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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | prepositional phrases |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| 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 |
English
Grade 6
30 minutes
20
This lesson adheres to the national curriculum standards for English language arts, focusing on grammar and sentence structure.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Introduce prepositional phrases, their purpose, and examples. |
| 2 | Direct Instruction | 10 mins | Explain the structure of prepositional phrases and show examples on the board. Engage students in discussion. |
| 3 | Guided Practice | 5 mins | Distribute handouts. Work together as a class to identify prepositional phrases in given sentences. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 5 mins | Divide students into small groups. Each group creates their own sentences using prepositional phrases using the activity cards. |
| 5 | Group Presentations | 3 mins | Each group shares their sentences with the class without formal presentation; encourage informal sharing. |
| 6 | Assign Homework | 2 mins | Briefly explain the homework task and provide written copies without collecting them or asking students to present. |
Reinforce the understanding of prepositional phrases by summarizing key points from the lesson.
"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to dive into the world of prepositional phrases. Can anyone tell me what a preposition is? Yes, that's right! Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
Now, when we add extra words to these prepositions, we create something called a prepositional phrase. For example, in the phrase 'under the table,' 'under' is the preposition, and 'the table' is the noun that completes the meaning. Let’s explore more about them today."
"Okay, everyone, let's gather around the whiteboard. I’m going to draw a few sentences and we’ll highlight the prepositional phrases together.
For instance, let’s look at the sentence: 'The cat jumped on the couch.' Here, ‘on the couch’ is the prepositional phrase. Can anyone tell me what words make up that phrase? Exactly! 'On' is the preposition, and 'the couch' is the noun phrase.
Now, let’s look at another sentence: 'She walked to the store.' Who can identify the prepositional phrase here? Yes, ‘to the store’! You're doing great! Remember, prepositional phrases give us more information about where, when, and how something happens."
"Now, I’m going to hand out some printed examples. Please take a look at the sentences provided on your handouts.
I want you all to work with me to identify the prepositional phrases. Let’s read the first sentence together: 'He sat beside the fire.' Who can spot the prepositional phrase? Yes, 'beside the fire'!
Great job! Now, let’s continue working through these sentences as a group and see how many prepositional phrases we can find together."
"Now it’s time for some teamwork! I’d like you to all get into small groups. I have some activity cards that each group will use.
Your task is to create three sentences using prepositional phrases. Make sure each group member chips in to help come up with ideas. Also, feel free to use sticky notes to write down your phrases and display them proudly!
I’ll give you five minutes to work on this. Let’s get creative, and I can’t wait to see what you come up with!"
"Alright, everyone, let’s come back together! I’d love to hear what each group has created.
Don’t worry about formal presentations; just share your sentences with the class. Who would like to go first?
Fantastic job sharing, everyone! It’s great to see such creativity in your sentences and to identify those prepositional phrases."
"Before we wrap up for today, I have a homework assignment for you. I would like you to write five sentences of your own using prepositional phrases.
Make sure to underline the prepositional phrases in your sentences. I’ll provide handouts with the details of the homework for you to take home.
Remember, there’s no need to turn it in tomorrow, but be ready to share your sentences in our next class."
"To wrap up our lesson, let’s quickly summarize what we learned today. We discovered what prepositional phrases are, how they function in sentences, and we practiced identifying and creating them together.
Great job today, class! I’m proud of you all for your hard work and enthusiasm. Keep thinking about how you can use prepositional phrases in your writing, and I’ll see you all next time!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom with students listening} | - Introduction to prepositional phrases |
| - Definition: Words showing relationship between nouns/pronouns and other words | ||
| - Example: "under the table" - "under" (preposition) + "the table" (noun) | ||
| 2 | {Image: A whiteboard with sentences written} | - Direct Instruction on identifying prepositional phrases |
| - Example: "The cat jumped on the couch" - Prepositional Phrase: "on the couch" | ||
| - Example: "She walked to the store" - Prepositional Phrase: "to the store" | ||
| - Purpose: Provides information about where, when, and how something happens | ||
| 3 | {Image: Students working in groups} | - Guided Practice with printed examples |
| - Identify prepositional phrases as a class | ||
| - Example: "He sat beside the fire" - Prepositional Phrase: "beside the fire" | ||
| - Work collaboratively to find more examples | ||
| 4 | {Image: Group of students discussing} | - Group Activity: Teamwork to create sentences |
| - Task: Create 3 sentences using prepositional phrases | ||
| - Collaboration and creativity encouraged | ||
| - Use sticky notes to display created phrases | ||
| 5 | {Image: Students presenting their work} | - Group Presentations: Share sentences with the class |
| - No formal presentations required | ||
| - Appreciate creativity and effort in identifying prepositional phrases | ||
| - Encourage participation and discussion | ||
| 6 | {Image: Homework assignment on a desk} | - Assign Homework: Write 5 sentences using prepositional phrases |
| - Underline prepositional phrases | ||
| - Homework details will be provided as handouts | ||
| - Ready to share in the next class | ||
| 7 | {Image: A happy classroom with students} | - Conclusion: Summary of what was learned |
| - Understanding of prepositional phrases and their function | ||
| - Practice on identifying and creating phrases | ||
| - Encouragement to use prepositional phrases in future writing |
Define what a preposition is and provide two examples of prepositions.
In the sentence "The dog lay under the bed," identify the prepositional phrase.
Create a sentence using the prepositional phrase "on the roof."
What role do prepositional phrases play in a sentence? Provide at least two functions.
Write a sentence that includes two prepositional phrases. Underline both phrases in your response.
In your own words, explain why it is important to use prepositional phrases in writing.
Identify the prepositional phrases in the following sentence: "The children played in the park after school."
Rewrite the sentence "She is standing next to the fridge" and substitute the prepositional phrase with a different one.
How can prepositional phrases provide more detail in a sentence? Give an example.
List three different prepositions, and for each, write a sentence that includes it as part of a prepositional phrase.
A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Examples: in, on, at, under, beside.
"under the bed"
Example sentence: "The cat is sleeping on the roof."
Prepositional phrases can indicate location (where something is happening) or time (when something is happening).
Example sentence: "The book is on the table and under the lamp."
Prepositional phrases add detail and clarity, helping to set the scene or clarify relationships between objects.
The prepositional phrases are "in the park" and "after school."
Example rewrite: "She is standing in front of the fridge."
Prepositional phrases add detail by specifying the location or time of an action, such as "The cat sleeps on the windowsill."
Examples: a. "in" - "The keys are in the drawer." b. "between" - "There is a path between the trees." c. "with" - "She went to the party with her friends."