Mastering Prepositions with Verbs

Mastering Prepositions with Verbs

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain how some verbs have a set of prepositions to express a meaning.

Introduce the objective of the lesson and let students know what they should expect to learn by the end.

What do you already know about the relationship between verbs and prepositions?

Verbs with Prepositions

Some verbs have a set of prepositions that are commonly used to express a specific meaning.

Introduce the concept of verbs with prepositions and give examples.

Examples of Verbs with Prepositions

Some examples of verbs with prepositions include: look at, listen to, talk about, think of, etc.

Give examples of verbs with prepositions and explain their meanings.

Using Verbs with Prepositions

Using verbs with prepositions can add specificity and clarity to your writing or speaking.

Explain the benefits of using verbs with prepositions and give examples of how they can be used.

Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs are a type of verb that consists of a verb and one or more prepositions.

Introduce the concept of phrasal verbs and give examples.

Examples of Phrasal Verbs

Some examples of phrasal verbs include: break up, call off, get over, look up, etc.

Give examples of phrasal verbs and explain their meanings.

Using Phrasal Verbs

Using phrasal verbs can add depth and nuance to your writing or speaking.

Explain the benefits of using phrasal verbs and give examples of how they can be used.

Common Prepositions

Some common prepositions include: in, on, at, to, with, by, for, from, etc.

List some common prepositions that are often used with verbs.

Common Verb-Preposition Pairs

Some common verb-preposition pairs include: look at, listen to, talk about, think of, etc.

List some common verb-preposition pairs and explain their meanings.

Activities

Have students practice using verb-preposition pairs in sentences and conversations.

Provide activities for students to practice using verb-preposition pairs and give feedback on their usage.

Review

Review the concept of using verbs with prepositions and phrasal verbs.

Summarize the main points of the lesson and give students an opportunity to ask questions.

Assessment

Assess students' understanding of verb-preposition pairs by having them write sentences using them.

Give an assessment to test students' knowledge and understanding of using verb-preposition pairs.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You now understand how some verbs have a set of prepositions to express a meaning.

Wrap up the lesson and congratulate students on their progress.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.