Prepositions

Day 3: Combining Sentences

Standards
CCSS:
L5.1: Demonstrate command
of the conventions of
standard English grammar
and usage when
writing or speaking.

Objective(s)
1. TLWBAT combine two
simple sentences using a
preposition or
prepositional phrase.
EQ: How do I use
prepositional phrases in
writing?

Assessment
1. Teacher observation during
flipchart questions
2. TLW complete workbook page
213, getting at least 4/6 questions
correct.

L5.1a: Explain the function of

conjunctions, prepositions,
and interjections in general
and their function in particular
sentences.
Materials and Resources: (1) Preposition Song lyrics (2) Preposition PowerPoint (3) Writers
Notebook (4) workbook page 213 (5) pencil
Lesson Introduction
To begin the lesson, students should sing the Preposition
*How will you engage your
Song. By now, students should have begun to memorize all
students in the topic?
the prepositions. Remind of quiz tomorrow.

Procedure
*Be specific give step-bystep instructions

Lesson Closure
*How will you summarize the
lesson?

The teacher will explain that today students will be learning

how to combine 2 simple sentences using a prepositional
phrase.
1. Starting on slide 29 of the PowerPoint, the teacher will have
students take a few moments to figure out how to combine the
two example sentences.
2. After revealing the answer, students will work through all 8
guided practice problems together. The teacher should call on
volunteers to answer.
Sticky Note Quiz! (Slide 33)
Reveal only the first question and the sentences. Then let
students see the second two questions. Go over answers.
Check for understanding.
Song
**Students should complete workbook page 213 for
homework**