Relative Clauses Presentation

The KS2 Grammar presentation on relative clauses is a comprehensive resource aimed at Year 5 students to enhance their understanding and usage of relative clauses. It provides a structured approach for teachers to deliver the content, with the flexibility to tailor the resources to the class's needs. The presentation is divided into sections, each containing a blend of whole-class teaching, group and paired activities, as well as independent tasks. Teachers are encouraged to adjust the level of support provided during the lesson as they see fit, ensuring that all students can effectively grasp the concept of relative clauses and relative pronouns.

The presentation outlines that a relative clause is a type of subordinate clause that modifies a noun and is often introduced by a relative pronoun such as 'who', 'which', 'where', 'when', 'whose', or 'that'. It's noted that the pronoun 'that' is sometimes omitted in sentences. The correct punctuation of relative clauses, whether placed at the end or in the middle of a sentence, is also explained, highlighting the use of commas to set off additional information. Activities included in the presentation aim to reinforce learning, with exercises to identify relative clauses in sentences and challenges that encourage students to write short paragraphs using relative clauses to add extra information. Additionally, there is a reading challenge that prompts students to find relative clauses in their reading books, further solidifying their understanding of the topic.