Grammer - Junior Secondary 1 - Prepositions

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

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INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by explaining the positions of prepositions

Positions of prepositions

1.   A preposition is always placed at the end of the sentence when the object is relative pronoun(that) e.g

A.  It is the bus that I am waiting for

B.  This is the novel that I have been talking about

C.  This is the hotel that I stayed in

2.   The preposition must be placed at the end when the object is an Interrogative pronoun e.g

A.  What are you thinking about?

B.  Who are you waiting for?

C.  What are you so serious about?

3.   The preposition must be placed at the end when the relative pronoun is understood e.g

A.  I want to know the person you borrowed the book from

B.  Do you know the things she is interested in

C.  Let me know the problem you are always worried about.

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher further explains the objects of prepositions

Objects of prepositions

1.   Noun: The bridge was built over the river

2.   Pronoun: Segun is angry with me

3.    Gerund: I am fond of writing letters

4.   Noun Clause:

a.   I am satisfied with what I have achieved in life.

b.   There is no point in what she said

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

a.   Discuss the positions of prepositions using sentence examples

b.   Enumerate the objects of prepositions citing examples

- Learners observe, learn and participate

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CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions

1.   An uncle _____ mine hailed me from his door

2.   I must work hard _____ English because I am not very good _______ it

3.   He built a very nice house _______ Abdul ______ for only twelve million naira

4.   The tiger was reported to be cited _______ and in that area

5.   Why don’t you present yourself _______ the interview ______ Lagos

Learners observe, learn and participate

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ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to answer Exercise III 1-6 on page 150 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 1.

Learners participate

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CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commends the Learners