Step One: Read Below
Prepositions are "words" or "one word" that function as a connecting device to show relationships between other words in a sentence. They do this without being a Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOYS). They live in their own little part of speech which I call Preposition Land.In this land they connect words that reveal:
Notice that without the preposition, the meaning of a sentence is lost. One would never say or write: "The tornado moved the valley."
unless of course the tornado completely lifted up an entire valley and moved it. When the preposition "toward" is added to the sentence, it then connects the idea on how a tornado and a valley relate to each other. "The tornado moved toward the valley." Now this is a complete thought, thus a sentence.Please listen and watch the musical video on Prepositions. Yes, this may seem silly; nevertheless, a majority of students still have trouble identifying prepositions. There will be another Preposition Quiz, so this is your time to really learn them.
Step Two: Watch the 3 minute video
Click Link Below:Musical Video on Prepositions
Please note that this video focuses more on prepositions that show location. However, the more you see how these little connecting words function, the easier it will be for your to identify them for what they do: Which is to show relationships between words.
Step Three: Watch the 7 minute video on how to diagram a prepositional phrase.
Now, watch the video to learn how to diagram a preposition. Notice that the speaker does not identify the verb first (big mistake) but at least you will learn the format for diagramming a preposition which you will also be part of the next quiz on prepositions.
Click Link Below:
Diagramming a Prepositional Phrase
Step Four: Create a Poem
Now Create a Poem using a Preposition at the beginning of each line of poetry. Your poem must create some kind of meaning to the Reader. It cannot merely be a bunch of lines that begin with prepositions. Minumun length=15 lines of poetry, each beginning with a preposition.
