Lesson Plan | Technical Methodology | Word Formation

Objectives

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to establish a solid theoretical foundation on word formation in Spanish, essential for developing practical and applicable skills in the job market. Understanding prefixes, suffixes, and word formation processes allows students to improve their written and oral communication, crucial skills in various professional fields, such as marketing, journalism, translation, among others.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the meaning of the main prefixes and suffixes in Spanish.

2. Identify and apply the main word formation processes in various contexts.

Side Objectives

1. Develop skills for critical linguistic analysis.
2. Relate linguistic knowledge to practical applications in the job market.

Introduction

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to spark students' interest in the topic, showing the practical relevance and application of knowledge about word formation in real contexts and in the job market.

Contextualization

Word formation is an essential aspect of language that often goes unnoticed but has a significant impact on communication. In Spanish, as in other languages, understanding how words are formed through prefixes, suffixes, and other processes not only improves comprehension and text production but also enriches vocabulary. By exploring word formation, students can better understand how the language evolves and how new words are created to meet communication needs in different contexts.

Curiosities and Market Connection

Did you know that many technical and scientific terms are created daily using prefixes and suffixes? In the business world, for example, digital marketing constantly uses terms like 'retargeting' and 'microtargeting,' combining prefixes and suffixes to create new meanings. In the health field, words like 'antibiotic' and 'immunization' are formed by these same processes. Understanding these formations can open doors to careers in translation, content creation, advertising, and many others.

Initial Activity

Project the word 'self-esteem' on the board and ask the students: 'What other words do you know that start with 'self-'?' Then, show a brief 2-minute video about the creation of neologisms in the Spanish language, highlighting the importance of prefixes and suffixes.

Development

Duration: (45 - 50 minutes)

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to allow students to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired about word formation in a practical and creative manner. By engaging students in activities of creation and analysis of neologisms, it develops not only linguistic understanding but also important skills for the job market, such as communication, creativity, and teamwork.

Covered Topics

1. Main prefixes in Spanish
2. Main suffixes in Spanish
3. Word formation processes: Derivation and Composition
4. Neologisms and compound words

Reflections on the Theme

Guide students to reflect on how word formation impacts everyday communication. Ask: 'How can adding a prefix or suffix completely change the meaning of a word?'. Encourage them to think of examples from their daily lives where understanding these linguistic processes could be useful, such as in interpreting academic texts, creating content for social media, or even understanding technical terms in different fields of knowledge.

Mini Challenge

Neologism Creation Laboratory

Students will be divided into groups, and each group will receive a set of prefixes and suffixes. The task is to create neologisms that could be used in different contexts, such as technology, medicine, marketing, etc. Each group must present their invented words, explaining the meaning and context of use for each.

Instructions

1. Divide students into groups of 4 to 5 people.
2. Give each group a set of cards, each containing a prefix or suffix.
3. Instruct the groups to combine the prefixes and suffixes with base words to create new terms.
4. Ask each group to write down their new words, along with a brief definition and an example of use in a sentence.
5. After 20 minutes of creation, each group must present their words to the rest of the class, explaining their choices and definitions.

Objective: Develop students' linguistic creativity and apply knowledge of word formation in a practical and relevant context for the job market.

Duration: (20 - 25 minutes)

Evaluation Exercises

1. List five words in Spanish that use the prefix 'des-'. Explain the meaning of each.
2. Form new words from the provided base words using the suffixes '-ción' and '-mente'.
3. Give examples of compound words in Spanish and explain how they were formed.
4. Choose three neologisms that you know in Spanish and explain how they were created (prefix, suffix, composition, etc.).

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to consolidate acquired knowledge, allowing students to see the practical relevance and application of the studied concepts. By promoting reflective discussion and recapping the content, it reinforces the understanding and importance of the topic for everyday life and the job market.

Discussion

Facilitate an open discussion with the students about the topics covered in the lesson. Ask them how understanding the main prefixes and suffixes, as well as the word formation processes, can be applied in different professional and academic contexts. Encourage them to share their reflections on the mini challenge of the Neologism Creation Laboratory, highlighting the learnings and difficulties encountered during the activity.

Summary

Summarize the main content presented, emphasizing the concepts of prefixes, suffixes, and the processes of derivation and composition. Remind students of the practical examples discussed and the neologisms created by them, reinforcing how these new words can be applied in areas such as technology, medicine, and marketing.

Closing

Explain how the lesson connected theory to practice through interactive activities and proposed challenges. Highlight the importance of word formation in improving written and oral communication, essential in various professions. Conclude by emphasizing that the ability to understand and create new words is a powerful tool for the personal and professional development of students.