Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Connectives: Conjunction and Preposition

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to ensure that students have clarity on what is expected of them to learn and accomplish throughout the lesson. Defining the main and secondary objectives will guide practical activities and discussions, making learning more focused and meaningful. Additionally, defining objectives helps to contextualize the importance of the topic in daily life, increasing students' motivation to actively engage in the proposed activities.

Main Objectives

1. Recognize the main conjunctions and prepositions used as connectors in texts.

2. Understand the function and use of conjunctions and prepositions for textual cohesion.

3. Apply knowledge of connectors in practical and daily activities.

Side Objectives

1. Develop the skill to identify and correct the inappropriate use of connectors in texts.
2. Foster the ability to work in groups using digital tools.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to engage students right at the beginning of the lesson, awakening their curiosity and interest in the topic. The warm-up with the search for interesting facts promotes the connection of prior knowledge with the practical lesson, as well as encouraging the use of digital tools for research. The key questions stimulate initial debate, helping students review their knowledge and prepare for the practical activities that will follow.

Warming Up

To start today's lesson, invite students to reflect on the importance of connectors in building cohesive and coherent texts. Explain that conjunctions and prepositions are essential for linking ideas and ensuring the fluency of texts, making communication clearer and more efficient. Then, ask students to use their cell phones to find an interesting fact about the use of connectors that they consider relevant or curious. 

Initial Reflections

1. What are the main conjunctions and prepositions that you already know?

2. How do you think connectors can influence the clarity of a text?

3. What is the fundamental difference between a conjunction and a preposition?

4. Can you identify examples of inappropriate use of connectors in texts you have read?

5. How can the use of connectors improve our communication on social media?

Development

Duration: 70 - 80 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to allow students to apply the knowledge acquired about connectors in practical and contextualized activities, promoting active and meaningful learning. The proposed activities use contemporary technologies to engage students in creative and motivating ways, encouraging collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.

Activity Suggestions

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

Activity 1 - Connectors in Action on Social Media

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Allow students to apply their knowledge of connectors in a modern and familiar context while developing communication and creativity skills.

- Description: Students will group together to create a series of educational posts for a fictional social media platform, where the objective will be to explain the use of conjunctions and prepositions in a creative and attractive way, using images, memes, short videos, and texts.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must choose a fictional social media platform (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) to create content for.

• Students should use image and video editing apps on their cell phones or computers to create posts.

• Each post should focus on one type of connector, explaining its use and providing practical examples.

• Groups must post their content on a shared platform (such as Google Drive or a WhatsApp group) so that everyone can see.

• After creation, each group will present their posts to the class, explaining their choices and the importance of the connectors presented.

Activity 2 - Connected Stories: A Storytelling Game

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Promote a practical and contextualized understanding of connectors through a playful and collaborative activity, encouraging creativity and textual cohesion.

- Description: Students will participate in a collaborative storytelling game, where they will continue a story using specific connectors given by the teacher. The story will be recorded in an online collaborative document (such as Google Docs) that will be projected in the classroom.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Create an online collaborative document and share the link with all groups.

• The teacher starts the story with a base paragraph containing some connectors.

• Each group, in turn, will have 5 minutes to add a paragraph to the story, using at least three different connectors (conjunctions and prepositions) provided by the teacher.

• Groups should review and correct the connectors used by previous groups, if necessary, before adding their paragraph.

• At the end, the complete story will be read and discussed by the class, highlighting the use of connectors.

Activity 3 - Knowledge Gamification: Connectors Quiz Show

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Review and solidify knowledge about connectors in a fun and interactive way, using gamification to increase student engagement.

- Description: Turn the lesson into a fun quiz show, where students compete in groups to answer questions about conjunctions and prepositions. Use digital tools like Kahoot! to create a dynamic and interactive environment.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Create a quiz about connectors using a digital platform like Kahoot! or Quizizz.

• Set up the quiz so students can answer the questions on their cell phones.

• Explain the rules of the quiz show and encourage a friendly and competitive atmosphere.

• Conduct the quiz show, highlighting the correct answers and explaining the reasons behind each response.

• Reward the winning group with a small prize or extra credit.

Feedback

Duration: 20 - 25 minutes

 Purpose: The purpose of this stage is to provide a moment of reflection and exchange of experiences, consolidating learning about connectors through feedback and group discussion. This stage promotes metacognition, where students recognize their own practices and identify areas for improvement. Additionally, the 360° feedback stimulates personal and interpersonal development, preparing students for future collaborations and activities in academic and professional environments.

Group Discussion

 Group Discussion: Facilitate a group discussion where students share their experiences and conclusions about the activities carried out. Start the discussion with a brief outline: Take this moment for groups to report the creation process, challenges faced, and solutions developed. Encourage students to reflect on how the use of connectors can be applied in contexts outside the classroom, especially in their daily digital interactions. Highlight the importance of skills such as teamwork and clear communication, which were essential for the success of the activities.

Reflections

1. 類 What were the biggest challenges when using connectors in the practical activities? 2.  How did creating posts for social media help reinforce understanding of conjunctions and prepositions? 3.  In what ways can the knowledge acquired about connectors improve your writing and communication skills on social media?

360° Feedback

 360° Feedback: Instruct students to participate in a 360° feedback round, where each student receives constructive feedback from the members of the group they worked with. Guide the class so that the feedback is respectful and focused on three areas: • Strengths: Positive and successful aspects of group work. • Areas for Improvement: Suggestions for enhancing individual and group performance in future activities. • General Reflections: Comments on the collaborative experience and the importance of appropriate use of connectors.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

 Purpose: This stage aims to recapitulate and consolidate the main learnings of the lesson, highlighting their relevance in the modern context. Furthermore, it reinforces the importance of connectors in daily communication, preparing students to apply the knowledge acquired in a practical and meaningful way.

Summary

✨ Summary of Connectors in Rhymes:  Today's lesson was a success, with connectors in excess! Conjunctions and prepositions, generating many lessons. We linked ideas with precision, ensuring cohesion. We transformed texts with clarity, avoiding all uncertainty! 

World Connection

 In the Modern World: In this digital age, connectors are essential! Conjunctions and prepositions help communicate effectively, whether in text messages, social media posts, or professional emails. With them, we create cohesion and facilitate understanding of ideas, which is essential in our daily communication.

Practical Application

✍️ Applications: Understanding connectors is crucial, as it enables the construction of clear and organized texts. Whether on social media, in the workplace, or in academia, knowing how to use conjunctions and prepositions improves communication and facilitates the effective and impactful transmission of messages.