Name of the Teacher Date Level of the class Length of lesson
30.07.2023 Pre-Intermediate 60 minutes
Lesson Type: Grammar
Lesson Topic: Prepositions of time
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
Understand prepositions of time and be able to accurately identify and Demonstrated comprehension of each of the preposition of time, which
differentiate between each of the target prepositions. will be presented to them using visual prompts.
Demonstrate correct usage of each preposition of time and effectively Acquired the ability to use the prepositions of time through practice
apply them in conversations. with a gap-filling worksheet activity that required them to fill in the
blanks with the correct preposition of time.
Participated in a communicative activity using the target prepositions of
Target language: time in context through storytelling about their personal experiences,
On, at, in.
thereby enhancing their communication skills and natural language
usage.
Example Sentence:
1. I have a meeting on Monday.
2. We are meeting at 3 o'clock.
3. She will travel to Europe in June.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
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,1. L1 1. Provide focused explanations and comparisons of prepositions of time and
French and Italian students might face challenges in understanding the highlight the unique uses and nuances of each preposition in different
subtle differences in prepositions of time between their native contexts, helping students recognize and adapt to the differences. Engage in
languages and English. The usage of prepositions to express specific exercises where students practice using prepositions of time in English
days, dates, and time frames can vary significantly. For instance, in sentences to reinforce the correct usage.
Establish a language-use rule at the beginning of the lesson, that forbids the
French, "at" is used to indicate specific days or periods of time,
use of any language other than the target language, highlighting the benefits of
whereas in English, we use "in" for periods of time and "on" for speaking only English. There will be less room for misunderstandings and the
specific days. students' English skills will improve as a result.
The presence of multiple languages in the classroom may lead to a lot
of confusion among the students. 2. Use age-appropriate materials and engaging activities like interactive games,
visual prompts, and storytelling to introduce prepositions of time in context.
2. Age Relate the target grammar to their daily routines and future plans to make it
Students aged 11 and 12 might have limited exposure to prepositions of relevant and relatable.
time in English, making it a new and unfamiliar topic and may lack
interest in the lesson and find grammar boring. 3. Provide clear explanations with visual aids and include plenty of practice
exercises to reinforce the correct usage of each preposition. Use context-based
3. Level activities to help them apply the prepositions of time accurately. As well as
Students at the Pre-intermediate level may struggle to differentiate level-appropriate charts that clearly and vividly illustrate the grammar so that
between "in," "on," and "at" when referring to time expressions. As a the students will be interested.
result, they might find the lesson difficulty due to their grammatical
difficulties. 4. Use real-life examples and visuals to clarify the specific meanings associated
with each preposition in time-related contexts.
4. Target grammar (Meaning, form, and pronunciation) Practice sentence construction using target prepositions and guide them
Students may have difficulty grasping the distinct meanings of "in," through the correct forms. Provide error correction exercises to improve
"on," and "at" when used with different time expressions. Example: "In accuracy.
March" refers to a month, "on Monday" refers to a day, and "at 3 PM" Practice pronunciation drills and use minimal pairs exercises to address
refers to a specific time. specific pronunciation challenges with prepositions of time. Encourage
Students might struggle with the correct word order and structures repetition and model correct pronunciation for them to imitate.
when using prepositions of time in sentences. 5. Keep an eye on your students and give the students who appear to be paying
Students may have difficulty pronouncing prepositions of time clearly, less attention leadership duties, such as those of group leader or person in
charge of distributing and collecting worksheets from students, to encourage
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, resulting in communication issues. them to pay more attention and behave more quietly during the lesson.
5. Leaners 6. Establish an emotionally supportive classroom environment as well as a
Some students' presence at International Summer School may be the physical environment that celebrates diversity. Despite their cultural
result of parental decision rather than their own free will, which could differences, students are encouraged to feel respected and cared for in this type
result in a lack of focus and disruption in the classroom. of atmosphere, which enables them to relax and focus on their lesson.
6. Cultural differences
Interactions between students from diverse cultural backgrounds may
be difficult, which could result in misunderstandings and interruptions
during a lesson, putting learning at risk.
Target language analysis:
Review Unit 7: Analysing Grammar if you need guidance with this section.
1. What is the use or function of the The prepositions of time (on, at, in) are used to provide context and clarity to time expressions. Each preposition has its distinct
grammar? (Include a timeline if purpose in indicating specific points in time, periods, or days, helping to convey when an action happened or will happen. They
appropriate) cannot be used interchangeably as they refer to different time frames. The function of these prepositions is crucial in establishing
a clear time reference in sentences, allowing effective communication about schedules, events, and activities.
1. On
The preposition of time ‘on’ is used to refer to a particular day or date, such as on Sunday or on May 25th. It is used to
discuss certain days of the week or portions of days, as well as special days such as “on New Year’s Day.”
It denotes a specific point in time when an event or action occurs.
Example:
The meeting is on Monday.
My birthday is on the 25th of May.
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