Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and use prepositions correctly in sentences.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencil

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Introduction to Prepositions

   Start by explaining to the student what prepositions are and their purpose in a sentence. Provide examples of common prepositions such as "in," "on," "under," "above," "beside," and "between." Encourage the student to come up with their own examples as well.

2. Identifying Prepositions

   Give the student a list of sentences and ask them to identify the prepositions in each sentence. They can underline or circle the prepositions. Review the answers together and discuss any questions or difficulties the student may have encountered.

3. Creating Sentences

   Ask the student to create their own sentences using prepositions. They can use the prepositions you discussed earlier or come up with new ones. Encourage them to be creative and use a variety of prepositions in their sentences.

4. Preposition Scavenger Hunt

   Take the student on a preposition scavenger hunt around the house or outside. Ask them to find objects and describe their location using prepositions. For example, "The book is on the table" or "The dog is under the chair." This activity helps reinforce the understanding of prepositions in a real-life context.

Third Grade Talking Points

• "Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence."
• "They help us understand where something is or when something happens."
• "Examples of prepositions include 'in,' 'on,' 'under,' 'above,' 'beside,' and 'between.'"
• "We use prepositions to describe location, direction, time, and more."
• "When identifying prepositions, look for words that show where something is or where it is going."
• "Prepositions are important because they help us communicate more clearly and accurately."