Prepositions
Understanding Preposition Instructional Video
Preposition Song Video
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Prepositions are often directional or positional words that tell where an object or person is located. Sometimes prepositions tell where or when an action is taking place. The GrammarSong video “Preposition Composition” combines a catchy melody with visual examples of prepositions in use. The lyrics can provide a memorable framework for students to refer back to when participating in language related activities. |
Review Video & Follow These Instructional Guidelines
Third Grade
- Complete grammar sheets “Illustrating Prepositions” and “Understanding Prepositions.”
- Extra Engagement: Use the information in the grammar sheet as a whole class activity on the smart board or white board. Use the information presented within the sheet in a cooperative learning structure, or cut and paste the answers to the backs of sentences for a self-checking literacy center.
Creating Connections: Write directions from one place to another place in your house or school. Circle the prepositions used when writing and giving directions. Create a treasure hunt using prepositions in directions to lead to the treasure.
Fourth Grade
- Complete grammar sheets “Identifying Prepositions.” To differentiate instruction for students needing a challenge, assign grammar sheets “Using Prepositions” or “Preposition Story.”
- Extra Engagement: As always, the information presented within the grammar sheets may be incorporated into a partner or cooperative group learning structure or used as an independent literacy center.
- Even More Engagement: Complete grammar activity “Prepositions Literature Writing Activity” to bring an understanding of the reason for using prepositions into real life.
Challenge: Print out and cut apart the “Prepositions Multiple Choice Game Cards” to use within a cooperative learning structure or as a teacher-led center for formative assessment.
Fifth Grade
- Complete grammar sheets “Preposition Story,” “Preposition Practice” or “Preposition Review with Adjectives.” As always, the information presented within the grammar sheet may be used as a smart board or white board whole class lesson, within a cooperative learning structure, or as an independent learning center.
- Extra Engagement: Print out and cut apart “Preposition Multiple Choice Game Cards.” Use the cards with a game board, as a review for partners, or as a simple literacy center.
- Even More Engagement: Complete grammar activity “Prepositions Literature Writing Activity” to bring an understanding of the reason for using prepositions into real life.