Introduction

Hello, class! Today we are going to embark on an adventure through the world of verbs in English. You already know that verbs are words we use to express actions, states, feelings, and desires. They are essential for constructing sentences, and without them, communication becomes very difficult, right?

The verb to be is one of the most important in the English language. It is used to express the "being" or "being" of someone or something. This may seem simple, but the to be has some particularities that we need to understand. It changes according to the pronoun that accompanies it, for example, "I am", "you are", "he is", "she is", "it is", "we are", "they are". These variations are called verbal inflections and are very common in English.

Contextualization

Now, you must be wondering: "Why is it so important to know how to use the verb to be?" Well, the verb to be is the basis for many other verbal structures in English. It helps us form simple sentences, questions, negations, and even some very common expressions in everyday life.

Furthermore, the to be is used in many different situations. It can help us talk about ourselves, our families, our friends, our school, and even about the weather! For example, "I am a student", "She is my sister", "We are at school", "It is a sunny day". Can you see how versatile the to be is?

So, get ready, because in the next few days, we are going to embark on a great learning journey about the verb to be. We will explore its inflections, its use in various situations, and most importantly, we will practice a lot so that everyone becomes true masters of the to be!

Practical Activity

Activity Title: "I am... You are... We are!"

Project Objective

The objective of this project is for students to understand and apply the verb to be in the context of their own lives, as well as to develop communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Detailed Project Description

In this project, students, divided into groups of 3 to 5 members, will become "reporters" and each will be responsible for creating a small "report" about a group mate's life. They will use the verb to be to describe characteristics, feelings, and locations.

Required Materials

1. A4 paper or cardboard for the final poster.
2. Colored pens, colored pencils, markers, or crayons.
3. Old magazines, scissors, and glue (optional for illustrating the poster).
4. Access to a dictionary (can be online).

Step by Step

1. Group Formation: Students should be divided into groups of 3 to 5 members.

2. Selection of the "Interviewee": Each group should choose a classmate to be the "interviewee". This student will be the focus of the "report".

3. Interview: Students should interview the chosen classmate, asking questions about personal information, such as name, age, city of origin, marital status (for 3rd-grade level, ask if they are single or have siblings, for example), as well as questions about likes, hobbies, and feelings. The questions should be formulated using the verb to be. For example: "Are you a student?"; "Is he happy?"; "Are they your friends?".

4. Recording Information: Each student should write down the group mate's answers in their notebook.

5. Creating the "Report": With the collected information, students should create a "report" about the classmate, using the verb to be. They can use the A4 paper or cardboard to write the information. If they wish, they can illustrate the "report" with magazine cutouts or drawings.

6. Presentation of Works: After completing the posters, each group should present the "report" to the class. Each group member should participate in the presentation, explaining the part they wrote or drew.

7. Group Review: After all presentations, students should gather in a discussion circle to share their experiences and what they learned about the verb to be.

8. Final Delivery: The posters should be handed to the teacher for evaluation.

Remember, small mistakes are normal in the learning process. The important thing is to make an effort and have fun during the activity!