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Welcome to Prepositions! – Define prepositions – Prepositions are words that connect and show the position or time relationship between different elements within a sentence. – Show relationships in sentences – They link nouns or pronouns to other words, indicating direction, location, time, or method. – Common prepositions: on, in, by – ‘On’ the table, ‘in’ the box, ‘by’ the tree are examples showing where things are positioned. – Usage examples: with, under – ‘With’ a friend, ‘under’ the bridge show how things are used or where they are located. | This slide introduces the concept of prepositions to the students. Prepositions are important parts of speech that help to give more detail in our sentences. They can tell us where something is, when something happened, and how something is done. Examples like ‘on the table’ or ‘by the tree’ help students visualize the relationship between the objects and their surroundings. Encourage students to think of prepositions as ‘anywhere a cat can go’ around a box to help them remember. Have students come up with their own sentences using common prepositions to reinforce their understanding.

Prepositions in Action – Prepositions show relationships – Indicate time, location, direction – Example: ‘The cat is under the table’ – ‘Under’ connects ‘the cat’ to ‘the table’ – ‘Under’ is a preposition – It tells us where the cat is | This slide introduces students to the concept of prepositions and how they function within a sentence. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, often indicating time, location, or direction. For example, in the sentence ‘The cat is under the table,’ the preposition ‘under’ tells us the location of the cat in relation to the table. It’s important for students to recognize prepositions and their objects to understand the full meaning of a sentence. Have students practice by identifying prepositions in sentences and discussing what kind of relationship the prepositions are indicating. Encourage them to come up with their own sentences using prepositions to describe time, location, and direction.

Finding the Object of a Preposition – Object follows the preposition – Can be a noun or pronoun – Example: She walked to the store – ‘To’ is the preposition, ‘store’ is the noun after it – ‘Store’ is the object of ‘to’ – Identifies ‘to’ connects ‘walked’ and ‘store’ | This slide is aimed at helping students identify the object of a preposition in a sentence. The object of a preposition is always a noun or pronoun and it follows the preposition. For example, in the sentence ‘She walked to the store,’ the word ‘store’ is the object of the preposition ‘to.’ It’s important for students to recognize that the preposition connects the action of walking with the destination, which is the store. Encourage students to practice by finding the preposition in a sentence and then identifying the word that follows it as the object of the preposition. Provide additional examples and exercises to reinforce this concept.

Understanding Prepositional Phrases – Prepositional phrase components – A preposition with its object forms a phrase – Example: ‘The book on the desk’ – ‘on’ is the preposition, ‘desk’ is the object – ‘on the desk’ describes location – It tells us where the book is located – Prepositions add detail to sentences | This slide introduces the concept of prepositional phrases to the students. A prepositional phrase always includes a preposition (like ‘on’) and its object (like ‘desk’), which together provide additional information about something in a sentence. In the example ‘The book on the desk is mine,’ the phrase ‘on the desk’ tells us the location of the book. It’s important for students to recognize how prepositions function to add detail and clarity to sentences. Encourage students to identify prepositional phrases in sentences and discuss what information these phrases add. Have them practice by finding examples in their favorite books or in sentences they create.

Let’s Practice: Prepositions and Their Objects – Identify prepositions in sentences – Underline the prepositional phrases – Objects of prepositions: nouns/pronouns – Objects can be ‘the ball’, ‘him’, ‘the park’, etc. – Practice with example sentences – ‘The cat is under the table.’ – ‘under’ is the preposition, ‘the table’ is the object. | This slide is designed for a class activity where students will apply their knowledge of prepositions and their objects. Start by explaining that prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Then, guide students to identify prepositions in example sentences and underline the entire prepositional phrase. Emphasize that the object of a preposition is always a noun or pronoun and is part of the prepositional phrase. Provide sentences for students to practice with and encourage them to share their answers. For example, in the sentence ‘The cat is under the table,’ ‘under’ is the preposition and ‘the table’ is the object. Have students work individually or in pairs, and prepare to discuss as a class.

Class Activity: Preposition Hunt – Pair up for a preposition search – Find prepositional phrases in text – Look for words that show relationships in sentences – Underline prepositions, circle objects – Identify the word the preposition relates to – Share findings with the class | This interactive class activity is designed to help students recognize and understand the use of prepositions in sentences. By working in pairs, students will engage with a text to identify prepositional phrases. They will underline the prepositions to highlight their use and circle the objects to show the relationship between the two. After the hunt, students will present their findings, allowing them to learn from each other’s discoveries. For the teacher: Prepare a selection of texts suitable for the exercise, ensure students understand the task, and facilitate the sharing session afterwards. Possible variations of the activity could include finding prepositions in song lyrics, creating a preposition collage, or writing a short story using a list of prepositions.

Wrapping Up: Prepositions & Homework – Review prepositions and objects – Homework: 10 sentences with prepositions – Craft sentences using prepositions like ‘under’, ‘over’, ‘between’, etc. – Use different prepositions in each – Ensure each sentence has a unique preposition – Share your sentences next class | As we conclude today’s lesson, remind students of the key points about prepositions and their objects. For homework, students are to write 10 sentences, each incorporating a different preposition to demonstrate their understanding of how prepositions function within a sentence. Encourage creativity and the use of a variety of prepositions. In the next class, students will have the opportunity to share their sentences, allowing them to learn from each other’s examples. This exercise will help reinforce their ability to identify and use prepositions correctly.