Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Phrases

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Subject: English Grammer

Semester: 2

Period: 6

Week: 33

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School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: English Grammar
Grade Level: Grade 10
Period: VI
Week & Period: Week 33, Period VI

Date:

Topic: Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Phrases

Specific Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Define phrasal verbs and prepositional phrases.
2. Use them in accurate sentence construction.
3. Distinguish literal vs idiomatic use of phrasal verbs.

A – Anticipation (Engage learners):
Starter Questions:

• What does “give up” mean? Is it the same as “give”?
• What is the function of a prepositional phrase?

B – Building Knowledge (Core Content):

1. Phrasal Verbs: Verb + Preposition/Adverb
   • Ran across, broke down, get away
2. Prepositional Phrases: Preposition + Noun/Pronoun
   • Under the table, beside the wall

Examples:

• I ran into my teacher yesterday.
• She sat by the fire.

C – Consolidation (Application and Reflection):
Activities:

• Match phrasal verbs with their meanings.
• Replace phrasal verbs in sentences with more formal alternatives.

Assignment:

• Use 5 phrasal verbs and 5 prepositional phrases in your own sentences.
• Compose a short paragraph using both.

Teacher’s Reflection:

• Were students able to apply idiomatic phrasal verbs?
• Who still confuses phrasal verbs with literal meanings?