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Prepositions 2

Learn how prepositions along and across show movement and direction, helping KS1 children describe journeys, routes and actions clearly in sentences.

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Fascinating Fact:

Prepositions along and across sound like little journeys: walking along the path or hopping across the stepping stones.

In KS1 English, children explore prepositions that show movement and direction. Words like along and across help them describe how someone or something travels, making instructions and stories easier to picture and follow.

Key Terms

Preposition: A word that shows position or direction, such as along or across.
Along: Moving in a line beside or following something, like along the road.
Across: Moving from one side to the other, like across the playground.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between along and across for KS1?

Along is used when something moves beside or following a line, like along the path. Across is used when something moves from one side to another, like across the road.

How can I teach along and across in a fun way?

Use tape lines, mats or chalk outside. Ask children to walk along a line, then jump across it, and describe their actions in full sentences using the correct preposition.

Why are prepositions like along and across important in KS1 writing?

These prepositions help children explain exactly where and how things move. Clear direction words make their stories, instructions and descriptions easier for others to understand.

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