Prepositions+for+10th+Grade



** 10th Graders **



>>> ** My name is Kathleen Gomez Sanchez. I’m currently studying at the University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla. ** ** I’m finishing my degree on Secondary English in Education and integrating multimedia technology in ** ** education. I plan to continue my master’s degree and be completely prepared in all the areas required for this ** ** field in order to become or form part of many great teachers in the English Department. **

** >>>> As a future teacher my hope is for students to form part of their learning process by using or integrating technology. **  ** In this century students are born with technology; technology that in the past years we haven’t seen, this means as teachers, ** ** we have to be up to date to be able to create innovative lessons with the use of technology. ** ** we have to be up to date to be able to create innovative lessons with the use of technology. **

** >>> In this module students will be engaged with multiple activities that help them acquire knowledge and cognitive ** ** recognition as a whole. They will gain information while having interactive fun games at the same time. Students ** ** should have the opportunity use multiple technologies to create innovative work. **

**Objectives**:

>>> After reading and reviewing the Power Point Presentation students will:
 * Recognize the concept of the prepositions.
 * Recognize the definitions of the most common prepositions.
 * Identify the different types of prepositions.
 * Choose and select the appropriate prepositions.
 * Complete sentences using prepositions..
 * Create an autobiography using prepositions.

**Skills Covered:**

>>> Reading Comprehension, Writing, Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Monitoring and Learning Strategies. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

**Activities**:

** >>> Power Point Presentation **
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**Online exercises:**
 * >>>>>>>>>>>> Fill in the blanks (crossword puzzle) (paragraphs) **
 * >>>>>>>>> Match **
 * >>>>>>>>> Select the best answer **
 * >>>>>>>>> Scramble sentences **
 * >>>>>>>>> Quizzes **

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**Programs used**:
 * >>>>>>>>>>> Hot potatoes **
 * >>>>>>>>>>> ITunes U **
 * >>>>>>>>>>> Teacher Tube **
 * >>>>>>>>>>> Power Point **
 * >>>>>>>>>>> Zunal **
 * >>>>>>>>>>> Google **
 * >>>>>>>>>>> Real player **
 * >>>>>>>>>>> Clip Art **

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**Standards applied:**

Tenth grade students will be evaluated based on their skills on reading and writing. In reading students will identify clues and analyze them in context, they will use resources and references for new vocabulary words and applied them using prior knowledge to understand new meaning. In writing students utilize words, phrases and clauses to construct complex sentences to connect ideas and have a variety in writing. They will use appropriate grammar, structures and syntax while analyzing word choice to convey intended meaning. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I: **Introduction** **Prepositions** are used daily; we use them to tell the time **(**I’m going to the mall **on** Saturday**)**, place (The old man sat **next to** me) spatial (The stars are **beyond** far away). They link **nouns**, **pronouns** and **phrases** to other words within a sentence. Students will learn most common prepositions and their respective definitions.They will have the opportunity to visualize the use of prepositions by represented illustrations while helping in the way of selecting the correct use of prepositions. This will help students know how to use them appropriately within a sentence. They will learn how to use the appropriate prepositions in sentences according to the classifications of the place, time and space.

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They will start by taking a **pre-test** represented by a **flashcard** exercise; this will help them understand their prior knowledge and where they are situated.

[|Flashcards.htm]



Part II: **Content of the module** >>>> In here students will find the different links to the activities they need to complete. They will start by reading the **power point** **presentation** to understand the concept of what are prepositions and their characteristics. Then after finishing reading and reviewing the presentation they will start by completing the **online exercises.**

[|Prepositions Power Point.pptx] >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  **Crossword puzzle**: In here students will find a crossword with the different definitions of each of the prepositions and place the appropriate preposition in the space provided. Students will click on the numbers in the grid to see the **clues**, and then place the preposition inside the gap. In some of them they will have two different definitions one from the vertical line and the other that goes in the horizontal line. Remember if you decide to click on **hint** to get an answer you will lose some points. In this exercise you will have the option to go to the previous page in case you need to study or refresh your memory about the prepositions. Then you will click on check to see your final score. After that click on “Next Activity” to complete further exercises.
 * Activities: **

[|crosswordpuzzle.htm]

**Match exercise:** Students will look carefully and use the proper prepositions of time, place and space to match them to the appropriate illustrations presented. Students will use the **drag and drop** format to match the preposition word on the right, to the illustration from the left. After finishing the exercise students will click on check to know their final score.

In the next Activity students will also find Prepositions of time and place; they will **select** the prepositions on the right side of each illustration. Remember after finishing each exercise you can’t go back to the previous page.

**Mixed Sentences:** Students will find mixed sentences with the use of a preposition. Students will have to form the sentence by **clicking** and moving each of the words to complete the prepositional phrase. Then students will click on **check** to know their final score. After that, they will click on next activity to continue completing the exercises.

**Fill in the blanks (paragraph):** Students will have to fill in the gaps by using the appropriate prepositions. They will have to read carefully and place the proper preposition in each sentence. Students will have the option to click on a **clue**, represented as a **question mark.** They can also click on **hint** if they don’t understand the clue but they will lose some points. In this exercise they will have a **limited time** to complete the exercise, which means they should study and practice with the prior exercises to be able to complete successfully the paragraph within the time limits. Students will click on check to know their final score. They will have two paragraph exercises with the same purpose, after they finish and click on next activity they cannot go back to the prior exercise. [|parrafo.htm]

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** >>>>>>>> Quiz**: The final page will be on a quiz based on what they have studied in the Power Point presentation and in the exercises they have practiced. Students will have to choose the best answer using the appropriate preposition within the sentence. They can click on **“Show all questions”** to see all the exercises at the same time or just click on the **right arrow** to go to the exercise (**one by one**). After finishing the exercises they can click on the **check** button to know their final score. Students will have a **limited time** complete the quiz.

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>>>>>> Remember to read carefully and study the options to be able to select the proper answer. At the end they will click on next quiz. In the other quiz they basically have multiple choices to select the appropriate answer. It contains the same options as the first quiz. Remember you can’t go back to the previous quiz, so make sure you complete them all before you leave the page.

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**Bonus**: Students will have the opportunity to gain **extra points**. They will prepare an autobiography were they have to identify the prepositions use within the sentences and classify them according to their use: place, time and spatial. It will be worth fifty points; but they have to be **creative** and innovative while using power point, the sky will be the limit.

[|Autobiography Bonus.docx]

**Evaluation Information:**


 * = Online Activities: ||= Total: ||
 * **Power Point Presentation ** || 25 points ||
 * **Flashcard activity ** || 20 points ||
 * **Crossword puzzle ** || 30 points ||
 * **Match exercises ** || 30 points ||
 * = **Mixed sentences ** || 20 points ||
 * **Fill in the blanks exercises(paragraphs) ** || 50 points ||
 * = **Quizzes ** ||= <span style="color: #187fb6; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">50 points each/100 points ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Bonus: Biography ** || <span style="color: #187fb6; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">50 points ||

R.10.1 Analyzes context clues, uses reference sources and other vocabulary expansion strategies to assess word meaning and to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words using prior knowledge to relate to new meaning; identifies Greek and Latin root words.
 * Part IV: Teacher’s Section **
 * Puerto Rico Content Standards and Grade-Level Expectations **
 * Reading **

W.10.1 Applies transitional words, phrases, and clauses when constructing complex sentences to effectively connect ideas and develop variety in writing. W.10.2 Applies appropriate grammar, structure, and syntax; analyzes word choice to convey intended meaning.
 * Writing **

1. **Creativity and Innovation** Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:
 * National Education Technology Standards **

a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.

2**. Communication and Collaboration** Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

3. **Research and Information Fluency** Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:

a. plan strategies to guide inquiry. b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

4. **Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making** Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:

b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.

5. **Digital Citizenship** Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:

a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.

6. **Technology Operations and Concepts** Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:

a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively.

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 * References: **
 * ** Prepositions of time, place and introducing objects. **