Language Mechanics and Sentence Building · Term 3

Pronouns and Antecedents

Understanding how pronouns replace nouns and refer back to their antecedents.

Key Questions

  1. Explain how pronouns help avoid repetition in writing.
  2. Identify the noun a pronoun is replacing in a sentence.
  3. Construct sentences using pronouns correctly to refer to specific nouns.

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E2LA05
Year: Year 2
Subject: English
Unit: Language Mechanics and Sentence Building
Period: Term 3

Suggested Methodologies

Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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Trading Cards

Create and exchange character/concept cards

25–45 min

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