A Prepositional Phrase Anchor Chart to Support Grammar Lessons

Understanding prepositional phrases can be tricky for young learners. That’s why Teach Starter has created this clear and visually engaging prepositional phrase anchor chart for elementary school students!

This prepositional phrase anchor chart breaks down this important grammar concept into two key phrase types: adverbial prepositional phrases and adjectival prepositional phrases. With clear definitions and examples, this resource helps students grasp the role of prepositional phrases in sentence structure.

Need a refresher on these two types of prepositional phrases? Here’s a quick review:

• Adverbial phrases modify verbs. They give more information about where, when and how the event happened.
• Adjectival phrases modify nouns. They give more information to create an enriched description of the person or object.

This resource is available as a full-color PDF or editable Google Slides file. If your school has limited color printing, we recommend printing in grayscale on colored paper. You may even wish to enlarge the anchor chart so that it really stands out when placed on your classroom bulletin board!

Using This Prepositions Anchor Chart in Your Teaching

This prepositions anchor chart is a versatile tool that can be used in various ways to reinforce learning. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

• Instructional Tool – Use the anchor chart during explicit grammar instruction to introduce or review prepositional phrases. Point out the difference between adverbial and adjectival phrases using the examples provided.
• Sentence-Building Activities – Challenge students to create their own sentences using prepositional phrases. They can classify them as adverbial or adjectival and compare their examples to those on the anchor chart.
• Phrase Scavenger Hunt – Have students find prepositional phrases in a book they are reading, write them down, then determine if they function as adverbial or adjectival phrases using the anchor chart as a guide.

This poster provides a handy reference that reinforces learning and encourages students to apply their knowledge of prepositional phrases in their writing.

Download This Preposition Anchor Chart Today

Use the Download button to access the full-color printable PDF poster or the fully editable Google Slides file. Please note that you will be required to make a personal copy of the Google Slides file before you can access it.

Print and display on your classroom bulletin board. Refer to the display whenever your students need a reminder of how to use prepositional phrases in their writing!

More Resources for Teaching Prepositional Phrases for Kids

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