ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel TutoringHour This, That, These, or Those | The Candy Land Adventure
Welcome to Candyland! I’m Eric, the guardian of this sweet place, and this is my friend Liam. Today, we’re going on a fun adventure to the King’s Castle. Along the way, we’ll learn how to use some special words: “this,” “that,” “these,” and “those.” These words help us talk about things that are near or far from us.
Let’s start with “this” and “that.” When we talk about one thing that is close to us, like a lollipop in our hand, we use “this.” For example, you can say, “This is a lollipop.” Easy, right?
Now, if the thing is far away, like a gummy bear on the other side of the room, we use “that.” You can say, “That is a gummy bear.” See the difference? “This” is for things close by, and “that” is for things far away.
Next, we have “these” and “those.” We use “these” when we talk about more than one thing that is close to us. Imagine a bunch of peppermint pinwheels hanging from a tree nearby. You would say, “These are peppermint pinwheels.”
For things that are far away and there are many of them, like a pile of gumdrops, we use “those.” So, you would say, “Those are gumdrops.”
Now, let’s practice using these words. If you see a chocolate fountain right next to you, you would say, “This is a chocolate fountain.” Good job!
If you spot an ice cream cone far away, you would say, “That is an ice cream cone.” You’re doing great!
What if you see a group of gingerbread houses close by? You’d say, “These are gingerbread houses.”
And if there are candy canes far away, you’d say, “Those are candy canes.” Yum!
Are you ready for a challenge? Try using “that” and “those” in one sentence. Here’s an example: “That piece of cotton candy looks delicious, but those tiny pieces of root candy are too hard to resist.”
Wow, you’ve become a master of “this,” “that,” “these,” and “those!”
Congratulations! You’ve helped Liam reach the King’s Castle. Remember, you can practice using these words anytime. If you enjoyed this adventure, tell your friends about it and keep exploring the magical world of Candyland!
Thanks for joining us, and see you next time!
Scavenger Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or classroom. Find three items that are close to you and three items that are far away. Use “this” and “that” to describe them. For example, “This is a book,” or “That is a chair.” Share your findings with a friend or family member!
Picture Sorting: Draw or cut out pictures from magazines of different objects. Sort them into two groups: things that are close and things that are far. Use “these” and “those” to describe the groups. For example, “These are apples,” or “Those are cars.” Display your sorted pictures on a board or table.
Observation Walk: Take a walk outside with a family member or friend. Point out objects you see and use “this,” “that,” “these,” and “those” to describe them. For instance, “This is a flower,” or “Those are trees.” Discuss why you chose each word based on the object’s distance from you.
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Hello and welcome to Tutoring Hours Candyland! I’m Eric, the guardian of Candyland, and this is Liam. In this video, I invite you to join Liam on his Candyland adventure and help him complete a bunch of sentences using the words “this,” “that,” “these,” and “those” as he reaches the King’s Castle. In other words, you are going to complete sentences using the demonstrative pronouns.
Excuse me, could you explain the rules? Of course! You will be posed with sentences throughout your quest for the King’s Castle. All you need to do is complete the sentences using the demonstrative pronouns.
Let me explain further. We use these words to point out nouns and show the distance between the speaker and the nouns. When you want to refer to a singular noun that is close by, like the lollipop in my hand, you say “this.” Go on, give it a try!
“This is a lollipop.” Excellent, Liam! You’re a quick learner. Now, when you’re pointing to a singular noun that’s far away, like the gummy bear over there, you say “that.” Give it a shot!
“That is a gummy bear.” Great job, Liam! You’re on a roll now.
Let’s talk about “these” and “those.” When you refer to plural nouns or multiple things, like the peppermint pinwheels hanging from the tree, you say “these.” Go for it, Liam!
“These are the peppermint pinwheels.” When you’re referring to plural nouns that are far away, like those gumdrops piled up like a hill, you say “those.”
“Those are gumdrops.” Look at you, Liam! You’ve officially become a Candyland language expert.
Now, let’s see if you can put it all together. Challenge accepted! Here is your first challenge: Can you complete this sentence?
Let me think… The word “fountain” is a singular noun and it is close by, so I will use “this.”
“This is a chocolate fountain.” Bravo, Liam! That’s a good start.
Here’s your next sentence: “Ice cream cone” is singular but it is quite far, so I will use “that.”
“That is an ice cream cone.” You’ve nailed it, Liam!
Here comes your next sentence. Wait, my grandma radar is going haywire! Let me first look for the noun. It is “gingerbread houses.” The word “houses” is a plural noun, talking about multiple houses that are close by, so I will use “these.”
“These are gingerbread houses.” Is that right?
Yep, it is! Here comes your fourth challenge. “Candy canes” is a plural noun, and the candy canes are quite far away from where I’m standing, so I will go with “those.”
“Those are candy canes.” Oh boy, those candy canes are calling my name! I want one of each.
You have a few more challenges, Liam. Are you up for them?
Sure, I am! Here you go:
“These are fruity jelly beans.” Yes, we are talking about many jelly beans, and they are also close by. Good job!
Okay, for the final task, we have a surprise for you.
I can’t wait! Here you go: Use “that” and “those” in the same sentence.
Give me a moment to think… That piece of cotton candy looks delicious, but those tiny pieces of root candy are too hard to resist.
Nailed it, Liam! You’ve proven yourself a master of “this,” “that,” “these,” and “those.”
That is the King’s Castle! Your majesty, here I come!
Well folks, Liam has finally reached the King’s Castle, and we have reached the end of our lesson. Visit tutoringhour.com and practice using “this,” “that,” “these,” and “those” to complete sentences. If you enjoyed this adventure, don’t forget to like and subscribe to this video. Also, share the video with your fellow Candyland wanderers.
Thanks for watching! See you next time!
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