what are we going to do? what does function mean? function means __________

CCSS 5th Grade Language 1.0a.2Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and

interjections in general and their function in particular sentences.Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

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What are we going to do?

What does function mean?Function means __________.

What are we going to do?

What does function mean?Function means __________.

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Students, you already know how to use prepositions. You use them in everyday life to describe things around you. Now, we will explain how those prepositions work in sentences.

Students, you already know how to use prepositions. You use them in everyday life to describe things around you. Now, we will explain how those prepositions work in sentences.

Make ConnectionMake Connection

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VocabularyVocabulary

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Activate Prior Knowledge

Activate Prior Knowledge

A preposition is a word or phrase that shows a relationship between other words and phrases.

We will explain the function1 of prepositions.

Common Prepositions

with, at, by, to, in, for, from, of, on, during, beside

Describe the picture below using a preposition.

CCSS 5th Grade Language 1.0a.2Explain the function of prepositions.

Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. ©2013 All rights reserved.

Which of the following sentences has a preposition? How do you know?A Albert found the screwdriver in the drawer.B Francisco found the keys.

In your own words, what is a preposition? “A preposition is __________.”

Which of the following sentences has a preposition? How do you know?A Albert found the screwdriver in the drawer.B Francisco found the keys.

In your own words, what is a preposition? “A preposition is __________.”

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2 who or what does something3 tell about

2 who or what does something3 tell about


Concept DevelopmentConcept Development

A preposition is a word or phrase that shows a relationship between other words and phrases.A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition. •A prepositional phrase adds information to a sentence.•The function of a prepositional phrase is to describe3 the different kinds of relationships.

Type of Relationship

Preposition Examples Relationship

Time(when)

During

At

Tanya ran quickly during the race.I went to the restroom at halftime.

During shows when Tanya ran quickly.At shows when I went to the restroom.

Place and direction

(where)

Beside

By

Please open the door beside you.Pick up the book by the phone.

Beside shows where the door is.By shows where the book is.

Means or agent2

(how/what)

By

In

John was hit by the ball.

Veronica takes pride in doing charity work.

By shows what hit John.In shows what makes her proud.

Prepositions

Not an example of a preposition:He drove the new car.



How did I/you identify the preposition?How did I/you determine what the preposition adds information to?How did I/you explain the function of the preposition?


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3 find (synonym)4 figure out

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Explain the function of prepositions.1 Read the sentence carefully.

Identify3 the preposition(s) in the sentence. (circle)Determine4 what the prepositional phrase adds information to. (underline)

Explain the function of the preposition(s). “The preposition __ describes __.”Hint: Prepositions describe different relationships such as time, place, direction, and means.

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Skill Development/Guided Practice

Skill Development/Guided PracticeA preposition is a word or phrase that shows a relationship between other words and phrases.•A prepositional phrase adds information to a sentence.

1. The squirrel lives in this tree.

2. Adolfo went to the store.

3. In the morning, Tanya exercises.

4. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.

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A preposition is a word or phrase that shows a relationship between other words and phrases.•A prepositional phrase adds information to a sentence.

5. In 1781, the Revolutionary War ended at Yorktown, Virginia.

6. At half past eight, George stood on the corner.

7. By doing it herself, Anita saved time.

8. My favorite book was written by Maya Angelou.

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Identify the preposition(s) in the sentence. (circle)Determine what the prepositional phrase adds information to. (underline)


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How did I/you determine what the question or prompt is asking?How did I/you determine the ELA concept required?How did I/you determine the relevant information?How did I/you answer the question?How did I/you determine if all parts of the question have been answered?

How did I/you determine what the question or prompt is asking?How did I/you determine the ELA concept required?How did I/you determine the relevant information?How did I/you answer the question?How did I/you determine if all parts of the question have been answered?

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1. What is the function of the preposition in the sentence below?

The Earth orbits around the sun.

2. How does by function in the sentence below?

The militia6 avoided the red coats by moving to unknown

places.

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_____________________________________________________6 a group of people trained as soldiers who are not part of an army

6 a group of people trained as soldiers who are not part of an army




Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to explain the function of prepositions? (Pair-Share) Why is it relevant to explain the function of prepositions? You may give one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why?

Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to explain the function of prepositions? (Pair-Share) Why is it relevant to explain the function of prepositions? You may give one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why?

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RelevanceRelevance

Explaining the function of prepositions will help you better understand what you read.

Explaining the function of prepositions will help you do well on tests.

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Explaining the function of prepositions will help you add detail and information in your writing.

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Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do… From Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

I went to the doctor’s office. It was by the school.

I went to the doctor’s office by the school.

Sample Test Question:

42. Mark yes or no to show whether the sentences below have a preposition.

Elise has too many books in her backpack. Yes No

Hua found three quarters and a nickel . Yes No

The children went across the street Yes No

Then I had to buy a new book. Yes No



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What did you learn today about explaining the function of prepositions? (Pair-Share)Use words from the word bank.

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Skill ClosureSkill Closure

Access Common CoreAccess Common Core

Summary ClosureSummary Closure


1. Bears hibernate inside caves.

2. During the break, she ate a banana.

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Shawna thinks that the sentence below has a prepositional phrase. Do you agree with her? Why or why not?

Please close the door and lock it.

Word Bank

functionprepositionrelationship




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NameIndependent Practice

Independent Practice


1. He looked across the landscape.

2. The First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia.

3. After the Boston Tea Party, King George was upset.

4. In 1774, the First Continental Congress discussed their problems inside Carpenter’s Hall.

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Independent Practice (continued)

Independent Practice (continued)A preposition is a word or phrase that shows a relationship between other words and phrases.•A prepositional phrase adds information to a sentence.

6. Abigail Adams was born on November 22, 1744, near Massachusetts.

7. During John Adams’ time in Philadelphia, Abigail would write him letters.

8. At the age of sixteen, John Adams went to Harvard.

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5. With the Battle of Yorktown, the Revolutionary War ended in 1781.




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Periodic Review 1


1. In London, John Adams spent his time working toward American independence.

2. During the hot summer, I like swimming at the lake.

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After soccer practice, Tanya took a nap inside the house because she was exhausted.

Yes No“After soccer practice” is a prepositional phrase that describes when she took a nap.

Yes No“Because it was hot” is a prepositional phrase that describes why she took a nap.

Yes No“Roman” is a prepositional phrase that describes who took a nap.

Yes No“Inside the house” is a prepositional phrase that describes where she took a nap.

Which of the following statements is true about the prepositions in the sentence below. If not true (No), explain why.



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Periodic Review 2


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1. The first step in the digestive system starts inside the mouth.

2. Inside the mouth, chewing makes the food smaller.

Using the paragraph adapted from Ernest Hemingway The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber, identify the prepositional phrases. Then, explain the function of each preposition.

1. Francis Macomber had, half an hour before, been carried to his tent from the edge of the camp on the arms and shoulders of the cook, the personal boys, the skinner and the porters. 2. The gun-bearers had taken no part in the demonstration1. 3. When the native2 boys put him down at the door of his tent, he had shaken all their hands, received their congratulations, and then gone into the tent and sat on the bed.

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________________________________________________________________1 large group of people meet to protest or support something 2 is the where you were born

1 large group of people meet to protest or support something 2 is the where you were born




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1. During the first step, saliva also helps break food down.

2. The esophagus is a tube that moves food towards the stomach after swallowing.

Read the sentences. Add more information about the nouns and verbs in the sentences by expanding with prepositional phrases. You may use more than one prepositional phrase for each sentence. Then, explain the function of each preposition. 1. The candles flickered _____________________________________________________________________________________.“The preposition _______ describes ______________.”

2. The teacher spoke ______________________________________________________________________________________.“The preposition _______ describes ______________.”Write two sentences with prepositional phrases that describe something in the classroom.

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List of Common Prepositions

about beside into throughout

in addition

to

above between like till in front of

across beyond near to in place of

after by of toward instead of

against down off under out of

around during on until on account

of

at except out up

before for outside with

behind from over without

below in since according to

beneath inside through because of



Website/Application Description

TEACH-THIS.COMhttp://www.teach-this.com/resources/prepositions

This website offers different activities, games, and worksheets on prepositions.

ESL GAMES+http://www.eslgamesplus.com/preposition-interactive-grammar-game-for-esl-wheel-game/http://www.eslgamesplus.com/verbs-followed-by-prepositions-esl-grammar-activity-online/

Students click the correct preposition for each sentence of these interactive games.

http://wps.ablongman.com/long_long_rw_1/0,8256,1453990-,00.htmlOWL The Learning Center’s Online Writing Labhttp://depts.dyc.edu/learningcenter/owl/exercises/prepositions_ex1.htmhttp://depts.dyc.edu/learningcenter/owl/exercises/prepositions_ex2.htm

These are worksheet type experiences. Students select the correct preposition for each sentence or story.

Prepositions http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/english/prepositions/

This website offers two activities on prepositions. Students choose and spot the preposition.

Provided below is a list of interactive activities or games on prepositions. If links are broken, please notify us at: [email protected].

Exploring Prepositions

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