1. Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases
Common Core: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.A Explain the function of prepositions, prepositional phrases and their function in particular sentences.

2. Stand in front of you chair.
behind
next to
Stand in front of you chair. on on

3. Vocabulary Preposition: words that refer to position
Function: purpose/reason for why it’s there (its job)
Particular: specific

4. Where is the mouse in relation to the box? Think, pair, share.
Learning Objective
Today we will explain the function of prepositions and their function in particular sentences.
Language Objective
You will be able to orally state a sentence using a prepositional phrase.
Activate Prior Knowledge
Where is the mouse in relation to the box? Think, pair, share.
CFU
What are we going to do today?
In your own words, what does function mean? Function means __________.

5. People have watched movies.
Concept Development
Preposition: A word, usually preceding a noun, used to expresses a relation to another word.
Example
During a Shake Drill, students must go under their desks to protect themselves.
Non-Example
People have watched movies.
CFU
What is a preposition? A preposition is _________________.
When do we use prepositions? We use prepositions when ____________________.
Why do we use prepositions? We use prepositions because___________________.

6. Nemo lives under the sea.
Skill Development/ Guided Practice
Nemo lives under the sea.
Steps
1. Identify the noun or pronoun.
2. Identify the relation between the noun and element/object.
3. Choose the appropriate preposition to describe the relation.
4. Check to see if your sentence makes sense
Nemo lives under the sea.

7. To visit Grandmother, Little Red Riding Hood goes through the woods.
Skill Development/ Guided Practice
To visit Grandmother, Little Red Riding Hood goes through the woods.
Steps
1. Identify the noun or pronoun.
2. Identify the relation between the noun and element/object.
3. Choose the appropriate preposition to describe the relation.
4. Check to see if your sentence makes sense
To visit Grandmother, Little Red Riding Hood goes through the woods.

8. Relevance
Why is it important to learn about prepositions?
Closure
What is a preposition? A preposition is ____________.
When do we use prepositions? We use prepositions when _____________________.
Why do we use prepositions? We use prepositions because_____________________.

9. Steps
1. Identify the noun or pronoun.
2. Identify the relation between the noun and element/object.
3. Choose the appropriate preposition to describe the relation.
4. Check to see if your sentence makes sense