Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Interrogative Pronouns

Objectives

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to ensure that students clearly understand the main and secondary objectives of the lesson. This will help them focus on their learning activities and understand the importance of mastering interrogative pronouns in Spanish, both in their application and in identification in various contexts.

Main Objectives

1. Know and apply interrogative pronouns correctly.

2. Identify interrogative pronouns in texts.

Introduction

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to warm up students to the topic, encouraging active participation and the use of technology to explore the content. This warm-up helps students connect with the topic in a practical and current way, preparing them to deepen their knowledge through subsequent activities.

Warming Up

To start the lesson on interrogative pronouns in Spanish, briefly discuss the importance of these pronouns in everyday communication and how they help formulate effective and clear questions. Then, ask students to use their cell phones to find and share an interesting or curious fact about interrogative pronouns. They can research how these pronouns are used in different cultural contexts or how they vary in other languages.

Initial Reflections

1. What interrogative pronouns in Spanish do you already know?

2. How do you think interrogative pronouns facilitate communication?

3. Can you share examples of questions that use interrogative pronouns?

4. In what everyday situations do you use interrogative pronouns in Portuguese?

5. Observing the interesting fact you found, how does it relate to our topic today?

Development

Duration: (70 - 80 minutes)

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to promote the practical application of interrogative pronouns in Spanish through collaborative and interactive activities, using digital technologies to engage students and contextualize learning in the modern world.

Activity Suggestions

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

Activity 1 -  Social Media Detectives 

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Identify interrogative pronouns in real contexts and understand how they are used in digital communication.

- Description: In this activity, students will become digital detectives, investigating conversations on social media to identify interrogative pronouns in Spanish. They will use their research skills to find real examples and create a detailed report on their findings.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group should choose a popular social media platform (e.g., Twitter, Instagram, Facebook).

• Using their cell phones or computers, students should research conversations, comments, or posts that use interrogative pronouns in Spanish.

• Students should note and capture examples (screenshots, links) of at least 10 questions that contain interrogative pronouns.

• Then, each group must prepare a detailed report using a digital tool (e.g., Google Docs or PowerPoint), explaining the context of each question found and highlighting the interrogative pronouns used.

• Groups must prepare a quick presentation (5 - 7 minutes) to share their findings with the class.

Activity 2 -  Virtual Talk Show 

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Practice formulating questions using interrogative pronouns and develop communication and video editing skills.

- Description: Students will organize a virtual talk show, where they will act as interviewers and interviewees. They will use interrogative pronouns to formulate relevant questions about current and interesting topics, simulating an interview program.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must choose a current topic that is interesting to most (e.g., climate change, technology, pop culture).

• Students should script a talk show, creating characters, question and answer scripts using interrogative pronouns in Spanish.

• Using their cell phones or computers, students can record the interview via video call tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet) or video recording apps.

• Students should edit the recording, adding titles, transitions, and, if desired, special effects to make the video more dynamic.

• Each group presents their talk show to the class or submits the video to be watched.

Activity 3 -  Interactive Quiz: Pronoun Adventure ️

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Reinforce knowledge about interrogative pronouns in a playful and interactive way, promoting collaboration and healthy competition.

- Description: Students will participate in an interactive and gamified quiz in a digital environment, where they can answer questions and solve challenges, applying their knowledge of interrogative pronouns.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Use an online quiz platform (e.g., Kahoot!, Quizizz) to create an interactive quiz about interrogative pronouns in Spanish.

• Students must access the quiz using their cell phones or computers.

• Each group will compete to answer the questions correctly and accumulate points.

• All quiz questions must require the use of interrogative pronouns to be answered correctly.

• After the quiz ends, gather the class to discuss the answers, clarify doubts, and reflect on the use of interrogative pronouns.

Feedback

Group Discussion

️ Group Discussion

Suggested Outline:

1. Introduction: Welcome students and explain the importance of sharing what they have learned. Remind them that this discussion is an opportunity to reflect, learn from each other, and consolidate knowledge.

2. Presentations: Ask each group to briefly present their findings and activities. They should explain the examples of interrogative pronouns they found and how they were used in their activities (Social Media Detectives, Virtual Talk Show, Interactive Quiz).

3. Open Discussion: Encourage an open discussion where students ask each other questions, comment on their peers' presentations, and share additional insights.

4. Conclusion: Summarize the main points discussed, highlighting the correct use of interrogative pronouns and their importance in communication.

Reflections

1. What were the biggest challenges you encountered when identifying and using interrogative pronouns in the activities? 2. How can the use of interrogative pronouns improve the clarity of communication in Spanish? 3. What differences and similarities did you notice between the use of interrogative pronouns in Spanish and Portuguese?

360° Feedback

 360° Feedback

Instructions:

1. Explain to students the importance of constructive feedback and how it can help in personal and academic growth.

2. Ask each student, respectfully and constructively, to provide feedback to their group members on their participation and contribution in the activities.

3. Suggest using the feedback sandwich format (start by highlighting something positive, indicate something to be improved, finish with another positive point).

4. Remind students to be specific in their feedback, mentioning concrete examples so their peers can clearly understand what they did well and what they can improve.

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

 Purpose of the Conclusion : This stage aims to consolidate the main learnings from the lesson, connecting them to the current and practical context of daily life. In addition, it aims to reinforce the importance of interrogative pronouns and ensure that students leave the lesson ready to apply this knowledge in real and digital situations. 

Summary

 Fun Summary of Interrogative Pronouns ️‍♂️️: Imagine yourself as a digital detective, a famous interviewer, or an online quiz champion . During the lesson, we immersed ourselves in the universe of interrogative pronouns as if searching for clues , asking intriguing questions , and answering exciting challenges ️. We discovered how to use qué, cuándo, dónde, cuál and many other interrogative pronouns to sharpen and dynamic our communications in Spanish !

World Connection

 Connection to the Modern World : In today’s digital world, social media, videos, and online quizzes are powerful tools for communication and learning. Understanding how to formulate precise questions with interrogative pronouns not only enhances our ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, but also prepares us to interact in modern and globalized environments. 

Practical Application

 Importance in Daily Life : Knowing how to use interrogative pronouns opens doors for clearer and more effective communication, whether traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, interacting online with Spanish speakers, or consuming content in Spanish. ✈️