Lesson Plan | Technical Methodology | Verbs: Future Simple and Future Perfect

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

This stage aims to provide a clear understanding of the main and secondary objectives of the lesson, highlighting the importance of recognizing and writing verbs in the imperfect future and perfect future tenses. The emphasis is on developing practical skills that will be useful in the job market, such as the ability to use verb tenses correctly in formal and informal communications, as well as in professional contexts.

Main Objectives

1. Recognize verbs in the imperfect future and perfect future tenses.

2. Correctly write verbs in the imperfect future and perfect future tenses.

3. Differentiate the uses and applications of the imperfect future and perfect future tenses from each other and other verb tenses.

Side Objectives

1. Develop the ability to apply verb tenses in practical and real contexts.
2. Strengthen grammatical understanding of the Spanish language.

Introduction

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to engage students from the beginning of the lesson, providing a practical and relevant contextualization of the imperfect future and perfect future verb tenses. By presenting curiosities and examples from the job market, students understand the importance of the theme, while the initial activity awakens curiosity and sets the stage for the practical application of the knowledge that will be acquired.

Contextualization

The imperfect future and perfect future verb tenses are fundamental for effective communication in Spanish. Imagine a scenario where you need to talk about future plans or reflect on something that will be completed at a specific moment in the future. These verb tenses allow you to express yourself with clarity and precision, whether in casual conversation or in a professional setting. Mastering these verb forms is essential to avoid misunderstandings and strengthen your language skills in Spanish.

Curiosities and Market Connection

 Curiosities and Market Connection:

In the job market, especially in sectors like tourism, international relations, and customer service, the ability to correctly use verb tenses in Spanish is crucial. For example, a travel agent needs to use the imperfect future to describe itineraries and the perfect future to confirm the completion of bookings. Additionally, in negotiations and business presentations, clarity in communication about deadlines and future goals can make the difference in the success of a project.

Initial Activity

 Initial Activity:

Show a short video (2-3 minutes) that depicts a conversation between two professionals discussing their future plans and completed goals. After the video, ask the following provocative questions to the students: What verbs were used to describe future actions? How did the verb tenses help clarify the plans and goals discussed by the professionals? This activity aims to spark the students' interest and prepare them for the discussion about future verb tenses.

Development

Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to ensure that students understand and apply the Imperfect Future and Perfect Future verb tenses in practical contexts. Through collaborative activities and fixation exercises, students develop communication skills relevant to the job market and their personal lives.

Covered Topics

1. Imperfect Future: Formation and uses
2. Perfect Future: Formation and uses
3. Differences between Imperfect Future and Perfect Future
4. Practical application of verb tenses in real contexts

Reflections on the Theme

Guide the students to reflect on how the ability to correctly use future verb tenses can impact their communication in different contexts. Ask them how they believe this skill could be useful in their future careers and if they can imagine everyday situations where these verb tenses would be indispensable.

Mini Challenge

Building a Career Plan

Students will create a fictitious career plan using the imperfect future and perfect future verb tenses. The activity should be carried out in groups of 3 to 4 students.

Instructions

1. Divide the class into groups of 3 to 4 students.
2. Ask them to choose a common profession or area of interest in the group.
3. Each group must create a detailed career plan, including short- and long-term goals.
4. In the plan, students must use verbs in the Imperfect Future to describe future actions and in the Perfect Future to describe actions that will be completed at a specific moment in the future.
5. Students should present their career plans to the rest of the class, explaining their choices of verb tenses and how each action contributes to the final goal.

Objective: Practically apply the Imperfect Future and Perfect Future verb tenses in a realistic context, developing planning and communication skills.

Duration: 30 - 40 minutes

Evaluation Exercises

1. Individually, students should write 5 sentences using the Imperfect Future and 5 sentences using the Perfect Future, describing their personal and professional goals.
2. In pairs, students should exchange their texts and identify if the verb tenses were used correctly. They should correct any errors found.
3. Conduct a discussion circle where each pair shares a sentence they found interesting or had difficulty correcting, explaining why.

Conclusion

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to consolidate the knowledge acquired by the students, promoting critical reflection on the practical application of the Imperfect Future and Perfect Future verb tenses. By recapping the content, discussing experiences, and reinforcing the importance of the theme, students are encouraged to internalize and apply the knowledge in their everyday lives and future careers.

Discussion

 Discussion: Guide students to share their reflections on the application of the Imperfect Future and Perfect Future verb tenses in real contexts. Ask how they felt when carrying out the mini challenge of creating a career plan and what difficulties they encountered during the fixation exercises. Encourage an open discussion about the importance of using verb tenses correctly to avoid misunderstandings in professional and personal communications.

Summary

 Summary: Recap the main content covered in the lesson, highlighting the formation and uses of the Imperfect Future and Perfect Future verb tenses. Reinforce the differences between these verb tenses and other future tenses, emphasizing how each of them is used in different contexts.

Closing

 Closing: Conclude by highlighting the importance of mastering future verb tenses for effective communication in Spanish. Explain how this skill is valuable in both professional and personal settings, enabling students to express themselves clearly and precisely about future plans and completed goals.