Lesson Plan | Traditional Methodology | Prepositions

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to ensure that students understand the relevance of prepositions in the context of the English language, preparing them to recognize and use these words appropriately in their own written and oral productions. This theoretical foundation is essential for students to be able to follow and apply the content that will be explored in the next stages of the lesson.

Main Objectives

1. Explain the concept of prepositions and their importance in forming sentences in English.

2. Demonstrate the correct use of the main prepositions through clear and contextualized examples.

3. Teach how to identify and differentiate prepositions in different communicative situations.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to ensure that students understand the relevance of prepositions in the context of the English language, preparing them to recognize and use these words appropriately in their own written and oral productions. This theoretical foundation is essential for students to be able to follow and apply the content that will be explored in the next stages of the lesson.

Context

To start the lesson on prepositions, explain to the students that prepositions are words that connect nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence. They are fundamental for indicating relationships of time, place, direction, and other connections between words. For example, in the sentence 'The book is on the table', the word 'on' is a preposition that shows the location relationship between 'book' and 'table'.

Curiosities

Curiosity: Did you know that prepositions are one of the oldest parts of language? They have existed since humans began to communicate in writing! Additionally, in English, the most frequently used preposition is 'of', followed by 'in' and 'to'.

Development

Duration: 40 - 45 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to deepen the students' understanding of different prepositions and their functions within a sentence. By exploring specific and contextual examples, students will be able to recognize and correctly use prepositions in various communicative situations. The proposed questions allow for practical application of the content, reinforcing learning.

Covered Topics

1. Prepositions of Place: Explain that these prepositions indicate the location of something or someone in relation to other elements in the sentence. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at'. Provide examples such as 'The cat is on the roof' and 'She lives in New York'. 2. Prepositions of Time: Detail how these prepositions are used to indicate when something happens. Examples include 'at', 'on', 'in'. Provide examples such as 'The meeting is at 3 PM', 'The party is on Friday', 'We go on vacation in July'. 3. Prepositions of Direction: Explain that these prepositions indicate movement towards something or someone. Examples include 'to', 'into', 'through'. Provide examples such as 'She is going to the store', 'He walked into the room', 'They drove through the tunnel'. 4. Prepositions of Agent or Instrument: Detail that these prepositions indicate the agent who performs an action or the instrument used to perform the action. Examples include 'by', 'with'. Provide examples such as 'The book was written by John', 'She cut the paper with scissors'. 5. Prepositions of Purpose: Explain that these prepositions indicate the purpose of an action. Examples include 'for', 'to'. Provide examples such as 'This gift is for you', 'She went to the store to buy groceries'.

Classroom Questions

1. Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: 'The cat is ___ the table.' 2. Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'We will meet at 5 PM.' 3. Choose the correct preposition: 'She walked ___ the park.' (into, on, at)

Questions Discussion

Duration: 20 - 25 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to review and consolidate the content explored during the lesson, ensuring that students fully understand the use of prepositions. The detailed discussion of the answers allows students to clarify doubts and reinforce their learning, while the engagement questions encourage active participation and practical application of the content.

Discussion

• Explain that in the sentence 'The cat is ___ the table.', the correct preposition is 'on'. This preposition indicates that the cat is on top of the table. The use of the preposition 'on' is appropriate because it refers to a surface.

• Identify the preposition in the sentence 'We will meet at 5 PM.'. The correct preposition is 'at'. It is used to indicate a specific moment in time, in this case, 5 PM.

• Choose the correct preposition for the sentence 'She walked ___ the park.'. The correct preposition is 'into'. 'Into' indicates movement into a space, meaning she entered the park.

Student Engagement

1. Why is it important to use the correct preposition in a sentence? 2. How does the preposition 'at' change the meaning of a sentence compared to 'in' or 'on'? 3. What other examples of prepositions of place can you cite? 4. In what situations have you used prepositions of time in English? Share examples. 5. How do direction prepositions help clarify movement in a sentence? Provide examples.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to consolidate the students' learning by reviewing the main points of the lesson and reinforcing the practical and theoretical importance of prepositions in everyday English use. This final summary ensures that students leave the lesson with a clear and practical understanding of the content covered.

Summary

• Prepositions are words that connect nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence, indicating relationships of time, place, direction, and other connections.
• Prepositions of Place indicate the location of something or someone, such as 'in', 'on', 'at'.
• Prepositions of Time are used to indicate when something happens, such as 'at', 'on', 'in'.
• Prepositions of Direction indicate movement towards something or someone, such as 'to', 'into', 'through'.
• Prepositions of Agent or Instrument indicate who performs an action or the instrument used, such as 'by', 'with'.
• Prepositions of Purpose indicate the objective of an action, such as 'for', 'to'.

During the lesson, students were exposed to the theory of prepositions and then applied this knowledge through practical examples and exercises. This approach allowed students to see how prepositions are used in real contexts, facilitating understanding and retention of the presented content.

The study of prepositions is crucial for building correct and clear sentences in English. Understanding how to use them correctly improves written and oral communication. Curiously, prepositions are one of the oldest parts of language and fundamental to the structuring of human thought.