Prepositions: The Key to Understanding Relationships

Prepositions: The Key to Understanding Relationships

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and use different types of prepositions correctly.

Make sure to remind students of the learning objective throughout the lesson.

What do you already know about prepositions?

What are Prepositions?

Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

Provide examples and ask students to identify the preposition in each sentence.

Prepositions of Time

Prepositions of time show when something happens. Common prepositions of time include: on, at, in, during, and for.

Provide examples and ask students to create their own sentences using prepositions of time.

Prepositions of Place

Prepositions of place show where something is located. Common prepositions of place include: in, on, at, under, and next to.

Provide examples and ask students to create their own sentences using prepositions of place.

Prepositions of Direction

Prepositions of direction show the direction in which something is moving. Common prepositions of direction include: to, from, into, and out of.

Provide examples and ask students to create their own sentences using prepositions of direction.

Other Prepositions

There are many other prepositions that show various relationships between words in a sentence. Examples include: with, by, for, and without.

Provide examples and ask students to identify the relationship being shown in each sentence.

Using Prepositions Correctly

When using prepositions, it is important to remember to use them correctly based on the relationship being shown in the sentence.

Provide examples of common errors and ask students to correct them.

Prepositions and Phrasal Verbs

Prepositions are also commonly used in phrasal verbs, which are verbs that consist of a verb and a preposition. Examples include: look after, put up with, and get over.

Provide examples and ask students to identify the phrasal verb in each sentence.

Prepositions in Idioms

Prepositions are also used in many idioms, which are phrases that have a meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words. Examples include: on the ball, in the dark, and under the weather.

Provide examples and ask students to identify the meaning of each idiom.

Important Rules and Exceptions

There are some important rules and exceptions to remember when using prepositions, such as: never end a sentence with a preposition and the use of 'to' vs. 'for' in certain situations.

Provide examples and ask students to identify any rules or exceptions being shown in each sentence.

Practice Exercise

Provide a list of sentences for students to identify the preposition and the relationship being shown in each sentence.

Make sure to provide feedback and correct any errors made by students.

Interactive Game

Create an interactive game (such as a Jeopardy-style game) to review the different types of prepositions and their uses.

Make sure to provide clear instructions and rules for the game.

Real-life Application

Provide examples of how prepositions are used in real-life situations, such as giving directions or describing a location.

Ask students to share their own examples and experiences.

Final Assessment

Provide a final assessment to test students' understanding of prepositions, such as a quiz or essay question.

Make sure to provide clear instructions and grading criteria.

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.