PART A: NOTES
Topic: EXPRESSING LOCATION
Class: Standard Four
Subject: English Language
1. Meaning of Expressing Location
Expressing location means telling where a person, animal, or thing is.
👉 Example:
The book is on the table.
2. Words Used to Express Location
Word
Use
Example Sentence
in
inside something
The chalk is in the box.
on
on top of something
The book is on the desk.
under
below something
The ball is under the chair.
near
close to
The school is near the road.
behind
at the back
The toilet is behind the classroom.
in front of
before something
The teacher is in front of the pupils.
between
in the middle of two things
The shop is between the bank and the school.
next to
beside
The boy is next to his sister.
3. Asking Questions About Location
We ask about location using:
Where is…? (for one thing)
Where is the bag?
The bag is on the chair.
Where are…? (for many things)
Where are the books?
The books are in the cupboard.
4. Use of Is and Are
Use is for singular nouns
The cat is under the table.
Use are for plural nouns
The cats are under the table.
5. Examples from School Environment
The flag is in front of the school.
The toilet is behind the classroom.
The teacher is near the blackboard.
PART B: TEACHING STRATEGIES
(How to Teach Expressing Location Effectively)
1. Use Real Objects (Teaching Aids)
Use books, chairs, bags, chalk, desks.
Place an object and ask:
Where is the book?
Pupils answer: The book is on the table.
✅ This helps pupils learn by seeing and doing.
2. Demonstration Method
Put a book under a chair.
Put a pen in a bag.
Change positions and ask pupils to describe.
3. Question and Answer Strategy
Ask simple questions:
Where is the teacher?
Where is the door?
Where are your books?
Encourage full sentences.
4. Pair and Group Work
Pupils work in pairs.
One pupil places an object.
The other pupil says where it is.
Example:
The pencil is between the books.
5. Use of Pictures and Drawings
Draw a house, tree, and boy on the board.
Ask pupils to describe location using words like:
behind, near, under.
6. Games and Activities
Location Game
Teacher hides an object.
Pupils describe where it is:
It is behind the desk.
Learning becomes fun and memorable.
7. Continuous Assessment
Oral questions
Fill-in-the-blank exercises
Short sentences writing
8. Language Support Strategy
Start with simple words: in, on, under
Move to longer phrases: in front of, between
Correct mistakes gently.
PART C: SUMMARY FOR TEACHER
Expressing location helps pupils describe place and position.
Use real objects, questions, and practice.
Encourage pupils to speak in complete sentences.
