Difference between pairs of sentence The use of ‘in’ and ‘at’ ‘in’ in simple sentences correctly.
Subject :
English Grammar
Topic :
Difference between pairs of sentence
The use of ‘in’ and ‘at’ in simple sentences correctly.
Class :
Primary 6 / Basic 6
Term :
Third Term
Week :
Week 4
Reference Materials : .
Scheme of Work
online materials
Textbook
Instructional Materials :..
- Wall Charts
- pictorials
- pictures
Previous Knowledge :
The pupils have previous knowledge of the use of preposition
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- make use of preposition like in , or at correctly in sentences
Content :
Difference between pairs of sentence
The use of ‘in’ and ‘at’ ‘in’ in simple sentences correctly.
A preposition is a word that is used to show the relationship that exist between tow or more nouns or pronouns
The prepositions of location at, in, on are somehow confusing in usage when it comes to its usage than basic position preposition.
Prepositions that deals with location are associated with specific types of locations, which must be understood.
The use of preposition (in)
It is used to refer to a specific point in time eg
- i was born in 1982
- i saw him in April
- it rained in the evening
- The pencil is in the box
- am in school right now learning
The use of preposition (at)
It is used to refer to or express
- specific location (e.g., “Mr Alabi Micheal is waiting at home for me “),
- specific time (e.g., “The interview is at 3 P.M.”),
- or a specific point (e.g., “The current inflation rate is at 75 percent.”).
More Examples in sentences
- I sat at my table wondering what will happen next.
- Let’s meet at 8:45.
- The bus will stop at the supermarket.
- The leopard scratched at the tourist vehicle windscreen.
- Their wedding was at Ikorodu town hall.
- There were a lot of fans at Yemi Alade’s latest concert.
- They all laughed at Basketmouth jokes.
- The lion lunged at the lamb
- He stood at the pulpit.
- Don’t you dare yell at him.
| At | In | On |
| at work | in class | on the floor |
| at home | in college | on the ground |
| at the bank | in the hospital | on the freeway |
| at the beach | in my car | on the lawn |
| at 123 Main Street | in a taxi | on the subway |
| at IKEJA | in a canoe | on the Titanic |
| at the party | in the sky | on the plane |
| at the bus stop | in the universe | on Mount Everest |
| at the ticket counter | in the army | on the stairs |
| at my desk | in the Rocky Mountains | on Mars |
| at the dinner table | in the Pacific | on the shore |
| at the exit | in the crowd | on the sidewalk |
| at the supermarket | in the theater | on the balcony |
| at the wedding | in China | on Catalina Island |
| at the post office | in Africa | on his motorcycle |
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Evaluation :
Fill The Gaps With The Right Prepositions (at ,in , on)
- We are …………. school
- We met ………… the party
- Am ,,,,,,,, my office right now
- I work ………… Lagos
- i live …… ikeja
Conclusion :
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written. He or she does the necessary corrections when the need arises.
Assignment :
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about Review of guides to good essay writing