Lesson Plan | Traditional Methodology | Verbs: Introduction to the Verb to Be

Objectives

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to provide a clear and concise overview of the main objectives that students should achieve by the end of the lesson. This ensures that both the teacher and the students are aware of what will be taught and learned, establishing a solid foundation for the subsequent lecture session.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the function and importance of the verb to be in the English language.

2. Learn to conjugate the verb to be in affirmative and negative forms.

3. Identify and correctly use am, is, and are in simple sentences.

Introduction

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

 Purpose: The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to provide an initial context and spark student interest in the topic. By presenting the importance of the verb to be and some curiosities about its use, students will feel more engaged and motivated to learn. This creates a solid foundation for the detailed explanations that will follow, facilitating the understanding and retention of the content.

Context

 Context: To start the lesson on the verb to be, it is important to contextualize the students about the relevance of this verb in the English language. Explain that the verb to be is one of the most important and frequently used verbs in English. It is fundamental for forming basic sentences, expressing states, identities, and characteristics. Without a correct understanding of the verb to be, it becomes difficult to communicate simple and essential information in English. Therefore, understanding and using to be correctly is a fundamental skill for any student of the English language.

Curiosities

類 Curiosity: Did you know that the verb to be is even used in some of the most famous phrases in history? For example, the phrase 'To be or not to be, that is the question' from the play Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare, uses the verb to be. Additionally, this verb is one of the first that children learn when they start speaking English, just like we are doing now in our class!

Development

Duration: (40 - 45 minutes)

 Purpose: The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to provide a detailed and structured explanation of the verb to be, its forms, and uses. By addressing the topics in a sequential and logical manner, the teacher ensures that students understand each aspect of the verb before moving on to the next. Additionally, including practical examples and guided exercises helps reinforce learning and allows students to practice using the verb to be in different contexts. This ensures that by the end of the lesson, students are capable of using the verb to be correctly in their sentences.

Covered Topics

1.  Specific Topics: 2. What is the Verb to be? Explain that the verb to be means 'to be' or 'to exist' in Portuguese. It is used to describe states of being, identities, and characteristics. For example, 'I am a student' and 'She is happy'. 3. Forms of the Verb to be Detail that the verb to be has three forms in the present: am, is, and are. Explain that am is used with I, is is used with he, she, and it, and are is used with you, we, and they. 4. Use in Affirmative and Negative Sentences Show how the verb to be is used in affirmative and negative sentences. For example, 'She is a teacher' and 'She is not a teacher'. Teach how to contract the negative form, such as is not becomes isn't. 5. Practical Examples Provide several examples of sentences using the verb to be in its different forms. For example, 'I am a boy', 'He is my friend', 'They are in the garden'. 6. Guided Problem Solving Propose exercises where students complete sentences with the correct form of the verb to be. For example, 'She ___ a doctor' (is), 'We ___ happy' (are), 'I ___ a student' (am).

Classroom Questions

1. Complete the sentence: 'He ___ a good person.' 2. Transform the sentence to negative form: 'They are friends.' 3. Write an affirmative sentence using 'I am.'

Questions Discussion

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

 Purpose: The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to review and consolidate the learning about the verb to be. By discussing the answers to the questions, the teacher ensures that students fully understand the content covered. Additionally, the engagement questions encourage students to think critically about the use of the verb to be and apply the knowledge in various contexts, promoting a deeper and more meaningful learning experience.

Discussion

•  Discussion:

• Complete the sentence: 'He ___ a good person.'

• • Answer: 'He is a good person.' Detail that 'is' is the correct form of the verb to be when referring to 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

• Transform the sentence to negative form: 'They are friends.'

• • Answer: 'They are not friends.' or 'They aren't friends.' Explain that to form the negative, 'not' is added after the verb to be. It is also possible to use the contracted form 'aren't'.

• Write an affirmative sentence using 'I am'.

• • Answer: 'I am a student.' Detail that 'am' is the form of the verb to be used with 'I'.

Student Engagement

1. 樂 Student Engagement: 2. Why is the verb to be so important in the English language? 3. - This question helps students reflect on the importance of the verb to be in different contexts and its frequent use. 4. How can you use the verb to be to talk about yourself and other people? 5. - Encourage students to create sentences using 'I am', 'He is', 'She is', 'We are', etc. 6. What is the difference between the affirmative and negative forms of the verb to be? 7. - This question reinforces the understanding of both affirmative and negative forms, as well as practicing the transformation of sentences. 8. Can you think of a famous or popular sentence that uses the verb to be? 9. - Encourage students to connect learning with sentences they already know or have heard, increasing the relevance of the content.

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to review and consolidate the main points covered, ensuring that students have a clear and complete understanding of the content. Additionally, highlighting the practical connection and relevance of the topic reinforces the importance of learning, motivating students to apply the acquired knowledge in their daily interactions.

Summary

• Understand the function and importance of the verb to be in the English language.
• Learn to conjugate the verb to be in affirmative and negative forms.
• Identify and correctly use am, is, and are in simple sentences.
• Know the structure of affirmative and negative sentences using the verb to be.
• Practical examples of using the verb to be in different contexts.

The lesson connected theory with practice by explaining in detail the use of the verb to be and then providing practical examples and guided exercises. This allowed students to apply theory in real contexts, consolidating learning in a practical and meaningful way.

The topic presented is crucial for students' daily lives, as the verb to be is widely used to describe states, identities, and characteristics, both in everyday conversations and in written texts. Understanding and using the verb to be correctly facilitates effective communication in English, allowing students to express basic and essential information clearly.