Context

Nominal Regency is the branch of grammar that studies the relationship between a noun, adjective, or adverb and its complements. This relationship is mediated by a preposition, which can vary according to the main term. This concept is one of the pillars of Portuguese grammar, as its understanding is essential for the formation of cohesive and coherent sentences.

To delve deeper into the subject, we first need to understand that nouns (substantives, adjectives, and adverbs) may require a complement for the sentence's meaning to be complete, and this is the preposition's function. However, the type of preposition may vary depending on the term, which can cause some confusion for language learners. Nominal Regency, therefore, is the study that aims to clarify these relationships, making our communication more effective and precise.

Despite its apparent complexity, Nominal Regency is present in all our daily interactions, from informal conversations to formal document writing. It is applied in various areas of communication – whether academic, professional, or personal – hence the importance and the need for its mastery.

To understand the importance of Nominal Regency, just imagine how communication would be without it. Loose words, without connection between them, generating senseless sentences and, consequently, hindering effective communication. Nominal Regency not only contributes to the formation of coherent sentences but is an essential component for the clear expression of our ideas.

Students can deepen their study of Nominal Regency through reliable sources. The following resources are suggested: the book 'Grammar of the Portuguese Language' by Maria Helena Mira Mateus, Ana Maria Brito, and Inês Duarte, available in many libraries and bookstores, and the website 'Português' (www.portugues.com.br/gramatica/regencia-nominal.html), which provides various examples and exercises on the subject.

Practical Activity

Activity Title: 'Nominal Regency Rally'

Project Objective

To understand the importance of nominal regency and its application in daily life, as well as to stimulate teamwork, creativity, and time management.

Project Description

The 'Nominal Regency Rally' will promote a fun and challenging environment for students to learn about the topic. It will consist of two main parts: a 'Treasure Hunt' and the creation of a 'Practical Guide to Nominal Regency'.

Groups will have to find 'treasures' (sentences with nominal regency errors) scattered around the school, correct them, and then create a practical guide on the topic. This guide, which will be the second part of the work, should contain the applied theory, examples, explanations, and the corrected sentences.

Required Materials

• Paper and pen for notes.
• Camera or smartphone to capture images of the found 'treasures'.
• Resources for the creation of the guide (paper, colored pens, computer, printer, etc.).

Detailed Step-by-Step for Activity Execution

1. Form groups of 3 to 5 students and appoint a leader for each team. The total project duration should be one week.
2. Teachers will scatter 'treasures' – sentences with nominal regency errors – throughout the school.
3. Equipped with paper and pen, teams must find the 'treasures' and take notes.
4. After finding all the 'treasures', groups must correct the sentences, applying the correct concepts of nominal regency.
5. Using the corrected sentences, teams create a 'Practical Guide to Nominal Regency', which should contain explanations about nominal regency and examples. The corrected sentences should be included as practical examples.
6. The guide can be made manually, using paper and colored pens, or digitally, using text editing software.
7. Finally, students must write a report explaining the rally process, the difficulties encountered, the corrected treasures, and the guide creation. This report should be structured with an introduction, development, conclusion, and bibliography used.

Project Deliverables

At the end of the project, each group must deliver the 'Practical Guide to Nominal Regency' and a written report that covers the following topics:

• Introduction: Description of the project's objective, relevance of Nominal Regency, and its application in daily life.
• Development: Explanation of the nominal regency concepts used, detailing the rally's stages, describing the methodology used in creating the guide, and presenting the corrected sentences.
• Conclusion: Recap of the main points of the work, reflections on the learning generated by the project, and impressions about the activity.
• Bibliography: List of research sources used for correcting the sentences and for the guide's elaboration.

Each group must orally present their Practical Guide and report to the class, promoting a moment of sharing experiences and learnings.