Contextualization

Spanish, like Portuguese, has particularities in its grammatical structure. This project will focus on the topics of articles, contractions, and the neuter article in Spanish - essential elements for effective and correct communication in the language.

Articles in Spanish can be definite (el, la, los, las) or indefinite (un, una, unos, unas), just like in Portuguese. Their use is fundamental for the definition and indetermination of nouns. The neuter article "lo" has no equivalent in Portuguese and its use is somewhat complex, as it is used to transform adjectives and adverbs into abstract nouns. Finally, contractions are the combination of prepositions with articles, such as "a" + "el" = "al", "de" + "el" = "del".

The Spanish language is one of the most spoken in the world, with over 460 million native speakers. It is the official language of 21 countries and is the second most studied language, after English. Knowledge of the Spanish language can open many doors in the academic and professional world, as well as allow for greater immersion in Hispanic culture and literature. Articles, contractions, and the neuter article are essential for the understanding and correct use of Spanish, being crucial for everyday situations, such as introducing oneself, asking for information, communicating in formal situations, among others.

For this project, we recommend the following resources for study:

1. Martin, Marcial Prado. "Grammar Practice". 2nd edition. São Paulo: Pioneira.
2. Almeida, Norma. "Latin Grammar of the Spanish Language". 1st edition. São Paulo: Martins Fontes.

These books can be found in physical and online libraries and bookstores. They have a clear and objective approach to the proposed topics.

Also, consider the Real Academia Española and the Instituto Cervantes, renowned institutions in the teaching of the Spanish language, which offer various free resources for study, such as dictionaries, grammar guides, exercises, among others.

Practical Activity

Activity Title: "The Art of Spanish: Articles, Contractions, and Neuter Article on Stage"

Project Objective

To provide students with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of articles, contractions, and the neuter article in Spanish through the creation and presentation of a theater piece. This project also aims to promote teamwork, creativity, time management, and communication skills.

Detailed Project Description

Students, grouped in teams of 3 to 5 people, must write and perform a theater piece entirely in Spanish. The piece should be between 10 to 15 minutes long and should address a topic of interest to the students, with the mandatory inclusion of dialogues that explore the correct use of definite and indefinite articles, contractions, and the neuter article in Spanish.

The theater piece should be preceded by a brief presentation (3 to 5 minutes), in which students must explain the context of the piece, how they planned to incorporate the concepts of articles, contractions, and the neuter article, and the relevance of these concepts for effective communication in Spanish.

Required Materials

• Books and online resources for research on the topic.
• Paper and pen for script writing.
• Camera for recording the piece (can be a smartphone).
• Video editing software (optional).
• Costumes and props for the piece (optional).

Detailed Step-by-Step

1. Each group must choose a theme for the piece, which can range from a daily situation to a more complex theme, such as the history and culture of a Hispanic country.
2. Students should research and study the concepts of articles, contractions, and the neuter article in Spanish, using the recommended books and online resources.
3. Based on their studies, students should write the script of the piece, ensuring that the dialogues incorporate the studied concepts. The script should include scene descriptions, character lines, and indications of movements and expressions.
4. After completing the script, students should rehearse and perform the piece, recording it on video.
5. Each group should prepare the introductory presentation, explaining the context of the piece and the application of the concepts of articles, contractions, and the neuter article.
6. Finally, with the video of the piece and the presentation ready, students should edit and finalize them, preparing for the presentation.

In parallel with the practical activity, students should write a document, in the form of a report, containing:

1. Introduction: The student should contextualize the theme of the piece, its relevance and real-world application, as well as the objective of this project.
2. Development: The student should explain the theory behind the topics of articles, contractions, and the neuter article, detail the activity, indicate the methodology used in the creation and rehearsal of the piece, present the script, and discuss the choice of scenes and dialogues.
3. Conclusions: The student should conclude the work by summarizing its main points, explaining the learnings obtained, and drawing conclusions about the project.
4. Bibliography: The student should indicate the sources they relied on to work on the project, such as books, web pages, videos, etc.

Project Duration: The project should last approximately 2 weeks, divided into stages: concept study (3 days), script writing (4 days), rehearsals (3 days), video recording and editing (2 days), and report writing (3 days).