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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Prepositions |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Prepositions
Year/Grade 7
English
30 minutes
20 Students
The lesson aligns with the national standards for English Language Arts, focusing on grammar and usage in writing.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homework Check | 5 mins | Review homework assignments without student presentations. Use the checklist for common mistakes and provide corrective feedback. |
| 2 | Introduction to Prepositions | 5 mins | Briefly explain what prepositions are and provide some examples. Engage students by asking questions related to their previous knowledge. |
| 3 | Card Activity Introduction | 5 mins | Distribute printable cards with prompts related to prepositions. Explain how students will fill them out during activities. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 10 mins | In small groups, students will work together to complete the cards, filling in sentences with appropriate prepositions. Monitor progress and assist as needed. |
| 5 | Collection of Cards | 3 mins | Randomly check or collect the cards to assess understanding and inform future instruction. Provide feedback on students' work where necessary. |
| 6 | Assign Homework | 2 mins | Explain the homework assignment that will reinforce the concepts learned in class. Provide brief instructions on how to complete it. |
This lesson aims to enhance students' understanding and practical application of prepositions through varied activities while ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
"Good morning, class! Before we dive into today's lesson, let's take a moment to review the homework you completed for this week. Please take out your homework checklists. I will go over some common mistakes I noticed while reviewing your work. If I mention something you did, please raise your hand and I can clarify any questions!”
(Review common mistakes, providing corrective feedback. Encourage students to think critically about their errors.)
"Great work on the homework, everyone! Remember, it’s okay to make mistakes as long as we learn from them."
"Now, let’s move on to today’s topic: prepositions. Who can tell me what a preposition is? Yes, exactly! Prepositions are words used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence. They show relationships in terms of time, place, and direction."
"Let me give you some examples: 'on', 'in', 'at', 'under', and 'between'. Can anyone use one of these prepositions in a sentence?"
(Encourage students to share sentences using different prepositions.)
"Excellent! Remember, understanding how to use prepositions correctly is very important for clear communication."
"Now, we’re going to do a fun activity with printable cards! I’m going to pass out these cards with prompts related to prepositions. Each card will have a sentence with a missing preposition. Your job will be to fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions."
"Make sure to think about which preposition fits best in the context of each sentence. Everyone should have their own card. Once you receive your card, get ready to work with your group!"
(Distribute the cards to each student.)
"Okay, now that you all have your cards, I want you to form small groups of four. In your groups, work together to complete the sentences on your cards by filling in the appropriate prepositions."
"Remember to discuss your thoughts with your group members. If you’re unsure about a preposition, it’s always helpful to bounce ideas off each other. I will walk around the room to monitor your progress and assist you as needed."
(While students work, circulate the classroom to offer help and encourage collaboration.)
"Time’s up! Please pass your cards to the front of your group. I will collect the cards and take a look at your responses. This will help me understand what we need to focus on in our future lessons."
"While I'm checking your work, think about whether any of the prepositions were tricky for you and how you can work on them moving forward."
(Collect cards and provide brief feedback on a few examples.)
"Before we wrap up today’s lesson, I would like to assign you some homework. You will complete a worksheet that reinforces your understanding of prepositions. The worksheet will have various activities where you will identify and use prepositions in sentences."
"Make sure to complete it by our next class. If you have any questions while working on it, don’t hesitate to ask me or look up examples online. I am confident you all will do great!"
"Let’s finish up here. Thank you all for your hard work today, and I’ll see you next time!"
Define what a preposition is in your own words. Provide at least two examples.
List five common prepositions and use each in a unique sentence.
Identify the preposition in the following sentences and explain the relationship it shows:
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions for the following sentences:
Write five sentences that use different prepositions indicating time, place, and direction. Underline the prepositions in your sentences.
Choose one of the prepositions you found challenging during class. Write a short paragraph using that preposition correctly in context.
Create a mini-dialogue between two characters that includes at least eight prepositions. Highlight the prepositions used in the dialogue.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a preposition? | |
| Can you name three examples of prepositions? | |
| How do prepositions help in constructing sentences? | |
| What are the different relationships that prepositions can show? | |
| Use the preposition "in" in a sentence. | |
| Why is it important to use prepositions correctly? | |
| What was the goal of the card activity? | |
| How did you decide which preposition to use in your sentences? | |
| What strategies did you discuss with your group to determine prepositions? | |
| What was one challenge you faced with prepositions during the activity? | |
| How can you improve your understanding of prepositions moving forward? |