Lesson Plan | Lesson Plan Iteratif Teachy | Reflexive Pronouns and Relative Pronouns

Goal

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

This stage aims to ensure that learners grasp the specific objectives of the lesson, allowing them to focus on the key learning points. This will also guide the practical and digital activities planned, ensuring that learners are engaged and aware of what they should achieve by the end of the lesson.

Goal Utama:

1. Understand and correctly use reflexive pronouns and relative pronouns in Spanish sentences.

2. Identify reflexive pronouns and relative pronouns within phrases and sentences.

Goal Sekunder:

1. Recognise the role of reflexive and relative pronouns in constructing texts and speeches in Spanish.
2. Develop independence in utilising digital tools to practise and enhance knowledge of Spanish grammar.

Introduction

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

This stage aims to ensure that learners grasp the specific objectives of the lesson, allowing them to focus on the key learning points. This will also guide the practical and digital activities planned, ensuring that learners are engaged and aware of what they should achieve by the end of the lesson.

Warming Up

To kick things off and introduce the topic of reflexive and relative pronouns, have learners use their phones to find an interesting or quirky fact about these pronouns in Spanish. Give them a few minutes for research, then invite them to share their findings with the class. This approach not only engages learners but starts reinforcing their prior knowledge which they should have been studying at home.

Initial Thoughts

1. What distinguishes reflexive pronouns from relative pronouns?

2. In what kinds of sentences do we typically use reflexive pronouns?

3. Why is it crucial to use relative pronouns correctly in a sentence?

4. Can someone provide an example of a sentence using a reflexive pronoun? What about a relative pronoun?

5. How can using these pronouns correctly enhance our communication in Spanish?

Development

Duration: 70 to 80 minutes

This stage allows learners to apply and solidify their understanding of reflexive and relative pronouns through practical activities. By collaborating and using technology, learners develop skills in cooperation, creativity, and autonomy, making the learning experience more dynamic.

Activity Suggestions

Activity Recommendations

Activity 1 - 📹 Pronoun Vlog

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Goal: Employ reflexive and relative pronouns in a creative context, fostering oral and written practice in Spanish in an enjoyable setting.

- Deskripsi Activity: Learners will create a vlog (video blog) explaining and exemplifying the use of reflexive and relative pronouns. They will utilise their phones to record videos in small groups of up to 5. They can choose a contemporary theme, such as a daily routine, a trip, or a fictional story, and integrate reflexive and relative pronouns into their narration.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of no more than 5 learners.

• Ask each group to pick a theme for their vlog that is relevant to everyday life or interesting to them.

• Ensure they incorporate reflexive and relative pronouns into the descriptions and dialogues of their vlog.

• Learners should record their videos using their phones, with the option to edit and add effects via video editing apps.

• Encourage them to be creative, making use of costumes, settings, and background music.

• Set a time frame for recording and editing their video.

• Once completed, each group will present their vlog to the class, explaining where and how they used the reflexive and relative pronouns.

Activity 2 - 🐦 Tweeting with Pronouns

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Goal: Utilise reflexive and relative pronouns on a modern platform, practising writing and constructing succinct narratives in Spanish.

- Deskripsi Activity: Learners will use Twitter to create a series of tweets explaining and exemplifying the use of reflexive and relative pronouns. Each group will be given a specific theme and must post a connected sequence of tweets, creating a short story or narrative using these pronouns.

- Instructions:

• Group learners into teams of up to 5.

• Assign a specific theme to each group (e.g., a day at school, a trip, a sports event).

• Instruct them to create a shared Twitter account or use personal accounts with a dedicated class hashtag.

• Ask learners to craft a series of connected tweets, ensuring each tweet includes at least one reflexive or relative pronoun.

• Groups will review and comment on each other's tweets, correcting any mistakes and providing constructive feedback.

• When complete, each group must present their tweet sequence to the class, explaining their choices and usage of the pronouns.

Activity 3 - 🎮 Pronoun Game Show

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Goal: Reinforce understanding of reflexive and relative pronouns through an interactive and competitive activity, enhancing engagement and collaboration.

- Deskripsi Activity: Facilitate a quiz-style game show using an online platform like Kahoot! or Quizizz where learners compete in groups to answer questions about reflexive and relative pronouns. Questions will be multiple-choice, true or false, and fill-in-the-blank, all focusing on the correct usage of these pronouns in Spanish.

- Instructions:

• Group learners into teams of no more than 5.

• Prepare a quiz using a platform like Kahoot! or Quizizz with various questions related to reflexive and relative pronouns.

• Explain the rules: each group should choose a name and a spokesperson to answer the questions.

• Project the quiz on a board or screen, and ask learners to access the platform and answer the questions using their phones or computers.

• Encourage active participation and teamwork, allowing quick discussions before each response.

• After the quiz, reveal the correct answers and discuss any common mistakes to reinforce learning.

Feedback

Duration: 15 to 20 minutes

This stage aims to enhance collaborative learning, allowing learners to reflect on their experiences, share insights, and receive constructive feedback from peers. This not only strengthens the knowledge gained, but also develops skills in communication, teamwork, and self-assessment.

Group Discussion

Group Discussion 🗣️

Encourage an open discussion amongst all learners, where groups share their insights from the activities. Use the following outline to start the conversation:

1. Introduction: Clarify that the aim of the discussion is to share experiences and learnings from each group's activities.
2. Sharing: Invite each group to briefly present their vlog, tweet series or quiz outcomes, highlighting important learning points and the usage of reflexive and relative pronouns.
3. Learning: Prompt learners to discuss the challenges they faced and how they overcame them, alongside any insights they gained regarding the usage of these pronouns in Spanish.
4. Conclusion: Wrap up by summarising the main points discussed and reinforcing the importance of using reflexive and relative pronouns accurately in communication.

Reflections

1. 📝 How did using reflexive and relative pronouns clarify and connect your stories? 2. 📝 What challenges did you face while trying to use these pronouns correctly? 3. 📝 What advice would you offer someone beginning to learn about reflexive and relative pronouns in Spanish?

Feedback 360º

360° Feedback 🔄

Guide students to conduct a 360° feedback session. Each learner should receive feedback from peers in their group. To ensure the feedback is constructive and respectful, follow these guidelines:

1. Be Specific: Each learner should identify specific aspects of their peers' work that were well executed and those that could improve.
2. Be Respectful: Ensure all comments are given in a polite and supportive manner.
3. Be Constructive: Encourage learners to offer practical suggestions for future improvements.
4. Positive Feedback: Ask each learner to highlight something positive that their peer contributed to the teamwork.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

🔍 Purpose: This stage aims to reinforce and summarise the key learnings, connecting them to real-life applications and highlighting their practical importance. This aids learners in internalising the content meaningfully, showcasing how this knowledge can be applied in their everyday life and digital communication.

Summary

📖 Summary: Picture reflexive and relative pronouns as the superheroes of sentences in Spanish! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ Reflexive pronouns like 'me', 'te', 'se', and others, direct action back to the subject of the sentence. In contrast, relative pronouns like 'que', 'quien', 'cuyo', connect ideas and continue the flow of information. Throughout this lesson, we explored how these grammatical heroes enhance our communication by creating clarity and coherence through vlogs 📹, tweets 🐦, and interactive quizzes 🎮.

World

🌍 In the World: In today's digital age, mastering reflexive and relative pronouns is essential! Whether we're crafting social media posts, creating video content, or simply chatting, the correct use of these pronouns signifies effective communication skills, which are vital in our interconnected world.

Applications

📝 Applications: Proficiently understanding and using reflexive and relative pronouns can significantly enhance your writing, whether it’s for an Instagram post, crafting a TikTok video, or even during a job interview in Spanish. They help build clear, cohesive, and professionally-appropriate messages, enabling more expressive and precise communication of ideas.