the usage. For instance, ‘The teacher, who loves books, recommended a new novel’ versus ‘The student, whom the teacher praised, won an award.’ Encourage students to create sentences using both ‘who’ and ‘whom’ to solidify their understanding.

Using ‘Who’ in Sentences – ‘Who’ for the subject of a clause – ‘Who’ is used for people, replacing the subject in a clause – Example: Student with highest score – ‘The student who got the highest score is absent today.’ – ‘who’ refers to ‘the student’ – Activity: Find the subject – In the example, identify ‘who’ is referring to | This slide introduces the relative pronoun ‘who,’ which is used to refer to the subject of a dependent clause and is always associated with people. The example provided helps illustrate the use of ‘who’ in a real sentence. For the activity, students will identify the subject in the given example, reinforcing their understanding of how ‘who’ is used to connect clauses in a sentence. The teacher should guide the students through the activity, ensuring they grasp the concept that ‘who’ replaces the subject in the clause it introduces. Additional practice sentences can be provided for students to apply this knowledge.

Mastering ‘Whom’: Understanding Its Use – ‘Whom’ as a clause object – ‘Whom’ is used for the object of a verb or preposition. – Example: Addressing letters – ‘To whom should I address the letter?’ – ‘whom’ is receiving the action. – Activity: Find the object – Identify ‘whom’ as the object in the given example. | This slide is focused on teaching the correct use of the relative pronoun ‘whom,’ which is often confused with ‘who.’ ‘Whom’ is used to refer to the object of a clause, meaning it is the person that is being acted upon. The example provided is a common scenario where ‘whom’ is appropriate because it follows a preposition (‘to’) and is the object of the verb ‘address.’ During the activity, guide students to recognize the object of the sentence and how ‘whom’ is used in relation to the verb. Encourage them to create similar sentences and identify the use of ‘whom’ in each. This exercise will help solidify their understanding of ‘whom’ as a part of speech and its proper grammatical usage.

Mastering Relative Pronouns: Who vs. Whom – ‘Who’ for the subject of a verb – Use ‘who’ to describe the doer of an action, e.g., ‘Who is calling?’ – ‘Whom’ for the object of a verb or preposition – Use ‘whom’ to describe the receiver, e.g., ‘To whom should I address this?’ – Trick: ‘Who’ if ‘he’ or ‘she’ fits – Example: ‘Who loves chocolate?’ can be rephrased as ‘He loves chocolate.’ – Trick: ‘Whom’ if ‘him’ or ‘her’ fits – Example: ‘Whom did you see?’ can be rephrased as ‘I saw him.’ | This slide aims to clarify the correct usage of the relative pronouns ‘who’ and ‘whom’ for seventh-grade students. ‘Who’ is used when the pronoun is the subject of a verb, the one doing the action. ‘Whom’ is used when the pronoun is the object of a verb or a preposition, the one receiving the action. A simple trick to determine which pronoun to use is substituting ‘who’ with ‘he’ or ‘she’ and ‘whom’ with ‘him’ or ‘her’. If the sentence still makes sense, you have chosen the correct pronoun. Provide students with additional examples and practice sentences to reinforce the concept. Encourage them to apply this trick in their writing and daily speech to enhance their grammatical accuracy.

Let’s Practice Relative Pronouns! – Choose the correct pronoun: The person ___ helped me was very kind. – ‘who’ is the correct pronoun because it refers to the subject, the person doing the action. – Choose the correct pronoun: The athlete ___ the coach praised was very humble. – ‘whom’ is correct as it refers to the object of the verb ‘praised’. – Choose the correct pronoun: The teacher, ___ you were speaking, is my aunt. – ‘whom’ is used after a comma when referring to the object of a preposition. | This slide is an interactive class activity to practice using ‘who’ and ‘whom’. ‘Who’ is used when referring to the subject of a clause, and ‘whom’ is used when referring to the object of a verb or preposition. Encourage students to think about the role each person plays in the sentence. Is the person doing an action (subject) or receiving an action (object)? Provide guidance on how to identify subjects and objects within sentences to help them choose the correct pronoun. After students make their choices, discuss the answers as a class. Possible activities include peer review, creating their own sentences using ‘who’ and ‘whom’, or a worksheet for further practice.

Class Activity: Who or Whom? – Write sentences with ‘who’ – Write sentences with ‘whom’ – Exchange sentences with peers – Check if ‘who’ or ‘whom’ is used correctly – Class review of examples – Discuss as a class and clarify doubts | This activity is designed to reinforce the understanding of ‘who’ and ‘whom’. Students will work in pairs to create sentences, promoting collaboration and peer learning. After writing, they will swap their work with another pair to review the usage of ‘who’ and ‘whom’, encouraging critical thinking and application of the rule. As a teacher, facilitate the exchange and ensure each pair has a chance to discuss and correct sentences. Conclude with a class discussion, reviewing some of the sentences and explaining the correct usage. Possible sentences: ‘Who is going to the store?’ (subject) and ‘To whom should I address the letter?’ (object). This will help students grasp the concept in a practical, engaging manner.

Conclusion & Homework: Mastering ‘Who’ and ‘Whom’ – Recap: ‘who’ vs ‘whom’ usage – ‘Who’ for subjects, ‘whom’ for objects – Homework: Craft a short story – Include ‘who’ and ‘whom’ in your story – Underline all relative pronouns – Identify and highlight each pronoun – Keep practicing for perfection | As we wrap up today’s lesson on relative pronouns, remember that ‘who’ is used when referring to the subject of a clause, and ‘whom’ is used for the object. For homework, students should write a short story that includes both ‘who’ and ‘whom’, underlining these pronouns to demonstrate their understanding. Encourage creativity and remind them that the more they practice, the more natural it will become to use these pronouns correctly. In the next class, we can review some of the stories to reinforce the lesson and celebrate their efforts.