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Grade 4 Reading & Writing · World 4: Grammar Gearworks · Level 28
Myself, Himself, Everyone
Reflexive versus intensive pronouns (She hurt herself versus The queen herself came), and indefinite pronouns with the right verb (Everyone is, Both are, Each of the boys has).
Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.
What children learn in Level 28
- Pronouns that end in self or selves can do two jobs.
- A reflexive pronoun is needed. The action bounces back to whoever did it. Grandma hurt herself. Take herself out, and the sentence doesn't work: Grandma hurt.
- An intensive pronoun adds emphasis. The queen herself opened the gate. Take it out: The queen opened the gate. That still works! Herself just makes it stronger.
- Now indefinite pronouns. They don't name anyone exactly. Everyone, somebody, nobody, and each are singular: everyone has, nobody knows.
- Both, few, many, and several are plural: both are, many fly.
- Your turn! Sort these sentences.
Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards:
- 4.L.GC.1.42 — Grammar: Use intensive pronouns. (Introduce)
- 4.L.GC.1.38 — Grammar: Use indefinite pronouns, ensuring correct agreement. (Continue)