Lesson Plan | Active Learning | Personal 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 phase is crucial for establishing a clear and focused basis for the lesson. By explicitly defining what is expected of the students to learn, this section guides both subsequent activities and the assessment of learning. It helps students understand the importance of using personal pronouns correctly in English, facilitating effective communication and avoiding ambiguities in dialogues and texts.

Main Objectives:

1. Recognize and differentiate personal pronouns in English: 'I', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'you', 'they', 'we'.

2. Apply personal pronouns correctly in different communication contexts.

Side Objectives:

1. Develop students' self-assessment skills regarding their use of personal pronouns in English.

Introduction

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

The introduction phase is designed to engage students with the material they have previously studied and to contextualize the importance of personal pronouns in effective communication. This stage lays the groundwork for a deeper understanding and practical application during the flipped classroom, where theory meets practice.

Problem-Based Situations

1. Imagine a student trying to explain to his foreign friends who is going to the cinema. Without using the correct personal pronouns, how could confusion arise?

2. Think of a dialogue between two colleagues about a party. One of them incorrectly uses 'he' instead of 'she'. How could this change the understanding of the conversation?

Contextualization

Personal pronouns are essential in daily communication, allowing us to talk about ourselves and others without constantly repeating proper names. In English, choosing the correct pronoun can prevent misunderstandings and make dialogue clearer and more efficient. Interestingly, many languages have specific forms of pronouns that do not exist in others, highlighting the importance of learning them correctly in each language.

Development

Duration: (70 - 80 minutes)

The Development stage is designed to allow students to practically and engagingly apply their prior knowledge about personal pronouns. Through the proposed activities, the aim is to consolidate learning dynamically, promoting interaction among students and allowing the teacher to observe and correct the usage of personal pronouns in real-time. The activities are planned to be fun and informative, ensuring that students can practice the content meaningfully.

Activity Suggestions

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

Activity 1 - Pronoun Hunt

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Practice recognizing and using personal pronouns correctly in different contexts, encouraging teamwork and critical thinking.

- Description: This activity involves a treasure hunt game inside the classroom, where each group of students must find hidden cards that contain sentences with omitted personal pronouns. Students must decide which personal pronoun is appropriate to correctly complete each sentence, based on the given context.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Distribute a map of the room with marked areas where the cards may be hidden.

• Each group must look for the cards and, for each one, decide which personal pronoun correctly completes the sentence.

• After finding and completing all the cards, each group must present their answers and justify their choices.

• The teacher will evaluate the answers, providing feedback and clarifications when necessary.

Activity 2 - Pronoun Theater

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Develop writing and oral communication skills through the correct use of personal pronouns, while also promoting creativity.

- Description: Students will create small theatrical plays that involve dialogues rich in personal pronouns. Each group will be responsible for writing a script, rehearsing, and presenting the play, using personal pronouns appropriately and creatively.

- Instructions:

• Form groups of up to 5 students and assign each group a specific scenario for the dialogue.

• Students must write a script that includes a variety of personal pronouns, focusing on using each one correctly according to gender, number, and person.

• Allow time for rehearsal before the presentations.

• Each group will present their play and receive feedback from both peers and the teacher.

Activity 3 - Pronoun Puzzle

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Refine understanding and appropriate use of personal pronouns in a playful and collaborative context.

- Description: In this activity, students will receive various sentences with missing personal pronouns. They must use their knowledge to insert the correct pronoun and then assemble a puzzle that can only be completed with the correct choices.

- Instructions:

• Distribute to student groups puzzle pieces that contain parts of an image and sentences with omitted pronouns.

• Students must choose the correct pronoun to complete each sentence.

• By inserting the correct pronoun, they will be able to join the pieces that will complete the image.

• The first team to correctly assemble the puzzle wins.

Feedback

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

This feedback stage is essential for consolidating learning, allowing students to reflect on their practical experiences and discuss in groups the difficulties and learnings. The goal is to strengthen the understanding of personal pronouns and their application, as well as to promote self-assessment and peer feedback, which are crucial for continuous improvement.

Group Discussion

Start the discussion with a general reflection, asking students how they felt using personal pronouns more consciously. Encourage each group to share interesting discoveries or challenges they faced during the activities. Use questions like 'What did you find easiest or hardest when choosing the correct pronoun?' to stimulate conversation among the groups.

Key Questions

1. What were the most common mistakes you observed when using personal pronouns during the activities?

2. How do you believe the correct use of personal pronouns can impact the clarity of communication?

3. Was there any specific situation where you felt more difficulty in choosing the correct pronoun? How did you resolve it?

Conclusion

Duration: (5 - 10 minutes)

The conclusion stage serves to consolidate the learning of the lesson, ensuring that students can link theoretical concepts with the practices carried out. By summarizing the content and revisiting the applicability of personal pronouns, this section reinforces the usefulness of these elements in everyday life and effective communication in English. Furthermore, it provides a clear transition to future lessons, preparing students to continue developing their language skills with a solid foundation.

Summary

To conclude, let's recap the most important aspects of personal pronouns in English: 'I', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'you', 'they', and 'we'. Each of these pronouns was explored through practical activities that allowed students to apply knowledge in varied contexts, from writing dialogues to interactive games.

Theory Connection

Today's lesson was structured to link the theory studied at home with the practice in the classroom, where students had the opportunity to test and correct their understanding of personal pronouns in real communicative situations. This flipped classroom approach emphasized active learning and the immediate application of theoretical content.

Closing

The importance of personal pronouns transcends the classroom, directly influencing the clarity and effectiveness of daily communication in English. Using these pronouns correctly allows for precise expression of thoughts and identities, avoiding misunderstandings and promoting smoother and more comprehensible interactions.