Lesson Content
Warm-Up Question:
In a single family, people often have their own unique hobbies, and there are often days of joy and saddness. They’re not always going to agree on things. Talk about the differences in opinions, interests, and work of the members in your family.
Listening in Context:
There’s a community event happening over there in the park this weekend. They’re planning games, food stalls, live music, and volunteers are bringing their own decorations. It should be a very nice way for everyone to get together.
Definitions:
There (adverb / introductory word): used to indicate a place or to introduce a sentence when the main subject comes later.
– The books are over there. (place)
– There is a new student in class. (introducing a sentence)
Their (possessive adjective): shows that something belongs to a person or group.
– The students forgot their books in the classroom.
– I like their new car; it’s very stylish.
They’re (contraction): short for “they are”.
– They’re excited about the party tonight.
– I think they’re going to arrive early.
How to Remember Which Is Which:
If you’re unsure which one to use:
- Can you replace it with “in that place”? → use there
➤“There” is spelled like “here” → Both refer to location - Can you replace it with “our (ownership)”? → use their
- Can you replace it with “they are”? → use they’re
They’re excited to put their books over there on the table.
Let’s Practice:
Teacher Resources: Grammar Infographic
This infographic is available as a downloadable PDF for individual or classroom use. You can choose between a full-color version and a printer-friendly version. Each file is formatted for easy printing and comes in two sizes: North American letter (8.5″ x 11″) and A4 (210 x 297 mm).
