Making Sentences with Prepositions – JSS 2 English Lesson

Grammar: Making Sentences with Prepositions

Subject: English Language
Class: JSS 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Age: 11 – 13 years
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Define prepositions.
2. Identify different types of prepositions.
3. Use prepositions correctly in sentences.
4. Construct meaningful sentences using prepositions.
5. Differentiate between prepositions of place, time, and movement.

Keywords

• Preposition
• Location
• Time
• Direction
• Place

Set Induction

The teacher writes a sentence on the board:
“The book is on the table.”
The teacher then asks: What does ‘on’ show in this sentence?

Entry Behavior

Students have learned about nouns, verbs, and sentence construction in previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with preposition examples
• Charts showing types of prepositions
• Whiteboard and marker

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds students about words that show relationships between things, such as “in,” “on,” and “under.”

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Writing
• Sentence construction

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• English Language textbook
• Sample prepositional phrases from real-life situations

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• New Oxford English for JSS 2
• Effective English for JSS 2

Lesson Content

Definition of a Preposition

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence.

Example:

• The pen is on the table.
• She arrived before noon.

Types of Prepositions and Examples

1. Prepositions of Place (Where something is located)

   • Examples: on, in, under, behind, beside, between, near
   • Sentences:
     • The cat is under the chair.
     • The school is beside the market.

2. Prepositions of Time (When something happens)

   • Examples: at, on, in, before, after, during, since
   • Sentences:
     • The meeting starts at 10 a.m.
     • I was born in December.

3. Prepositions of Movement (Direction or motion)

   • Examples: to, from, into, out of, towards, through
   • Sentences:
     • He walked to the park.
     • The bird flew through the window.

4. Prepositions of Manner (How something happens)

   • Examples: by, with, like
   • Sentences:
     • She wrote the letter with a pen.
     • They traveled by bus.

5. Prepositions of Cause, Reason, or Purpose

   • Examples: because of, due to, owing to, for
   • Sentences:
     • The match was canceled because of the rain.
     • He was late due to traffic.

6. Prepositions of Comparison or Contrast

   • Examples: like, unlike, as, different from
   • Sentences:
     • This house is bigger than that one.
     • Unlike her brother, she loves reading.

Examples of Prepositions in Sentences

1. The ball is under the table.
2. We will meet at 3 p.m.
3. The car moved towards the gate.
4. He is different from his brother.
5. She went to the market.
6. They are sitting between the two trees.
7. I have been here since morning.
8. The book is on the shelf.
9. The baby was crying because of hunger.
10. We traveled by train.

Evaluation (Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition)

1. The children are playing ____ the garden.
   a) in
   b) on
   c) under
   d) between

2. We arrived ____ school early in the morning.
   a) in
   b) at
   c) on
   d) to

3. She walked ____ the bridge to get home.
   a) over
   b) under
   c) beside
   d) between

4. I was born ____ 2009.
   a) on
   b) at
   c) in
   d) to

5. The teacher stood ____ the students.
   a) behind
   b) under
   c) in
   d) over

6. The dog jumped ____ the fence.
   a) at
   b) over
   c) under
   d) to

7. We traveled ____ bus to Abuja.
   a) by
   b) on
   c) at
   d) in

8. She was happy ____ the good news.
   a) at
   b) with
   c) for
   d) about

9. He hid the book ____ the cupboard.
   a) in
   b) on
   c) beside
   d) at

10. The car moved ____ the tunnel.
    a) at
    b) through
    c) between
    d) in

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs and Answers)

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. Give three examples of prepositions of place.
   On, under, between.

3. How do we use prepositions of time?
   They indicate when something happens, e.g., I was born in July.

4. What is the difference between ‘in’ and ‘on’?
   ‘In’ is used for enclosed spaces (in the room), while ‘on’ is used for surfaces (on the table).

5. Give two prepositions of movement.
   To, towards.

6. Why do we use prepositions?
   They help to connect words and show relationships in sentences.

7. What is a common mistake with prepositions?
   Using the wrong preposition, e.g., “She is married with him” instead of “She is married to him.”

8. Can a sentence start with a preposition?
   Yes, e.g., “After the meeting, we went home.”

9. Give an example of a preposition of manner.
   With, by.

10. How do prepositions help in writing?
    They make sentences clearer and more meaningful.

Presentation Structure

1. Revision of the previous topic.
2. Introduction of prepositions with examples.
3. Students give sentences using prepositions.
4. Teacher corrects and explains common mistakes.

Assessment (Evaluation Questions)

1. Write five sentences using different prepositions of place.
2. Construct three sentences using prepositions of time.
3. Give four sentences using prepositions of movement.
4. Identify the prepositions in the following sentences:
   a) The cat is under the table.
   b) We traveled by train.
   c) The ball rolled through the door.

Conclusion

The teacher marks students’ work, provides feedback, and assigns homework on writing a short paragraph using at least five prepositions.