Lesson Plan | Traditional Methodology | Verb: Indicative Mood

Objectives

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to provide a clear and objective view of what will be covered during the class, establishing learning expectations for the students. By defining the objectives, the teacher ensures that the students understand the importance of the content and know what is expected of them at the end of the lesson, facilitating the assimilation and application of the acquired knowledge.

Main Objectives

1. Recognize verbs in the indicative mood in different contexts.

2. Identify the main uses of the indicative mood.

3. Correctly conjugate verbs in the indicative mood.

Introduction

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to spark the students' interest in the topic, showing the relevance of verbs in the indicative mood in their daily lives and in the use of the Portuguese language. Moreover, this introduction prepares the students for a deeper understanding of the content that will be covered in class.

Context

To start the lesson on the indicative mood of verbs, it is essential to contextualize the students about the importance of verbs in building sentences. Verbs are words that express actions, states, or phenomena of nature. The indicative mood is one of the verb forms we use to report actions that are, were, or will be real and certain. Therefore, understanding the indicative mood well is fundamental for clear and accurate communication.

Curiosities

Did you know that we use the indicative mood daily without noticing? When we say things like 'I go to school', 'She is studying', or 'We ate pizza yesterday', we are using the indicative mood. This shows how useful this knowledge is for describing our everyday actions correctly and objectively.

Development

Duration: 50 to 60 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to deepen the students' knowledge of the indicative mood of verbs, through detailed explanations, practical examples, and guided exercises. This will enable students to recognize and correctly use verbs in the indicative mood, strengthening their written and oral communication skills.

Covered Topics

1. Definition of the Indicative Mood: Explain that the indicative mood is used to express actions that are considered real, certain, or objective. It is used to describe facts that happen in the present, happened in the past, or will happen in the future. 2. Tenses of the Indicative Mood: List and explain the verb tenses that make up the indicative mood. Include Present, Perfect Past, Imperfect Past, Pluperfect Past, Future of the Present, and Future of the Past. Provide clear examples of each verb tense. 3. Conjugating Verbs in the Indicative Mood: Show how to conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the different tenses of the indicative mood. Use practical examples and ask the students to write down the conjugations in their notebooks. 4. Uses of the Indicative Mood: Detail the main uses of the indicative mood, such as narrating facts, describing habitual actions, and projecting future events. Provide examples of sentences that illustrate these uses. 5. Guided Practice: Conduct a guided practice session where students must conjugate verbs provided by the teacher in different tenses of the indicative mood and create sentences using those verbs. Correct the exercises together with the class, clarifying doubts.

Classroom Questions

1. Conjugate the verb 'sing' in the present indicative mood. 2. Create a sentence using the verb 'study' in the perfect past indicative mood. 3. Identify the verb tense and mood of the following sentence: 'We will go to the movies tomorrow.'

Questions Discussion

Duration: 20 to 25 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to review and consolidate the knowledge acquired by the students during the lesson. Through the discussion of the answers, the teacher can clarify remaining doubts, reinforce important concepts, and ensure that all students understand the correct use of the indicative mood. The interaction and reflection proposed for student engagement also stimulate the practical application of the content, promoting a more meaningful learning experience.

Discussion

•  Discussion of the Questions:

• 1. Conjugate the verb 'sing' in the present indicative mood.

• Answer: I sing, You sing, He/She sings, We sing, You (plural) sing, They sing.

• Detail: Explain to the students that the present indicative is used to describe actions that occur at the moment of speaking or habitual actions. For example, 'I sing every day.'

• 2. Create a sentence using the verb 'study' in the perfect past indicative mood.

• Answer: 'She studied for the test yesterday.'

• Detail: The perfect past indicative is used to express actions that were completed in the past. Emphasize the importance of recognizing time markers, such as 'yesterday', to identify this verb tense.

• 3. Identify the verb tense and mood of the following sentence: 'We will go to the movies tomorrow.'

• Answer: Future of the Present Indicative.

• Detail: Explain that the future of the present indicative is used to express actions that will happen at a later time than the moment of speaking. The word 'tomorrow' is a clear indicator of this verb tense.

Student Engagement

1. 樂 Questions and Reflections to Engage Students: 2. 3. 1. How would you use the indicative mood to describe a daily routine? Give examples of sentences. 4. 2. Think of an action you performed last week. How would you describe it using the perfect past indicative? 5. 3. Imagine a trip you plan to take next month. How would you describe your plans using the future of the present indicative? 6. 4. Recall a story you have read. Which tenses of the indicative mood were used the most? Why? 7. 5. In groups, write a short paragraph describing a typical day at school using different tenses of the indicative mood.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to reinforce and consolidate the knowledge acquired during the lesson, ensuring that students have a clear understanding of the main content covered. Additionally, the conclusion highlights the practical relevance of the topic, motivating students to apply what they have learned in their daily lives.

Summary

• Definition of the Indicative Mood: Used to express real, certain, or objective actions.
• Tenses of the Indicative Mood: Present, Perfect Past, Imperfect Past, Pluperfect Past, Future of the Present, and Future of the Past.
• Verb Conjugation: Examples of conjugations of regular and irregular verbs.
• Uses of the Indicative Mood: Narration of facts, description of habitual actions, and projection of future events.
• Guided Practice: Conjugation exercises and sentence creation for content consolidation.

The lesson connected theory with practice through detailed explanations of the indicative mood and its verb tenses, followed by practical examples and guided exercises. This allowed students to apply theoretical concepts to concrete situations, reinforcing learning meaningfully.

The study of the indicative mood is essential for effective communication in the Portuguese language, as it is the most commonly used verbal mood in daily life to describe real and objective actions. Understanding and correctly using the indicative mood allows students to express themselves clearly and accurately, both in writing and speaking.