Circle the Demonstratives

This worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 strengthen grammar awareness by identifying demonstrative pronouns within a connected narrative passage. Through close reading, text annotation, grammar recognition, and counting accuracy, learners locate examples of this, that, these, and those as they naturally appear in authentic writing rather than isolated sentences.

Learning Goals

• Identifying Demonstrative Pronouns (Grades 3-5) – Students recognize and circle this, that, these, and those within a passage.
• Grammar Recognition in Context – Learners understand how demonstrative pronouns function in connected text.
• Close Reading and Text Annotation – Students practice careful scanning and marking important grammar features.
• Reading Comprehension – The activity reinforces attention to detail while maintaining overall understanding of the passage.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with elementary ELA grammar and reading standards.
• Authentic Text Practice – Uses a narrative passage to show grammar in real writing.
• Built-In Challenge Component – Counting total demonstratives encourages accuracy and thorough review.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for grammar lessons, literacy centers, independent practice, or formative assessment.

This demonstrative pronoun worksheet supports grammar fluency, reading accuracy, and close-reading skills. By identifying pronouns in a meaningful passage, students gain confidence recognizing how demonstratives clarify meaning in everyday writing. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool language arts setting, this printable provides focused, no-prep practice that strengthens both grammar knowledge and reading comprehension.

This worksheet is part of our Demonstrative Pronouns Worksheets collection.