The role of algorithms in enhancing the effectiveness of studying pronouns in the 6th form: the semantic and grammatical-orthographic aspects. Part 1. Lexicogrammatical classes of pronouns and their correlation with the nominal parts of speech

The paper aims to outline the role of algorithms in improving the effectiveness of studying pronouns at school level. The study demonstrates the correlation between the lexico-grammatical classes of pronouns and the nominal parts of speech (nouns, adjectives, and numerals). The focus of analysis is the grammatical features, declension, and spelling of pronouns. Additionally, the basic spellings and usage of pronouns with prepositions are analysed. The research uses the technique of structuring and processing grammatical material in the form of diagrams, tables, algorithms which are created in the classroom. Thus, they facilitate a successful acquisition of the grammatical material on the syllabus. The effectiveness of the proposed methodology for studying pronouns was proved during a research and methodological investigation. This conclusion is valid as sixth formers learnt to 1) view pronouns in conjunction with their general grammatical meaning; 2) distinguish the morphological features of pronouns; 3) classify pronouns according to their semantic affinity with the nominal parts of speech; 4) decline pronouns and build normative grammatical forms of words; 5) classify the lexico-grammatical classes of pronouns in accordance with their correlation to the nominal parts of speech; 6) identify grammatical homonyms among lexico-grammatical classes of pronouns. The paper substantiates the practicality of the algorithmic approach to teaching the above-mentioned grammatical material in the 6th form. This is evidenced by schoolchildren’s ability to differentiate between pronouns and other parts of speech, discern morphological errors while building word forms and correct them in compliance with algorithms.

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