The Use of Prepositions English Grammar Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Lesson Plan: The Use of Prepositions

Subject: English Grammar

Class: Primary 1

Term: Second Term

Week: 10

Age: 5–6 years

Topic: The Use of Prepositions

Sub-topic: Examples of Prepositions: On, Under, Inside, At, Of, In, To

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define prepositions.
2. Identify and explain common prepositions (on, under, inside, at, of, in, to).
3. Use prepositions correctly in sentences.
4. Demonstrate understanding of prepositions with practical examples.

Keywords

Prepositions, Position, On, Under, Inside, At, Of, In, To

Set Induction

The teacher places a book on the table, another book under the table, and a third book inside a bag. The teacher then asks pupils where each book is, prompting them to use the words “on,” “under,” and “inside.”

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with identifying and describing the location of objects around them.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with prepositions written on them
• Real objects for demonstration (e.g., bag, table, pen, chair)
• Charts with sentences using prepositions

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds pupils of previous lessons about objects and their positions, linking this to the words used to describe where things are.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary English Grammar Workbook

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards showing prepositions
• Objects for practical examples (e.g., a chair, a table, a bag)
• Charts with sentences showing the use of prepositions

Content

Definition and Explanation of Prepositions

1. Prepositions are words used to show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other parts of a sentence.
2. They often tell us the position or direction of an object.

Examples of Common Prepositions and Their Use

1. On – Used to show that something is resting on a surface.
   • Example: The book is on the table.
2. Under – Used to show that something is below another object.
   • Example: The bag is under the chair.
3. Inside – Used to show that something is within something else.
   • Example: The pen is inside the bag.
4. At – Used to indicate a specific point or place.
   • Example: She is at the door.
5. Of – Used to show belonging or association.
   • Example: This is the cover of the book.
6. In – Used to show something is within an area or space.
   • Example: The keys are in the drawer.
7. To – Used to show direction or movement.
   • Example: I am going to school.

Evaluation Questions

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (15 Questions with Options)

1. The book is ______ the table.
   (a) on (b) under (c) inside (d) to
   Answer: a
2. The bag is ______ the chair.
   (a) on (b) under (c) inside (d) to
   Answer: b
3. The pen is ______ the bag.
   (a) on (b) under (c) inside (d) at
   Answer: c
4. She is standing ______ the door.
   (a) in (b) of (c) to (d) at
   Answer: d
5. This is the cover ______ the book.
   (a) of (b) to (c) in (d) on
   Answer: a
6. The boy is ______ the house.
   (a) in (b) on (c) under (d) to
   Answer: a
7. I am going ______ the park.
   (a) at (b) to (c) on (d) under
   Answer: b
8. The chair is ______ the room.
   (a) in (b) under (c) of (d) on
   Answer: a
9. He sat ______ the table.
   (a) under (b) on (c) in (d) of
   Answer: b
10. The clock is ______ the wall.
    (a) on (b) in (c) under (d) to
    Answer: a

Class Activity Discussion

15 FAQs with Answers

1. What is a preposition?
   A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word.
2. Give an example of a preposition.
   On, under, inside.
3. What does the preposition ‘on’ show?
   That something is resting on a surface.
4. What does the preposition ‘under’ show?
   That something is below another object.
5. What does ‘inside’ mean?
   It means something is within another object.
6. Write a sentence with ‘on.’
   The book is on the table.
7. Write a sentence with ‘under.’
   The bag is under the chair.
8. Write a sentence with ‘inside.’
   The pen is inside the bag.
9. What preposition do we use for direction?
   To.
10. Write a sentence with ‘to.’
    I am going to school.
11. What does ‘at’ show?
    It shows a specific point or place.
12. What preposition shows belonging?
    Of.
13. Write a sentence with ‘of.’
    This is the cover of the book.
14. What preposition shows something is within a space?
    In.
15. Write a sentence with ‘in.’
    The boy is in the room.

Presentation Structure

• Step 1: Teacher revises the previous lesson on punctuation marks.
• Step 2: Teacher introduces prepositions and explains their meaning.
• Step 3: Teacher demonstrates the use of prepositions with real objects.
• Step 4: Pupils practice using prepositions in sentences.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Explain the meaning of prepositions using examples.
2. Demonstrate prepositions using objects in the classroom.
3. Write sentences on the board and ask pupils to fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions.
4. Correct and guide pupils as they practice.

Learners’ Activities

1. Observe the teacher’s demonstration with objects.
2. Identify prepositions in sentences.
3. Practice completing sentences with the correct prepositions.
4. Write their own sentences using prepositions.

Assessment (10 Short-Answer Questions)

1. What is a preposition?
2. Write a sentence using “on.”
3. Write a sentence using “under.”
4. Write a sentence using “inside.”
5. What does the preposition “to” show?
6. Write a sentence using “to.”
7. What preposition shows something is within a space?
8. Write a sentence using “in.”
9. What preposition shows something is at a specific place?
10. Write a sentence using “at.”

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the lesson by asking pupils to identify prepositions in sentences and providing feedback on their work.

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