Name of the Teacher Date Level of the class Length of lesson
Estelle Terblanche 17/08/2023 A2 - Pre-intermediate 60 minutes
Lesson Type:
Grammar lesson
Lesson Topic:
My birthday (Preposition of time: on, at, in)
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
1. Identify and differentiate between the prepositions of time: Engaged in conversations and interviews where they use
on, at, and in. prepositions of time (on, at, in) to discuss schedules and plans.
2. Use the preposition “at” when referring to specific times of
the day (I will blow out the candles at 2 o’clock). They will demonstrate the ability to use the prepositions naturally
3. Use the preposition “on” when referring to days or specific and contextually while sharing information and opinions.
parts of a day (My party is on Monday).
Students will also pronounce the prepositions correctly, especially
4. Use the preposition “in” when referring to months, years,
the vowel sounds in the three prepositions of time.
or periods of times (My birthday is in August).
5. Create sentences using prepositions of time to express
specific points, periods, and durations of time.
Example sentence:
“My party is on Monday.”
“I will blow out the candles at 2 o’clock.”
“My birthday is in August.”
pg. 1 Lesson plan V260423
, Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
1. Students may rely on prepositions in their native language 1. Provide clear explanations and examples of how the
that have different meanings or usages than those in prepositions on, at and in are used in English. Encourage
English. students to practice using these prepositions in sentences.
2. Some students may struggle to remember which 2. Use visual aids such as flashcards to reinforce the correct
preposition to use with particular time expressions. prepositions with time expressions. Create activities that
give students ample practice in using the prepositions.
3. Some prepositions can have multiple meanings, which
might cause confusion for the students. 3. Focus on the specific meanings of on, at and in, related to
time expressions. Provide context-based examples to help
clarify their usage.
Target language analysis:
1. What is the use or function of this The use or function of language, specifically the prepositions of time (on, at and in) in English, is to convey
language? (Include a timeline if specific points in time, durations, and periods. These prepositions help us express when an event or
appropriate) action occurs, and they add precision and clarity to our communication.
2. In which context are you introducing My birthday in the context of what month it is, what day my party is and at what time we will be doing
the language? what activity.
E.g., My birthday is in August; my party is on Monday; I will blow out the candles at 2 o’clock.
The language (prepositions of time: on, at and in) is introduced to improve their understanding and usage
in expressing specific points, durations, and periods.
3. Which concept checking questions will ” My birthday is in August.”
you ask to ensure students understand 1. Does it tell you the month? (yes)
the meaning? 2. Does it tell you the time? (no)
pg. 2 Lesson plan V260423
Estelle Terblanche 17/08/2023 A2 - Pre-intermediate 60 minutes
Lesson Type:
Grammar lesson
Lesson Topic:
My birthday (Preposition of time: on, at, in)
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
1. Identify and differentiate between the prepositions of time: Engaged in conversations and interviews where they use
on, at, and in. prepositions of time (on, at, in) to discuss schedules and plans.
2. Use the preposition “at” when referring to specific times of
the day (I will blow out the candles at 2 o’clock). They will demonstrate the ability to use the prepositions naturally
3. Use the preposition “on” when referring to days or specific and contextually while sharing information and opinions.
parts of a day (My party is on Monday).
Students will also pronounce the prepositions correctly, especially
4. Use the preposition “in” when referring to months, years,
the vowel sounds in the three prepositions of time.
or periods of times (My birthday is in August).
5. Create sentences using prepositions of time to express
specific points, periods, and durations of time.
Example sentence:
“My party is on Monday.”
“I will blow out the candles at 2 o’clock.”
“My birthday is in August.”
pg. 1 Lesson plan V260423
, Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
1. Students may rely on prepositions in their native language 1. Provide clear explanations and examples of how the
that have different meanings or usages than those in prepositions on, at and in are used in English. Encourage
English. students to practice using these prepositions in sentences.
2. Some students may struggle to remember which 2. Use visual aids such as flashcards to reinforce the correct
preposition to use with particular time expressions. prepositions with time expressions. Create activities that
give students ample practice in using the prepositions.
3. Some prepositions can have multiple meanings, which
might cause confusion for the students. 3. Focus on the specific meanings of on, at and in, related to
time expressions. Provide context-based examples to help
clarify their usage.
Target language analysis:
1. What is the use or function of this The use or function of language, specifically the prepositions of time (on, at and in) in English, is to convey
language? (Include a timeline if specific points in time, durations, and periods. These prepositions help us express when an event or
appropriate) action occurs, and they add precision and clarity to our communication.
2. In which context are you introducing My birthday in the context of what month it is, what day my party is and at what time we will be doing
the language? what activity.
E.g., My birthday is in August; my party is on Monday; I will blow out the candles at 2 o’clock.
The language (prepositions of time: on, at and in) is introduced to improve their understanding and usage
in expressing specific points, durations, and periods.
3. Which concept checking questions will ” My birthday is in August.”
you ask to ensure students understand 1. Does it tell you the month? (yes)
the meaning? 2. Does it tell you the time? (no)
pg. 2 Lesson plan V260423
