Topic: Grammar in Use - Word Classes: Prepositions of Time, Place, and Direction

Grade Level: 5th Grade

Desired Outcome: By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to: a) Identify prepositions of time, place, and direction in sentences. b) Use prepositions of time, place, and direction appropriately for effective communication. c) Collaborate with others to judge the accuracy, appropriateness, and correctness of prepositions used in varied texts.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Prepositions - Introduce the concept of prepositions and their role in sentences. - Provide examples of prepositions of time, place, and direction. - Engage students in a discussion about the importance of using prepositions correctly. - Show visuals and real-life examples to help students understand the usage of prepositions.

Lesson 2: Prepositions of Time - Focus on prepositions of time: in, on, at. - Explain the usage of each preposition with specific time expressions. - Provide examples and practice exercises for students to identify and use prepositions of time correctly. - Engage students in group activities to create sentences using prepositions of time.

Lesson 3: Prepositions of Place - Focus on prepositions of place: in, on, at. - Explain the usage of each preposition with specific place expressions. - Provide examples and practice exercises for students to identify and use prepositions of place correctly. - Engage students in pair work activities to describe locations using prepositions of place.

Lesson 4: Prepositions of Direction - Focus on prepositions of direction: into, towards, to, through. - Explain the usage of each preposition with specific direction expressions. - Provide examples and practice exercises for students to identify and use prepositions of direction correctly. - Engage students in role-play activities to give and follow directions using prepositions of direction.

Lesson 5: Collaborative Assessment - Divide students into groups and provide them with various texts (e.g., short stories, newspaper articles, etc.) containing prepositions. - In their groups, students will read the texts and discuss the accuracy, appropriateness, and correctness of the prepositions used. - Each group will present their findings and justify their judgments to the class. - Facilitate a class discussion to reinforce the importance of using prepositions correctly for effective communication.

Assessment: - Throughout the lessons, assess students’ understanding through class discussions, individual participation, and completion of practice exercises. - Use formative assessments such as quizzes or worksheets to gauge students’ comprehension of prepositions. - Evaluate students’ collaborative skills and ability to judge the accuracy, appropriateness, and correctness of prepositions used in varied texts during the collaborative assessment.

Note: The above topic plan is designed based on the Kenyan curriculum for 5th graders, focusing on prepositions of time, place, and direction. Teachers can modify and adapt the plan according to their specific classroom needs and available resources.