Contextualization

Hello, class! Are we ready for a new adventure in the English language? Today, let's talk about Possessive Pronouns. But first, let's remember what pronouns are. Do you remember? They are words we use in place of nouns to avoid repetition. In English, we have various types of pronouns - personal, possessive, interrogative, demonstrative, and many others.

Possessive Pronouns are used to indicate possession or ownership. In other words, they show who owns something. For example, in the sentence "This is my book", the word "my" is a possessive pronoun indicating that the book belongs to me. In English, we have the possessive pronouns "my", "your", "his", "her", "its", "our", and "their".

Now, imagine you are telling a friend about your pet. How would you say that it has a toy? You would use a possessive pronoun! Your friend would understand that the toy belongs to your pet. Isn't that very useful?

Introduction

Possessive Pronouns are extremely important in English communication, as they help us express ownership of something clearly and directly. They are used not only to refer to objects but also to people and animals.

However, using possessive pronouns correctly can be a challenge. In English, possessive pronouns vary according to the person (I, you, he, she, we, they) and the number (singular or plural). For example, we use "my" to indicate that something belongs to "me", "your" for "you", and "his" for "he".

Throughout this project, you will have the opportunity to explore and practice the use of possessive pronouns in various everyday situations. In addition to improving your communication skills, you will also develop important skills such as teamwork, time management, problem-solving, and creativity. So, are you ready? Let's go!

Practical Activity: "The Possession Game"

Project Objective

The objective of this activity is for students to understand and correctly apply possessive pronouns in different communicative contexts. They will also have to work in teams, manage time, and solve problems to complete the game.

Project Description

Students will create a "Game Board" based on the classic board game "Game of Life", in which they will have to use possessive pronouns correctly to describe the ownership of different things. Each space on the board will have a situation that requires the use of a possessive pronoun. The goal of the game is to reach the end of the board with the highest number of points, earned through the correct use of pronouns.

Materials Needed

1. Large cardboard or cardboard paper for the game board
2. Colorful pens, colored pencils, markers, or chalk for drawing and coloring
3. Magazine cutouts, internet-printed pictures, or hand-drawn illustrations to depict the game situations
4. Glue, scissors, and tape
5. English dictionary (online or printed) to look up words when needed

Step by Step

Step 1: Division of the Class into Groups

Divide the class into groups of 3 to 5 students. Each group will be responsible for creating a "Game Board".

Step 2: Game Board Development

Each group should draw the game board on a large cardboard or cardboard paper. The board should be divided into spaces, like in the "Game of Life", and each space should represent a situation that requires the use of a possessive pronoun.

Step 3: Description of Situations

In each space, students should write or draw a situation where a possessive pronoun must be used. For example, in one space, they can draw a child's room and write "This is ____ (my/your) room". Players must then complete the sentence with the correct possessive pronoun.

Step 4: Creation of Question Cards

Each group should create a stack of question cards. Each card should contain a situation and a question that requires the use of a possessive pronoun. For example, "Do you have a pet? Describe it using a possessive pronoun."

Step 5: Game Testing and Adjustments

After finishing the board and the cards, it's time to test the game! Each group should play the game of another group to check if the rules are clear and if the situations and questions are understandable.

Step 6: Game Presentation

At the end of the week, each group should present their game to the class. They should explain the rules, demonstrate how to play, and describe the lessons they learned from creating and playing the game.

Remember, the key to success in this project is communication and teamwork. Have fun learning about possessive pronouns and playing "The Possession Game"!