Demonstratives
Demonstratives are words used to "point" to specific people or things. They tell the listener how close or far an object is from the speaker.
Singular Reference
THIS (Near)
Used for one thing that is close to you.
"This is my pen."
THAT (Far)
Used for one thing that is away from you.
"That is your bag."
Plural Reference
THESE (Near)
Used for many things that are close to you.
"These are my books."
THOSE (Far)
Used for many things that are away from you.
"Those are chairs."
Spatial Logic Matrix
| Quantity | Near (Close) | Far (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Singular (1) | This | That |
| Plural (2+) | These | Those |
💡 Teacher Tip: Muscle Memory
Have students touch their desk for 'This/These' and point at the window for 'That/Those'. Combining movement with speech helps internalize distance.
Mastery Lab
🟢 Practice: Fill the Blanks
1. ______ is my book. (Near)
2. ______ are my friends. (Near, many)
3. ______ is your school. (Far)
4. ______ are birds. (Far, many)
“The Gallery Walk”
Walk around and point: "This is my chair," "That is the clock."
Archive Linguistic Data
Synchronize demonstrative mastery results with the HOD.