Lesson Plan | Active Learning | Object Pronouns

Assumptions: This Active Lesson Plan assumes: a 100-minute class, prior student study with both the Book and the start of Project development, and that only one activity (among the three suggested) will be chosen to be conducted during the class, as each activity is designed to take up a significant portion of the available time.

Objectives

Duration: (5 - 10 minutes)

The objectives stage is crucial to clearly establish what students should learn and achieve by the end of the lesson. By defining the main objectives, the teacher guides students on the focus of their studies and prepares the ground for practical activities. This section serves as a guide to ensure that both the pre-studied content and classroom activities are aligned with specific learning goals related to object pronouns in English.

Main Objectives:

1. Recognize and identify object pronouns in various contexts within sentences in English.

2. Apply the knowledge gained about object pronouns to construct and modify sentences meaningfully.

Side Objectives:

1. Develop analytical and critical skills in identifying and correctly using object pronouns.

Introduction

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

The introduction serves to engage students with the content they studied beforehand, using problem situations that stimulate reflection and practical application of knowledge. Additionally, the contextualization of the theme with real and relevant examples helps students perceive the importance and utility of object pronouns in everyday life, encouraging active use of the language.

Problem-Based Situations

1. Imagine you are telling a story to your friends and need to use pronouns to replace names that have already been mentioned. How would you use pronouns in the sentence 'Ana gives Maria a book', if you wanted to say 'Ana gives it to her'?

2. Think of a situation where you need to talk about something someone gave you. When telling another person, how would you use pronouns to say 'My friend gave me a gift' in a shortened form like 'She gave me it'?

Contextualization

Object pronouns are essential for fluency in communication in English, as they simplify sentences and avoid excessive repetition of names. For example, when saying 'I saw the movie', we can replace 'the movie' with 'it' to form 'I saw it', which makes the speech more natural and efficient. Furthermore, the correct use of pronouns in English can be crucial in formal and informal situations, such as in job interviews or when talking to friends.

Development

Duration: (75 - 85 minutes)

The Development stage is designed for students to practically and interactively apply the pre-studied knowledge about object pronouns. Through playful and contextual activities, they are challenged to think critically and improve their communication skills in English. This section allows for a deep immersion into the topic, ensuring that students can practice, make mistakes, and learn in a safe and collaborative environment.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended to carry out only one of the suggested activities

Activity 1 - Object Pronoun Treasure Hunt

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Practice the identification and use of object pronouns in a fun and cooperative context.

- Description: In this playful activity, students will be divided into groups of up to 5 people. Each group will receive a map of the 'Pronoun Kingdom', which contains a series of clues scattered around the classroom. The clues will be written in English and must be solved using object pronouns. By solving each clue, the group will find a piece of 'treasure', which will be a card with an object pronoun written on it.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students and distribute a map and a flashlight to each group.

• Explain that they must follow the clues on the map to find the cards with the hidden object pronouns around the room.

• Each correctly solved clue leads to an object pronoun card, which should be noted down in a notebook by the group.

• The first group to complete the map and find all the pronouns wins a small prize or advantage in the next activity.

Activity 2 - Dramatizing with Pronouns

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Practice the use of object pronouns creatively and contextually.

- Description: Students, in groups, will choose a scene from a children's book or a daily situation to dramatize. The challenge is to rewrite parts of the dialogue using object pronouns correctly to replace the names of characters or objects. After the dramatization, each group will explain the changes made and why they chose certain pronouns.

- Instructions:

• Form groups of up to 5 students and ask them to choose a scene from a book or daily situation to dramatize.

• The groups must rewrite part of the dialogue from the scene, replacing names with object pronouns.

• Each group performs the dramatization and then explains the changes and the use of pronouns to the class.

• Conclude with a discussion about each group's pronoun choices and review grammatical correctness.

Activity 3 - Building Stories with Pronouns

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Develop the ability to create narratives and use object pronouns appropriately and fluently.

- Description: In this activity, students, organized in groups, will receive cards with different characters, objects, and actions. They must use these elements to build a story, being challenged to include object pronouns correctly to replace and reference the elements from the cards.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students and distribute a set of cards to each group.

• Each card contains a character, an object, and an action. The groups should use these elements to build a story, including the use of object pronouns.

• After building the story, the groups present it to the class, explaining how they used the pronouns.

• Hold a vote for the most creative and correct story in the use of pronouns.

Feedback

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this feedback stage is to consolidate students' practical learning, allowing them to reflect on their experiences and share insights with peers. This discussion helps reinforce the understanding of object pronouns and the importance of their correct usage, in addition to promoting communication and collaboration skills. The teacher should use this moment to assess students' understanding and clarify any remaining doubts, ensuring everyone has a solid grasp of the topic covered.

Group Discussion

After the activities, gather all students for a group discussion. Start the discussion with a brief introduction, highlighting the importance of object pronouns in constructing clear and concise sentences. Ask each group to share their findings and experiences during the activities. Encourage students to discuss the difficulties encountered and how they overcame them, focusing particularly on the correct use of object pronouns. Use this opportunity for students to teach each other, promoting a collaborative learning environment.

Key Questions

1. What were the biggest challenges in using object pronouns during the activities and how did you overcome them?

2. How can the use of object pronouns improve fluency and clarity in communication in English?

3. Was there any situation where the use of object pronouns changed the understanding of a sentence in the dramatization activity?

Conclusion

Duration: (5 - 10 minutes)

The purpose of the Conclusion stage is to consolidate learning, connecting theory with practice and highlighting the relevance of the content for everyday use of the language. This section allows students to see the applicability of object pronouns in various situations and reinforce the importance of mastering this aspect of English grammar. Moreover, it helps prepare students for future applications of knowledge in real and varied contexts.

Summary

In the conclusion, the teacher should recap the main concepts covered about object pronouns, reinforcing how they are used to replace and reference objects and people efficiently in communication in English. A review of the activities conducted will highlight the key points that demonstrated the practical use of object pronouns.

Theory Connection

During the lesson, students were able to apply the theory of object pronouns in practical and dynamic activities, such as dramatizing scenes and building stories. These activities allowed the theory to be put into practice, highlighting the importance of object pronouns in fluency and clarity of communication in English.

Closing

Finally, it is important for students to understand that knowledge about object pronouns is fundamental not only for academic contexts but also for everyday and professional situations, where clarity and the economy of language are essential. Mastering these elements significantly contributes to communicative competence in English.