Grammar Song 02 — The Pronoun

Introduction — spoken over music “We named the world with nouns before. Now let’s avoid repeating more!” Stanza 1 — real-life examples Riya has a book to read; She opens it today. The children greet their teacher; They smile and wave her way! Chorus I and you, and he and she, It and we and they can be Words we use in place of names— Pronouns keep our meaning clear! Stanza 2 — definition A pronoun takes a noun’s place When we speak or when we write. “Riya” can become “she”; Now the sentence sounds just right! Chorus (repeat) I and you, and he and she, It and we and they can be Words we use in place of names— Pronouns keep our meaning clear! Stanza 3 — more examples “I” speak for myself today; “You” are listening to the song. “We” are learning side by side; “They” can sing and join along! Stanza 4 — use in sentences “The peacock spreads its feathers”; “It” stands beneath a tree. “My friends are in the classroom”; “They” are learning there with me! Practice break “Riya reads a book. Riya likes the book. Which pronouns could we use?” Practice answer “She likes it—that’s right! You chose the pronouns well!” Final chorus I and you, and he and she, It and we and they can be Words we use in place of names— Pronouns keep our meaning clear! RK Pema says: speak with ease!