Lesson Plan | Active Learning | Adverb and Adverbial Phrase

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)

This stage is crucial to establish a solid foundation of understanding the key terms of the lesson. By focusing on the definition and differentiation between adverbs and adverbial phrases, students will be better prepared for practical activities. The clarity of these concepts will allow students to correctly apply prior knowledge in new contexts and texts, effectively consolidating learning.

Main Objectives:

1. Empower students to understand and differentiate the concepts of adverb and adverbial phrase.

2. Develop the ability to identify adverbs and adverbial phrases in various texts, associating them with the context to understand their impact on meaning construction.

Side Objectives:

1. Encourage active participation of students in the discussion and analysis of practical examples.
2. Promote the skill of argumentation and justification of the use of adverbs and adverbial phrases in the proposed activities.

Introduction

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

The introduction serves to activate students' prior knowledge about adverbs and adverbial phrases, using problem-based situations that encourage them to apply previously studied concepts. Additionally, by contextualizing the importance of these elements in communication, students can perceive their relevance in daily life, motivating engagement and curiosity about the topic.

Problem-Based Situations

1. Imagine you are reading a book and come across the sentence: 'She sang the song very well.' How would you identify the adverb in this sentence? And if the sentence were: 'She sang the song in a very competent way'? Where would the adverb or adverbial phrase be in this second case?

2. Think of a journalist who needs to describe a car race. He can use adverbs and adverbial phrases to modify verbs and adjectives and make the description richer. How do you believe these elements can be used to describe speed, the sound of engines, or the skill of the drivers?

Contextualization

Adverbs are like spices in language, enriching the meaning of our sentences. For example, when we say 'he ran quickly', the adverb 'quickly' modifies the verb 'run', indicating how the action was performed. Similarly, adverbial phrases, like 'in a hurry' in 'he left home in a hurry', serve the same role, but are formed by more than one word. These elements are fundamental not only in formal writing but also in everyday situations, such as describing actions or emotional states.

Development

Duration: (75 - 80 minutes)

The purpose of this section is to allow students to practically and engagingly apply the knowledge acquired about adverbs and adverbial phrases. The proposed activities aim not only to reinforce previously studied theory but also to develop analysis, argumentation, and creativity skills. By working in teams to solve playful and contextualized challenges, students not only solidify their understanding of the content but also enhance their communication and collaboration skills.

Activity Suggestions

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

Activity 1 - Detectives of Lost Adverbs

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Recognize and apply adverbs and adverbial phrases in context, developing skills in analysis and argumentation.

- Description: In this activity, students will become linguistic detectives, investigating a 'grammar crime' where adverbs and adverbial phrases have been 'stolen' from a text. The original text, a description of an amusement park, will be presented with blank spaces where the adverbs should be.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Give each group a copy of the original text with blank spaces.

• Students should use the context of the text to infer which adverb or adverbial phrase would fit best in each space.

• Each group will present their choices and justify them based on the rules of formation and use of adverbs and adverbial phrases.

• At the end, discuss each group's choices and reveal the original text with the correct adverbs.

Activity 2 - Adverb Olympics

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Explore creativity in the use of adverbs and adverbial phrases, applying them in a marketing and persuasion context.

- Description: Students will participate in an Olympic competition where they must create and present a series of advertisements for different products, using adverbs and adverbial phrases to emphasize specific characteristics and qualities of each item.

- Instructions:

• Form groups of up to 5 students and assign each group a different product.

• The groups should create an advertisement that highlights the qualities of the product, using adverbs and adverbial phrases creatively.

• Each group will present their advertisement to the class, which will vote on the most creative and effective one, considering the use of the proposed linguistic elements.

• Discuss with the class the strategies for using adverbs and adverbial phrases observed in the ads.

Activity 3 - Adverb Cinema

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Use adverbs and adverbial phrases in a practical and visual way, understanding their effect on the narrative and audience perception.

- Description: In this activity, students will create and film a short video (with mobile devices or cameras) that tells a simple story, but uses adverbs and adverbial phrases to change the tone and perception of the narrative.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group will choose a small story to film, which should be told mainly through visual actions and short dialogues.

• The groups should include adverbs and adverbial phrases in the script to modify the pace, intensity, or mood of the story.

• After filming, the videos will be presented to the class, followed by a discussion about the use of linguistic elements and their impact on narrative perception.

Feedback

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

This feedback stage is essential to consolidate learning and allow students to articulate the knowledge acquired through practical activities. The group discussion helps reinforce the understanding of the concepts of adverb and adverbial phrase, while the key questions focus on the most critical points. Additionally, this moment provides an opportunity for students to reflect on their learning process and express their opinions, promoting a collaborative and constructive learning environment.

Group Discussion

After completing the activities, gather all the students for a group discussion. Start by asking each group about their experiences during the activities and what challenges they faced. Encourage students to share interesting insights they discovered about the use of adverbs and adverbial phrases. Ask how the practical application of the concepts helped improve their understanding and which activities they found most effective and why.

Key Questions

1. What were the most challenging adverbs or adverbial phrases to identify and why?

2. How can the use of adverbs and adverbial phrases alter the meaning of a sentence?

3. Was there any surprise in seeing how adverbs are used in different contexts?

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to ensure that students have consolidated the knowledge acquired during practical activities and discussions. Summarizing and recapping the main points helps to cement learning, while explaining the connection between theory and practice and the relevance of the content for daily life reinforces the importance of the studied topic. This closing moment ensures that students can reflect on the applicability of what they've learned and recognize the value of studying adverbs and adverbial phrases.

Summary

To conclude, the teacher should summarize the key points addressed about adverbs and adverbial phrases, recalling the definitions, practical examples, and the importance of these elements in meaning construction in texts. It is crucial to recapitulate how adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs, and how adverbial phrases are formed and employed.

Theory Connection

During the lesson, theory was connected to practice through playful and contextualized activities such as the 'Adverb Olympics' and 'Adverb Cinema'. These activities allowed students to directly apply theoretical knowledge in real and creative situations, solidifying their understanding and demonstrating the importance of adverbs and adverbial phrases in different contexts.

Closing

Finally, it is crucial to highlight the relevance of adverbs and adverbial phrases in everyday life, not only in written communication but also in oral. By understanding and using these elements correctly, students improve their capacity for expression and interpretation, essential in various academic and professional situations.