Grammar · JHS2 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.3.1.1.2 - Demonstrate use of relative pronouns (who/whom, which/that, whose) correctly in speaking and writing

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify relative pronouns (who, whom, which, that, whose) in given sentences and state what each one refers to.
Construct at least five original sentences using who, whom or whose to refer to human beings.
Construct at least three original sentences using which or that to refer to non-human entities.
Join two independent clauses into one sentence using an appropriate relative pronoun.
Distinguish between who and whom and use each correctly in a sentence.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Grammar and Grammar Usage (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Grammar (3.1)
Content standard: B8.3.1.1 - Apply the knowledge of word classes and their functions in Communication
Indicator: B8.3.1.1.2 - Demonstrate use of relative pronouns (who/whom, which/that, whose) correctly in speaking and writing
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 5 (Week 17 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 50
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Construct sentences with relative pronouns that relate to human beings (who/whose/that).
E.g. The boy (who/that) won the competition is Kwame.
The girl whose picture you sent me is now our prefect.
- Construct sentences with relative pronouns that relate to non- human entities (which/that).
The car (which/that) is sprayed dark brown is for Bashiru.
- Use relative pronouns to join two independent clauses together. E.g. I like friends. They are helpful. I like friends that are helpful.