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What part of a lesson	Practice
Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 10
What topic	adjectival and adverbial prepositional phrases charades
Quantity	10
Any other preferences	examples of each phrase and how to act it out

Lesson Plan: Practice with Adjectival and Adverbial Prepositional Phrases Charades

Objective

Students will reinforce their understanding of adjectival and adverbial prepositional phrases through a fun and engaging game of charades. This activity will help them visualize and act out the meaning of various phrases, enhancing their learning and retention.

Materials Needed

• Slips of paper with prepositional phrases written on them (10 total)
• A container to hold the slips of paper
• A timer or stopwatch
• A whiteboard and markers for notes

Instructions

1. Preparation: Before the class, write down each of the prepositional phrases on a slip of paper. Fold them and place them in a container.

2. Introduction: Briefly review what adjectival and adverbial prepositional phrases are. Remind students that adjectival phrases modify nouns and can tell us more about a noun (example: "the book on the table"), while adverbial phrases modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs (example: "runs in the park").

3. Group Division: Split the class into two teams.

4. Rules Explanation: Explain the rules of charades:

   • One student from a team will draw a slip of paper from the container and act out the prepositional phrase without speaking or using props.
   • The team has a set time (e.g., 1 minute) to guess the phrase.
   • If they guess correctly, they earn a point; if not, the other team gets a chance to guess for half points.

5. Game Play: Alternate between teams and continue until all phrases are completed. Tally the points at the end to determine the winning team.

Prepositional Phrases for Charades

Adjectival Prepositional Phrases

1. "The painting on the wall"

   • Act it out: Mimic hanging a painting on a wall and point to it proudly.

2. "The cat under the bed"

   • Act it out: Crouch down and pretend to pet an invisible cat that is hiding.

3. "The book by the window"

   • Act it out: Pretend to read a book while sitting by an imaginary window, enjoying the view.

4. "The shoes in the closet"

   • Act it out: Mimic opening a closet door and looking for something, then pulling out imaginary shoes.

5. "The flowers in the garden"

   • Act it out: Pretend to water and tend to a garden filled with colorful imaginary flowers.

Adverbial Prepositional Phrases

6. "In the morning"

   • Act it out: Pretend to wake up from sleep, stretch, and enjoy a cup of coffee.

7. "With great enthusiasm"

   • Act it out: Leap into the air joyfully, clapping your hands and smiling widely.

8. "After school"

   • Act it out: Mimic leaving a classroom, packing a backpack, and heading out excitedly.

9. "Without hesitation"

   • Act it out: Quickly and decisively point or gesture as if making a fast decision.

10. "During the performance"

    • Act it out: Act out applauding, for example, or show excitement while pretending to watch a show.

Conclusion

Wrap up the charades game by discussing the phrases used and reviewing their meanings. Ask students to reflect on how acting out helped them memorize the phrases. Reinforce the definitions of adjectival and adverbial prepositional phrases through additional examples or a short quiz. This engaging practice will solidify their understanding and create a fun learning atmosphere!