Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Adjectives: Introduction

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to ensure that students understand the importance and practical application of adjectives in English, relating them to everyday situations and using digital tools to make learning more meaningful and contextualized. This initial phase will serve as a foundation for the practical activities that will follow, allowing students to feel confident in identifying and employing adjectives in different contexts.

Main Objectives

1. Recognize and correctly use the main basic adjectives in English, such as 'short', 'tall', 'slow', and 'fast'.

2. Apply adjectives in contextualized sentences to describe objects, people, and everyday situations.

3. Develop the ability to identify adjectives in digital media, such as social networks and online videos.

Side Objectives

1. Enhance collaboration and communication skills in English through group activities.
2. Encourage the use of technological resources to improve English learning.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to ensure that students understand the importance and practical application of adjectives in English, relating them to everyday situations and using digital tools to make learning more meaningful and contextualized. This initial phase will serve as a foundation for the practical activities that will follow, allowing students to feel confident in identifying and employing adjectives in different contexts.

Warming Up

To begin the lesson on adjectives in English, explain to the students what adjectives are and how they are used to describe people, objects, and situations, adding significant meaning to sentences. Then, ask students to use their phones to search for an interesting or curious fact about adjectives in English. They can look for examples on social media, English learning blogs, or educational videos. Each student should share what they found with the class, promoting a brief initial debate.

Initial Reflections

1. What are some examples of adjectives in English that you already know?

2. How can adjectives change the meaning of a sentence?

3. Why is it important to use adjectives when we describe something or someone?

4. Can you share an example of an adjective you found during your online search?

Development

Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to provide students the opportunity to apply adjectives in English in a practical and contextualized manner, using digital technologies and collaborative activities. By solving problems and participating in creative scenarios, students will not only reinforce the knowledge acquired but also develop communication, critical analysis, and teamwork skills.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - Digital Influencer Adventures 

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Allow students to practice the use of adjectives in English in a creative and contextualized manner, simulating the life of a digital influencer.

- Description: In this activity, students will become fictitious digital influencers for a day! Each group must create a profile on a social network (which can be fictional) and post content using adjectives in English to describe different aspects of their 'influencer life'. They should create posts about fashion, travel, hobbies, or any other topic that interests them, using adjectives to enrich the descriptions of the photos and videos posted.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must choose a theme for their fictitious influencer profile (e.g., fashion, travel, sports).

• Using their phones, students should create fictitious posts on a social media platform (they can use tools like Canva to create images and text).

• With each post, students must incorporate learned adjectives like 'short', 'tall', 'slow', and 'fast'.

• Encourage students to comment on other groups' posts, using adjectives in their responses.

• At the end, each group presents their profile to the class, explaining their choices of adjectives and how they enrich the description.

Activity 2 - Social Media Detectives 

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Develop the skill of identifying and understanding the use of adjectives in real social media contexts, promoting critical analysis and practical application of vocabulary.

- Description: Students will become adjective detectives on social media! They will explore profiles of real or fictitious influencers on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, and find examples of adjectives used in descriptions, captions, and comments. Each group must collect these adjectives and create a presentation explaining the meaning and use of each one in the context found.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must choose one or more influencer profiles to analyze. They can use networks like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.

• Students should identify and take note of the adjectives found in posts, descriptions, and comments.

• With the collected adjectives, students must create a presentation using a digital tool (e.g., Google Slides) explaining the meaning and context of each adjective.

• The groups must present their findings to the class, discussing the impact of adjectives in online communication.

Activity 3 - Gamified Adjective Journey 

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Engage students in the use of adjectives in English through a playful and interactive activity, promoting collaboration and practical application of vocabulary in various contexts.

- Description: Students will participate in an online collaborative game using an educational gamification platform (like Kahoot or Quizizz). Each group will be challenged to solve questions and puzzles involving the use of adjectives in English. The game will include different levels of difficulty and scenarios, such as describing movie scenes, game characters, and everyday situations using the adjectives learned.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Choose a gamification platform, such as Kahoot or Quizizz, and create or select a quiz/game related to adjectives in English.

• Each group must access the platform using their phones or computers.

• Students must collaboratively answer questions and solve puzzles within the set time.

• During the game, encourage discussions about the choice of adjectives and their applications in the different contexts presented.

• At the end of the game, review the correct answers and clarify doubts, highlighting the importance of adjectives in language.

Feedback

Duration: (20 - 25 minutes)

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to promote reflection and discussion about the learning gained, encouraging the sharing of experiences and the building of a collective understanding of the use of adjectives in English. Additionally, the 360° feedback aims to develop communication skills and constructive criticism, strengthening teamwork and students' self-confidence.

Group Discussion

Promote a group discussion with all students. Ask each group to share what they learned while performing the activities and their main conclusions. Use the following script to introduce the discussion:

1. Introduction: 'Now that we have completed our activities, let's share what we learned. Each group will have a few minutes to explain their discoveries and the conclusions they reached.'
2. Sharing: 'I would like each group to start by talking about the theme they chose and how they used the adjectives in their posts or presentations.'
3. Impact of Adjectives: 'How do you think the use of adjectives helped to enrich your descriptions and communications?'
4. Real Examples: 'Can anyone share a specific example of an adjective they found interesting or surprising during the activity?'

Reflections

1. How do adjectives influence our descriptions in social media posts? 2. What did you find most challenging about using adjectives in English in the activities? 3. In what way did this activity help you understand the use of adjectives better?

360° Feedback

Conduct a 360° feedback session where each student must receive feedback from the other students in their group. Guide the class to ensure that the feedback is constructive and respectful, using the following script:

1. Introduction to Feedback: 'Now, let's take a few minutes to give and receive feedback on teamwork. Remember to be constructive and respectful.'
2. Positive Points: 'Each student should mention something positive about each colleague's contribution to the group work.'
3. Areas for Improvement: 'Next, each student can suggest one area that could be improved for the group to function even better next time.'
4. Thanks: 'Finish by thanking your peers for their effort and collaboration.'

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to recap in a fun and engaging way what was learned, connecting the content to the current world and highlighting its practical relevance. 易 This ensures that students leave the lesson with a clear understanding of the topic and motivated to apply this knowledge in their daily lives.

Summary

 Fun Summary of Adjectives! 

Today we explored the enchanted world of adjectives in English!  We used magic words like short, tall, slow, and fast to describe everything around us. We created amazing posts as influencers, became social media detectives, and even played in a gamified journey!  Each activity helped us practice and better understand how adjectives make our descriptions much more detailed and interesting.

World Connection

 In the Current World 

We live in a super connected digital world, where social media, blogs, and videos are part of our daily lives. Using adjectives correctly can make all the difference in how we express ourselves online. Whether describing a photo, a video, or even a tweet, understanding and applying these terms helps us communicate our ideas with clarity and creativity. 

Practical Application

Adjectives are essential for describing people, places, and situations, making our communications more vivid and understandable. In everyday life, they help us be more precise in conveying our messages, whether we are talking with friends, writing a text, or posting on social media. 