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Using Prepositions #1
Objectives:
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The learner will
correctly use prepositions of time and place in verbal and written form. |
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The
learner will copy and paste a preposition reference sheet from the Internet to a
word processing file, save the file and print it. |
Duration:
2 hours
Materials:
Activities:
High-Beginning and Low-Intermediate
Learners:
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Teacher
introduces prepositions of time and place by telling learners, "You
came to class tonight. Our class meets at the Literacy
Volunteers office on Mondays and Wednesdays in the evening.
Our office is on Williamson Road. We begin class at 7:00
p.m." Teacher reveals introductory statement on sentence strip,
tapes it to a wall or white board, and underlines the prepositions of time
and place. Teacher asks learners, "How do we know when to say "at,"
"on," and "in?" Teacher comments on learner responses.
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Teacher
distributes Common Prepositions #1 reference sheet. Class starts with
prepositions of time, completing a substitution drill followed by a
response
drill with "at" before progressing to "on" and
"in." All students should have the opportunity to respond
individually at least once to each drill.
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Learners
complete first section of Practice with Prepositions #1 worksheet. Learners
share answers for nos. 1-10 as a class; exchange papers with another learner
to review nos. 1-6.
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Teacher
refers again to Common Prepositions #1 reference sheet, this time focusing
on prepositions of place. Class follows same sequence as with prepositions
of time.
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Learners
complete second section of Practice with Prepositions worksheet. Learners
share answers for nos. 1-10 as a class; exchange papers with another learner
to review nos. 1-6
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Learners
share each other's sentences with class.
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Learners
complete Copy and Paste computer activity for prepositions of time.
High-Intermediate Learners:
Objectives:
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The learner will perform self assessment of
irregular verbs.
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The learner will use irregular verbs in
written and spoken sentences.
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The learner will continue with Web project
applying grammar and Internet search skills (see directions on the Web
Project assignment sheet).
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Activities:
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Learners continue with ongoing independent
self-assessment using
Irregular Verb Page and
Irregular Verb Jeopardy, as described in
Introduction
to Computers and Computer Vocabulary (30-60 minutes each evening).
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Learners continue the
Web
Project as described in project directions.
Assessment:
High-Beginning and Low-Intermediate
Learners:
Teacher monitors quality of verbal responses providing correction where
necessary, evaluates written responses.
High-Intermediate Learners:
Teacher observes learner progress,
making note of problem areas and providing correction and additional
practice as required.
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