Grammar Lesson Plan · Grades 3–5
Prepositions Lesson
Teach students how prepositions show position, direction, and time. Words like on, under, before, and between give the reader essential context. Includes a teacher lesson plan, student copy, and practice worksheet with answer key.
Subject
Grammar
Grades
Grades 3–5
Skill Focus
Prepositions, parts of speech
Lesson Length
30–45 minutes
Lesson Overview
What Is a Preposition?
A preposition is a word that links a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence. It usually shows position (under the table), direction (to the store), or time (before dinner). The noun or pronoun that follows is called the object of the preposition, and together they form a prepositional phrase.
Common prepositions include about, above, across, after, against, around, at, before, behind, below, beside, between, by, down, for, from, in, into, near, of, off, on, over, through, to, under, up, with. Students often mix up prepositions with other parts of speech, so this lesson uses clear example sentences and a simple identification worksheet to build recognition.
How to Use This Lesson
1. Print the teacher lesson plan and review the definition of prepositions. Use the example sentences to show how prepositions answer where, when, or how.
2. Distribute the student copy. Have students underline prepositions in the example sentences and identify the prepositional phrase in each.
3. Assign the practice worksheet. Students identify prepositions in 10 sentences and write their own prepositional phrases. Review with the included answer key.
Printable Resources
3 classroom-ready PDFs.
Full Member Resource · Printable PDF · 2 pages
Teacher Lesson Plan
Two-page lesson with objectives, definitions, and a comprehensive list of common prepositions. Grades 3–5.
Full Member Resource · Printable PDF · 1 page
Student Copy
One-page student version of the lesson with definition and example sentences for guided note-taking. Grades 3–5.
Full Member Resource · Printable PDF · 2 pages
Practice Worksheet
Identify prepositions in 10 sentences and write prepositional phrases. Includes answer key. Grades 3–5.
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Prepositions Quiz
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What is a preposition?
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Which word is a preposition?
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What is the prepositional phrase in: 'The cat sat on the mat'?
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Which sentence uses a preposition correctly?
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Which word is NOT a preposition?
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Read: How to Teach Prepositions
How to teach prepositions of place and time, prepositional phrases, and the preposition-vs-adverb test — with the teaching sequence.