Lesson Plan | Active Learning | Use of Hyphen

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 fundamental to clearly establish what is expected for students to learn and achieve by the end of the class. By defining specific and measurable objectives, the teacher directs classroom activities so that students can apply their prior knowledge about the use of the hyphen and deepen their understanding through practices and discussions. This clarity of direction helps maximize classroom time usage and the effectiveness of learning.

Main Objectives:

1. Enable students to correctly identify the contexts in which the use of the hyphen is required in compound words, following the rules of standard Portuguese.

2. Develop writing skills that allow students to apply the use of the hyphen accurately and consistently in different types of compound words.

Introduction

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

The introduction stage aims to engage students and review the previously studied content about the use of the hyphen in compound words. The problem situations encourage students to apply knowledge practically, paving the way for a deeper discussion in class. The contextualization aims to show the relevance of the topic in daily life and effective communication, as well as awaken students' curiosity through real examples and curiosities that increase interest in the subject.

Problem-Based Situations

1. Ask students to review a text they brought from home and identify all the compound words that contain a hyphen. They should analyze the context in which the hyphen is used and discuss why the separation is necessary.

2. Propose the creation of new compound words with a hyphen. Students should justify the use of the hyphen in each new word, based on the rules they studied previously.

Contextualization

Explain the importance of the correct use of the hyphen in the Portuguese language, citing real situations where incorrect placement of the hyphen can completely alter the meaning of a sentence. For example, the sentence 'the breakfast will be ready' can be confused with 'the small lunch will be ready,' changing the meaning of the meal that will be served. Also, contextualize with curiosities, such as the fact that some compound words that were originally written with a hyphen, like 'parachute,' are now considered correct without it.

Development

Duration: (65 - 75 minutes)

The development stage is designed for students to practically and interactively apply their prior knowledge about the use of the hyphen in compound words. Through group activities, students will have the opportunity to discuss, justify, and correct the use of the hyphen, consolidating their learning collaboratively. These activities aim not only to reinforce theoretical content but also to develop argumentation, collaboration, and creativity skills.

Activity Suggestions

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

Activity 1 - Hyphen Hunt

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Reinforce understanding of the rules of hyphen usage in compound words through a playful and collaborative activity.

- Description: In this activity, students will be divided into groups of up to 5 people. Each group will receive a list of compound words mixed with and without a hyphen. The challenge will be to correctly classify each word, justifying the use or not of the hyphen according to the studied rules.

- Instructions:

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

• Distribute a list of compound words to each group, some with hyphen and others without.

• Ask each group to classify the words, placing them in two columns: 'With Hyphen' and 'Without Hyphen.'

• Each word must be justified based on the rules of hyphen usage in Portuguese.

• At the end, each group will present their classifications and justifications to the class.

Activity 2 - Word Dramatization

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Promote a deeper understanding of the use of the hyphen in compound words through a creative and engaging approach.

- Description: Students, in groups, will choose compound words from the Portuguese language that contain a hyphen. From these words, they should create small scenes or sketches that illustrate the meaning of the words and the correct use of the hyphen, which will be highlighted in the representation.

- Instructions:

• Form groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group chooses a compound word with a hyphen.

• The groups must create and rehearse a small scene that uses the word clearly and in which the hyphen is visually or verbally highlighted.

• The scenes will be presented to the class, which must guess the word chosen by the group and explain the use of the hyphen in it.

• After the presentations, discuss the scenes and the hyphen usage rules with the class.

Activity 3 - Building Words

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Develop students' manual and argumentative skills while reinforcing learning about hyphen usage in compound words.

- Description: In this activity, students will use building blocks or magnetic letters to form compound words with and without a hyphen. The objective is not only to create the words but also to justify the use of the hyphen and discuss it with the class.

- Instructions:

• Each group receives a set of building blocks or magnetic letters.

• Draw compound words for each group, some with a hyphen and others without.

• The groups must build the words and then discuss and justify the use of the hyphen in each one.

• Present the words and justifications to the class, promoting a collective discussion about the use of the hyphen.

• Conclude with a review of the rules of hyphen usage.

Feedback

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to consolidate student learning, allowing them to share their discoveries and learn from one another. Group discussion helps reinforce understanding of the rules of hyphen usage in compound words, in addition to promoting communication and argumentation skills. This moment also serves for the teacher to assess students' knowledge and clarify any remaining doubts, ensuring a complete understanding of the topic.

Group Discussion

At the end of the activities, gather all students for a group discussion. Start the discussion with a brief introduction, recalling the importance of the use of the hyphen in compound words in the Portuguese language. Then, ask each group to share their discoveries and experiences during the activities conducted. Encourage students to discuss the difficulties encountered and how they managed to overcome them. Also, inquire about the strategies used to justify the use of the hyphen in compound words.

Key Questions

1. What are the main rules you identified for using the hyphen in compound words?

2. Was there any word in which the group had doubts about the use of the hyphen? How did you resolve that doubt?

3. How can knowledge about hyphen usage help in producing clearer and more accurate texts?

Conclusion

Duration: (5 - 10 minutes)

The conclusion stage aims to consolidate learning, ensuring students are able to synthesize the information covered during the lesson. It also aims to reinforce the connection between theory and practice, highlighting the relevance of hyphen usage in effective communication. This final reflection helps students perceive the importance of the content studied and its applicability in daily life, encouraging continuous practice and improvement of writing.

Summary

To conclude, let’s recap the key points about the use of the hyphen in compound words. We reviewed the rules for when to use the hyphen, such as in prefixes, between numerals and nouns, and in phrases that traditionally use the hyphen. Additionally, we discussed examples and curiosities that helped solidify the learning.

Theory Connection

Today's lesson was structured to effectively connect theory with practice. We used activities that simulated real situations of hyphen usage, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical and interactive way. This not only consolidated learning but also demonstrated the importance of correct hyphen use in different contexts.

Closing

Understanding and correctly applying the use of the hyphen is crucial, not only for academic writing but also for everyday communication. Adequate hyphen usage contributes to clarity and precision in conveying ideas and information, avoiding misunderstandings and common errors that can be easily corrected with mastery of this element of the Portuguese language.