Let’s Master Demonstratives: This, That, These, Those!

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Let’s Master Demonstratives!

What do you already know about demonstratives?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will write a weekly exercise plan with sentences using 'this', 'that', 'these' and 'those'.

What are Demonstratives?

Demonstratives are words like 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'. We use them to show which person or thing we mean.

'This' for One Thing Close

Use 'this' to talk about one thing near you. Example: This is my book.

'That' for One Thing Far

Use 'that' for one thing farther away. Example: That is the school.

'These' for Things Close

Use 'these' for more than one thing near you. Example: These are my pencils.

'Those' for Things Far

Use 'those' for more than one thing farther away. Example: Those are the cars.

Summary Table

That – single, far Those – plural, far

Far

This – single, close These – plural, close

Near

Let’s Practise — Choose the Demonstrative

'____ is my friend.' (near) '____ are my toys.' (far) Fill in the blanks!

Look at the Pictures

Point at something in the classroom. Say a sentence using 'this', 'that', 'these', or 'those'.

Why Use Demonstratives?

Demonstratives help us show exactly what we are talking about. It’s clearer for the listener or reader.

Exercise Plan Example

Monday: This is my skipping rope. Tuesday: Those are my trainers. Wednesday: That is the field. Thursday: These are my water bottles.

Your Turn: Write Your Plan

Write sentences for each day of the week. Use all four demonstratives to describe things you use or see.

Show and Share!

Lesson Wrap-Up

Great work! Now you can use demonstratives in your writing. Let’s share our plans with the class.

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