Common Prepositions English Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Lesson Plan: English Grammar, Primary 3, First Term, Week 7

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 7
Age: 8 years
Topic: Prepositions
Sub-topic: Common Prepositions
Duration: 1 hour

Behavioral Objectives:

1. Pupils will be able to define prepositions.
2. Pupils will identify common prepositions in sentences.
3. Pupils will use prepositions correctly in sentences.

Keywords: Preposition, Location, Time, Direction

Set Induction: Start by showing a picture of a classroom and ask pupils to describe the position of objects using prepositions (e.g., on, under, beside).

Entry Behavior: Pupils have learned about nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with prepositions
• Pictures illustrating prepositions
• Chart with common prepositions

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss sentences from previous lessons and identify where actions happen or objects are located.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Listening

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Pictures
• Charts

Content:

1. Definition of Prepositions
2. Common Prepositions:
   • Location (e.g., on, under, beside, between)
   • Time (e.g., before, after, during)
   • Direction (e.g., to, from, into, out of)

Examples:

• Location: The book is on the table.
• Time: We play after school.
• Direction: She walks to the park.

Evaluation 

1. The cat is ___ the chair.
   • a) on
   • b) before
   • c) to
2. We eat dinner ___ 7 PM.
   • a) between
   • b) at
   • c) into
3. The boy ran ___ the field.
   • a) from
   • b) during
   • c) under
4. She sits ___ her friend.
   • a) beside
   • b) before
   • c) after
5. We go to bed ___ night.
   • a) on
   • b) during
   • c) at
6. The ball is ___ the box.
   • a) out of
   • b) between
   • c) before
7. He comes ___ school.
   • a) during
   • b) from
   • c) into
8. The dog jumped ___ the fence.
   • a) over
   • b) after
   • c) on
9. She arrived ___ the movie started.
   • a) before
   • b) beside
   • c) into
10. They walked ___ the park.
    • a) during
    • b) to
    • c) under

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What is a preposition? A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
2. What are common prepositions of location? Common prepositions of location include on, under, beside, and between.
3. What are common prepositions of time? Common prepositions of time include before, after, and during.
4. What are common prepositions of direction? Common prepositions of direction include to, from, into, and out of.
5. Give an example of a preposition of location. Example: on.
6. Give an example of a preposition of time. Example: after.
7. Give an example of a preposition of direction. Example: to.
8. Is “under” a preposition of location or time? “Under” is a preposition of location.
9. Is “before” a preposition of time or direction? “Before” is a preposition of time.
10. Is “to” a preposition of location or direction? “To” is a preposition of direction.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Adverbs.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Prepositions,” using flashcards and charts.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Display flashcards with examples of prepositions.
• Explain the types of prepositions.
• Ask pupils to identify prepositions in sentences.

Learners’ Activities:

• Identify and use prepositions in sentences.
• Participate in group discussions about prepositions.
• Complete fill-in-the-blank questions.

Assessment:

1. Define a preposition.
2. Name two prepositions of location.
3. Give three examples of prepositions of time.
4. Give three examples of prepositions of direction.
5. Use “on” in a sentence.
6. Use “before” in a sentence.
7. Use “to” in a sentence.
8. Identify the preposition in the sentence: “She sits beside her friend.”
9. Identify the preposition in the sentence: “We play after school.”
10. Identify the preposition in the sentence: “He runs to the park.”

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides necessary feedback.

More Useful Links

• Types of Adjectives Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
• Verbs Grammar Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5