Title: Using Gerunds after Prepositions

Objective: To teach English students the correct usage of gerunds after prepositions.

Materials: Whiteboard, markers, handouts, and exercises.

Introduction: Start by explaining what gerunds are and how they are used in English. Then, introduce the concept of prepositions and how they are used in sentences. Explain that when a preposition is followed by a verb, it should be in the gerund form.

Examples: Write some examples on the board to illustrate the concept. For instance, “I am interested in learning English” or “She is good at playing the piano.”

Practice: Provide handouts with exercises that require students to use gerunds after prepositions. Encourage them to work in pairs or groups to complete the exercises.

Discussion: After the students have completed the exercises, discuss the answers as a class. Ask them to explain why they chose a particular gerund form and how it relates to the preposition used.

Conclusion: Summarize the lesson by reminding students of the importance of using gerunds after prepositions correctly. Encourage them to practice using gerunds in their writing and speaking to reinforce the lesson.