Recap on yesterdays lesson What is a preposition

Recap on yesterday’s lesson What is a preposition? What type of preposition did we look at yesterday? Can you give me some examples that you remember?

WALT To know and identify prepositions. To use prepositions to write complete sentences. WILF • I know what is a preposition. • I can identify preposition of time in sentences. • I can use prepositions of time in my sentences.

What is a Preposition? A preposition is a word used before a noun or a pronoun to indicate place, direction or time. E. g. The boy is lying on the floor.

Look at the picture: What is happening in the picture? Let look at the sentence below: On Sunday, James wakes up eight O’clock. . What is wrong with the above sentence? What word is missing?

Look at the picture: What is happening in the picture? Let look at the sentence below: On Sunday, James wakes up at eight O’clock. The word ‘at’ is a preposition of time. So. . . Today we are going to learn about preposition of time.

What is preposition of time? A preposition of time is a word that allows you to discuss a specific time period. Such as. . . A date on the calendar, one of the days of the week, or the actual time something takes place.

There are prepositions of time. These are some of the examples below.

• Tim is going to tell us about some of the events he has done with his family during a period of time. • Make sure you use the right preposition of time to say when the event took place.

Let’s look at some examples.

Amy’s house is near the school and school starts at nine o’clock. The word ‘at’ is a preposition of time. Tim is telling us what time his sister goes to school.

No, you can’t play games. It’s past your bedtime already. The word ‘past’ is a preposition of time. Tim’s parent are telling his little brother its late to play games.

We are going to the zoo ___ Saturday. The word ‘? ? ’ is a preposition of time. It telling us the day Tim and his sister are going to the Zoo.

Quick practice I visited my grandparents ______ the summer. What preposition of time will best fit in this sentence?

Quick practice I’ll do my homework ____dinner. What preposition of time can you use in this sentence?

Activity 1: Prepositions of time. Complete the sentences using with ‘In’, ‘at’, ‘on’

Extension activity

Miss Beaton: Preposition of time

Plenary Complete the text below and Fill the prepositions of time.

Plenary What have you learnt? What is a preposition ? Success Criteria: Can you identify preposition of time in your sentences? Can you use prepositions of time in writing sentences?

Well done.