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Welcome to Prepositions! – Understanding prepositions – Prepositions are words that show position or direction. – Prepositions connect nouns/pronouns – They link nouns or pronouns to other words. – Common prepositions: on, in, under – Examples: The cat is on the table. The dog is under the table. – Prepositions in sentences – ‘The bird flew over the tree.’ Over relates the bird to the tree. | This slide introduces the concept of prepositions to fourth graders, explaining that prepositions are words that describe the relationship between nouns or pronouns and other parts of a sentence. They often tell us where or when something is in relation to something else. Use everyday examples to illustrate prepositions, such as ‘on the desk,’ ‘under the chair,’ or ‘between the pages.’ Encourage students to think of prepositions as words that help us understand where things are. Have students practice by identifying prepositions in sentences and discussing the relationship they describe.

Where is the Cat? Understanding Prepositions – Prepositions show location – Words like ON, UNDER tell us where – Let’s locate the cat with prepositions – Example: Cat ON the chair – ON means the cat is atop the chair – Example: Cat UNDER the table – UNDER means the cat is beneath the table | This slide is aimed at helping fourth-grade students understand the concept of prepositions in a fun and engaging way. Prepositions are words that tell us the location of something in relation to something else. By using the familiar game of finding an object, in this case, a cat, students can relate to the concept easily. Use examples like ‘The cat is ON the chair’ to show that the cat is atop the chair, and ‘The cat is UNDER the table’ to indicate it is beneath the table. Encourage students to come up with their own sentences using different prepositions to describe the location of the cat or other objects in the classroom.

Prepositions in Time – Prepositions show when events happen – Use ‘at’ for specific times – Example: at 3 o’clock, at noon – Use ‘on’ for days and dates – Example: on Monday, on Halloween – Use ‘in’ for parts of the day, months, seasons – Example: in the morning, in April, in winter | This slide introduces students to the concept of time-related prepositions, which help us understand when something takes place. ‘At’ is used for specific clock times, ‘on’ is for specific days and dates, and ‘in’ is for more general times like parts of the day, months, and seasons. Encourage students to think of their own examples and understand that these prepositions are key to providing clear information about time in sentences. Practice with the class by asking them to use these prepositions in sentences about their daily routines or favorite holidays.

Finding Prepositions in Sentences – What are prepositions? – Words that show location or time, like ‘on’, ‘in’, ‘before’, ‘after’ – Prepositions connect nouns or pronouns – They link nouns/pronouns to other words, forming a relationship – Activity: Find prepositions in a sentence – Look for prepositions in ‘The book is ON the table next TO the lamp.’ | This slide introduces students to the concept of prepositions and how they function within sentences to connect nouns or pronouns to other words, indicating relationships such as time or location. The activity is designed to help students apply their understanding by identifying prepositions in a given sentence. For the activity, guide the students to recognize ‘on’ and ‘to’ as prepositions that connect the noun ‘book’ to ‘table’ and ‘lamp’ respectively. Encourage them to explain the relationship these prepositions indicate. Additional activities could include finding prepositions in their favorite storybooks or writing sentences using specific prepositions.

Exploring Objects of Prepositions – What is an object of a preposition? – It’s the noun or pronoun after the preposition – Example: ‘She walked TO the store’ – ‘Store’ is the object of ‘to’ – Activity: Identify the preposition’s object – Find the object of ‘to’ in the example | This slide introduces the concept of the object of a preposition, which is essential for understanding how prepositions function in sentences. Start by explaining that the object of a preposition is the word that the preposition is ‘pointing to’ or ‘relating to’ in the sentence. Use the example provided to illustrate this point. For the activity, guide the students to identify ‘store’ as the object of the preposition ‘to’ in the given sentence. Encourage them to explain why ‘store’ is the object and how they determined it. Provide additional examples if time allows and ensure that students are comfortable with the concept before moving on.

Preposition Practice – Identifying prepositions – Prepositions are words like ‘on’, ‘in’, ‘under’ – Finding preposition objects – The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows it – Complete the worksheet – Prepositions need objects – Without an object, a word is not a preposition | This slide is designed to engage fourth-grade students in a practical exercise to identify prepositions and their objects. Begin by explaining that prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Use simple examples to illustrate this point. Then, move on to explain that the object of a preposition is the word that follows the preposition and is related to another element in the sentence. Distribute a worksheet with sentences where students have to identify prepositions and their objects. Remind them that a preposition must have an object. For example, in the sentence ‘The cat is under the table,’ ‘under’ is the preposition and ‘table’ is its object. Encourage students to ask questions if they’re unsure and to use the worksheet to practice.

Class Activity: Preposition Scavenger Hunt – Find objects and their prepositions – Look around the classroom and describe where things are using prepositions like ‘under’, ‘over’, ‘beside’, etc. – Pair up for sentence creation – Work with a classmate to make up sentences that include prepositions and the objects you found. – Use prepositions in sentences – Make sure your sentences show where objects are located. – Share with the class – Present the sentences you’ve created to everyone and listen to others. | This activity is designed to help students identify prepositions and understand their use in describing the location of objects. By working in pairs, students can collaborate and learn from each other as they create sentences. Encourage creativity and correct usage of prepositions. As a teacher, prepare to guide them with examples and assist if they struggle to find objects or create sentences. Possible activities: 1) Finding the most unique object to describe, 2) Creating a story using the sentences, 3) Drawing the classroom layout with objects and prepositions, 4) Using prepositions to describe a classmate’s location, 5) A competition for who can use the most prepositions correctly.