esl · Grade 2 · Beginning
Describe Where Things Are
Use in, on and under to describe stated positions.
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Explore the knowledge outline and its source scope. This unit supports selected ideas.
Learning goals
- Use in, on and under to describe stated positions.
Before you begin
Understand the words and representations introduced in the Explore activity.
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Follow the sequence
Complete practice
Practice previewDescribe Where Things Are
Practice · Independent · 25 min · Beginning
Use in, on and under to describe stated positions. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
1. Explore
Practice previewDescribe Where Things Are: Explore and Explain
Explore · Independent · 10 min · Beginning
Use in, on and under to describe stated positions. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
2. Practice
Practice previewDescribe Where Things Are: Practice Independently
Practice · Independent · 10 min · Beginning
Use in, on and under to describe stated positions. A focused practice activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
3. Apply
Practice previewDescribe Where Things Are: Apply and Create
Apply · Independent · 15 min · Beginning
Use in, on and under to describe stated positions. A focused apply activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
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Numbered activities, separate answer keys and a teaching guide in one ZIP. The pack uses the focused sequence; the complete practice sheet above is an alternative.
Teaching and response guide
- Begin with: Where is the pictured book? Use on.
- Connect the response to: Complete: The bag is ___ the chair.
- Ask students to apply the idea: Write a question and answer about the pencil.
Watch for: Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.
Check the answer criteria for each task. A supported explanation may have more than one acceptable response. These activities offer evidence to discuss; completing a sheet alone does not establish mastery.