Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases By: Vanessa Tipton

Bellwork: Grammar Sentence Analysis 1. Grammar Sentence Analysis If finished early: 2. study your preposition list

Question: Raise your hand if you have a younger sibling or cousin. If you had a really special treat that you didn’t want to share with your younger sibling, where would you hide it so you wouldn’t have to share?

Essential Learning Standard TLW identify how prepositional phrases relate and function with other parts of speech and correctly use prepositional phrases in context. Why important? What is the purpose of prepositions and prepositional phrases? How will knowing the prepositional phrases help you on ACT or standardized testing?

Whole Group Review:Popsickles

Prepositions and Objects • Prepositions: words that show the relationship between a noun or a pronoun and another word in the sentence. • Ex. The ball is above the gutterson the house. • Prepositions=above, on • Objects of the Preposition=gutters, house (nouns) • Article=the

Prepositional Phrases: • Prepositions always begin the phrase • Phrases always end with an object of the preposition (OP), which must be a noun or pronoun. • He poured sauceover the pizza. • They livenear the airport.

Prepositions: • Always begin a phrase • Never come alone (must be followed by on object). • Never end a sentence with a preposition (it would be an adverb) • 1. The pile of dry leaves had grown much larger.

Articles: a, an, the • Prepositional phrases can have articles in between the preposition and object. 2. A sandy path leads through the stone ruins.

Pronouns in Prepositional Phrases: • Pronouns=rename a noun • Pronouns can also come in a prepositional phrase. • Possessive pronouns: his, her, my, its, our, their 5. A plane flew above my house and landed in my backyard.

**Prepositions change the meaning in a sentence: • Ex. I hit the ball over the net. • I hit the ball into the net. • I hit the ball under the net. • I hit the ball against the net. • I hit the ball across the net.

Compound Prepositions • According to • Aside from • Because of • In addition to • In place of • In spite of • Next to • On account of • Out of

**Compound Objects of the Preposition • A preposition can have more than one object. • Look for a conjunctions that comes after the first object to see if it has a compound object. • Think, Pair, Share: • 1. Coordinating Conjunctions? • 2. purposes for these conjunctions(DOL)? • 3. why important? • 6. This flea collar is for cats and dogs. • 7. My big sister has to decide between the University of Tennessee and MTSU.

Conjunctions: • Coordinating Conjunctions: (Spells FANBOYS) • For • And • Nor • But • Or • Yet • So

Compound Objects of Preposition: 1. The dish is filled with raw carrots and celery. 2. The combination of skill and humor is what appeals to Globetrotter fans throughout the world. Why important? Easier to identify subject and verbs in a sentence for subject verb agreement on ACT.

**Adjectives in a Prepositional Phrase: • Adjectives=modify or describe a noun; • adds detail and describes the object. • COMMA RULE #1: Use a comma between 2 or more adjectives. • Comma Rule #2: Use a comma when you have an introductory prepositional phrase. 3. The cows are grazing on the large, grassy hill. 4. The treasure is between the big, open field and the gnarled oak tree.

**Introductory Prepositional Phrases • Always use a comma after an introductory prepositional phrase. Ex. After the ballgame, I will go home and eat hamburgers. • At the concert in Nashville the crowd went crazy when it started. • In the morning after breakfast, I like to drink my coffee on the patio.

**Infinitive Phrases:Tricky “to” Preposition: • “to” is not always going to signal a prepositional phrase. • Infinitive Phrase= “to” verb I need to run to the store after school. The boy likes to draw animals and wildlife during art.

Think, Pair, Share: Compare/Contrast the difference between a prepositional phrase and an infinitive phrase. Discuss the “ingredients” of each of these. What do each phrase need? How are the different? Alike?

Prepositions/Adverbs(word web on board) • BOTH tell: 1.HOW? 2. WHEN? 3. WHERE?

Difference: PREPOSITIONS: • Prepositions will: 1. always come in phrases 2. never end a sentence 3. ALWAYS HAVE AN OBJECT. 8. What kind of dog is that? 9. Did you remember to send a thank-you note to Dr. Ash?

Difference: ADVERBS: • Will never come in phrases • Will never have an object • Describes the verb • Tells when, where, how • Can come anywhere in the sentence • 10. Before it rains, bring your bike in. • 11. Had you ever seen an authentic Chinese New Year before?

**Preposition or Adverb?Popsickle Sticks • Compare/Contrast • How are they similar? • How are they different?

Think, Pair, Share: Compare/Contrast between adverbs vs. prepositions. How can you recognize the difference when using each of them in context?

Hand Signals:1. Adverbs 2. Preposition 1.Bright red and green lights sparkled down the street. 2. A submarine surfaced next to an aircraft carrier. 3. Turn that stereo down right now! 4. Andy turned the log over and found fat, squirming worms. 5. Above us, wispy clouds filled the sky. 6. Meet me outside tomorrow morning. 7. Meet me outside the gym tomorrow morning. 8.Huge, fluffy clouds gathered above.

Tricky Prepositions: Among=refers to 3 or more ex. The girl was among the youngest in her class. Between=refers to 2 ex.The dog is between the fence and the car.

Essential Learning Standard: TLW identify how prepositional phrases relate and function with other parts of speech and correctly use prepositional phrases in context.

Remediation/Enrichment(see side board) 1. Ms. Tipton’s Portaportal : Ms. Tipton’s webpage: “Links” Guest name: tiptonv 2. Moby Max: CMS: Student Resources:Clever: Student login and password 3. Central Magnet Writing Lab during 5th period 4. Ms. Tipton Remediation (5th period: “A” Lunch)

Think, Pair, Share Partner:Choice Topic Paragraph:“Pass the Paragraph” Think, Pair, Share Partner: Role #1: Leader (bring a piece of paper) Role #2: Organizer/Recorder: Write a 5-10 sentence paragraph using as many of the rules that we discussed using prepositional phrases in context: Write about a topic that you have learned in social studies or science on the current chapter that you are studying. Choice: 1. social studies 2. science

Prepositional Phrase Skills: Mark and label with colored pencils each part (see board, bellwork, and writer’s notebook for examples of how to label. Prepositional Phrases: use one example of each connector words: article, adjective, possessive pronoun) Prepositional Phrases: Object=noun, object pronoun Compound Preposition Compound Object Introductory Prepositional Phrases: use a comma 2 plus adjectives: use a comma Adverbs (not preposition) Prepositional Phrase (not an adverb) Tricky Preposition: Among Tricky Preposition: Between If finish early, analyze each skill and explain how you would label each and why. Go back and number each prep. Phrase that correlates with the list above.

“Pass the Paragraph” Analysis: Group Check Marking and Prepositional phrases like we do for daily grammar: Explain why for each marking: Preposition: label “prep.” below it Object of Preposition: noun or pronoun connector words (articles, adjectives, or possessive pronouns) If you finish early, complete the prepositional phrase study guide with your Think, Pair, Share Partner.

Independent Choice Homework Activity 1. Preposition House 2. Preposition Poem

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES POEMS: 6 line poem 1st 5 lines use prepositional phrases: mark and label with colored pencils (see board for example) Last line begins with “is”….. At the Beach: at the beach amid many substances on my blanket with my back in the beautiful sunshine is my favorite place to relax! At the Mall: At the mall With my mom Near the dressing room In the ladies clothing department Around the perfume and makeup Is the most beautiful hat!

Prepositional Phrase House:

Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases