2. Objectives:
3. Correctly identify instances of 3rd person in context. 4. Use
3rd person correctly in sentences.Extended Objective:
Write paragraph in 3rd person to describe a family member or
friend.Include a description of what they do, what they look like,
their age, height and/or physical characteristics.
5. Lets Review:
The first person is when the speaker is talking
about____________________.
How are you?
Hi.My name is Tim.
themself
The second person is when the speaker is talking to
_______________________.
someone else
6. Good work!
7. The 3rd person refers to:
Someone or something being spoken about
That person or thing is NOT involved in the conversation!
3rd Person Singular
8. he
she
There are two pronouns to use in place of someones name in
English.
Remember:
these only are used to refer to one person.
(male)
(female)
3rd Person Pronouns
9. Did you know.?
Many books are written in the 3rd person.
Think of your favorite book
Does it use words like he and she?
If it does thats the 3rd person!
Cool Fact
10. He likes to read books about cowboys.
She paints a picture in art class.
3rd Person Examples
11. The 3rd person also works for nouns that arent people.
The pronoun for these words would be:
it
12.
13. It is violent. 14. My hat is black. 15. It is black. 16.
That cow is huge! 17. It is huge!Notice that we eliminate the
definite/indefinite articles, possessive adjectives and
demonstrative adjectives.
IT
18. Now its your turn!
19. He
My dad works very hard.__________works with cars.
20. I live in New York City._________ is a very loud and busy
place.
It
21. She
________ wore a dress to the dance.Anna looked very pretty.
22. Which one of these sentences is written in the 3rd
person?
You talk too fast.You should slow down when reading a big
paragraph.
My friend is Andrew.He is funny and nice.Sometimes he visits my
house.
I live with my mom and brother.I have two dogs and a cat.
23. Great job!Keep practicing!
Try writing a short paragraph about a friend or family member.Give
it to your teacher when you are done.
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