Objective: To know the possessive nouns

Subject: English

Grade Level: Grade 5

Learning across curriculum:

1. Social Studies - Exploring historical figures' possessive nouns

2. Science - Identifying possessive nouns related to scientific concepts

3. Mathematics - Using possessive nouns in word problems involving measurement

Review Motivation:

1. Show a short video clip featuring possessive nouns in action, such as a news
report about a dog's ownership of a bone.

2. Conduct a brainstorming session where students share possessive nouns they

encounter in their daily lives, such as their own names or the names of their favorite
books.

3. Play a game of possessive noun charades, where students act out possessive
nouns and their classmates have to guess what they are.

Activity 1: Possessive Nouns Scavenger Hunt

Materials: Worksheets with sentences containing possessive nouns, pencils,

timers

Instructions:

1. Divide the students into small groups.

2. Give each group a worksheet with sentences containing possessive nouns.

3. Set a time limit for the scavenger hunt.

4. In their groups, students search for examples of possessive nouns around the
classroom or school.

5. When they find a possessive noun, they write it down on their worksheet and
provide a short explanation of why it is a possessive noun.

6. The group that finds the most possessive nouns within the time limit wins.

Rubrics:

- Correct identification of possessive nouns (5 points)

- Accurate explanation of why it is a possessive noun (5 points)

Assessment questions:

1. Identify the possessive noun in the sentence: "The cat's tail is fluffy."

2. Rewrite the sentence using a possessive noun: "The book belongs to the student."

Activity 2: Possessive Noun Story Writing

Materials: Paper, pencils, markers

Instructions:

1. Provide each student with a blank sheet of paper.

2. Instruct them to create a story using at least five possessive nouns.

3. Encourage creativity and imagination in their stories.

4. After writing their stories, students can illustrate them using markers.

5. Allow students to share their stories with the class.

Rubrics:

- Use of at least five possessive nouns (5 points)

- Creativity and originality of the story (5 points)

Assessment questions:

1. Write a sentence using a possessive noun to show ownership.

2. Identify the possessive noun in the sentence: "The children's toys are scattered on
the floor."

Activity 3: Possessive Noun Board Game

Materials: Board game template, dice, game cards with sentences containing
possessive nouns

Instructions:

1. Divide the students into small groups.

2. Provide each group with a board game template, dice, and game cards.

3. In their groups, students take turns rolling the dice and moving their game pieces
on the board.

4. When they land on a space, they draw a game card and read the sentence
containing a possessive noun.

5. The student must correctly identify the possessive noun in the sentence to move
forward.

6. The first student to reach the finish line wins.

Rubrics:

- Correct identification of possessive nouns (5 points)

- Progress in the game (5 points)

Assessment questions:

1. Rewrite the sentence using a possessive noun: "The car belongs to John."

2. Identify the possessive noun in the sentence: "The dog's tail wagged happily."

Analysis:
After each activity, the teacher will assess students' understanding of possessive
nouns based on their performance in the activities and their responses to the
assessment questions. This analysis will help identify areas where students may
need additional support or clarification.

Abstraction:

During the analysis phase, the teacher will guide students in summarizing and
abstracting the key concepts and rules related to possessive nouns. This will help
students develop a deeper understanding of possessive nouns and how they are
used in writing.

Application:

To apply their knowledge of possessive nouns in a real-life problem, students will be

given a scenario where they have to write a letter to a friend, using possessive
nouns to describe their favorite possessions and explain why they are important.

Assessment:

Teachers can assess students' learning of possessive nouns by:

1. Observing their participation and engagement in class activities.

2. Reviewing their written work, such as the possessive noun scavenger hunt
worksheets, story writing, and board game performance.

3. Conducting quizzes or tests that include questions about possessive nouns and
their usage.

Assignment:

As an assignment, students can create a possessive noun collage, where they cut
out pictures from magazines or printouts and label them with possessive nouns to
show ownership. They can present their collages to the class and explain why they
chose those particular possessive nouns.