Vocabulary: Domestic Animals | Teachy Summary
Once upon a time, in a small town known for its quiet streets and beautiful gardens, there was a school called 'World Learners', where technology and learning went hand in hand. On a beautiful sunny day, when the birds were singing happily, teacher Lina was preparing to launch a special mission for her 5th-grade class. With an enthusiastic smile and bright eyes, she announced: 'Today, my dear students, we will embark on a digital journey to explore and learn about amazing pets!'. Excitement took over the classroom.
The students settled in circles, eager to learn more about this adventure. Divided into groups, each team received a tablet, and teacher Lina gave the first task: 'To start our adventure, I want you to share an interesting fact about a pet. Use your tablets and let the internet be your guide!'. The children immediately threw themselves into research, agile fingers sliding across the screens. Giggles and exclamations of surprise echoed through the room as they discovered fascinating facts about their favorite animals. From the purring of cats being a sign of happiness to the fact that dogs can sense our feelings, everything seemed magical and new.
With their eyes still sparkling with curiosity, teacher Lina revealed an even more exciting task next. 'You will become animal vloggers for a day! Each group will choose a pet, research it, and create an amazing video!'. The room was in ecstasy with the idea. Sara, João, and Pedro, from Group Tiger, decided to create a vlog about cats. They looked at each other with excitement, already scheming how they would make the best video. 'Let's add English subtitles and explain how to take good care of kittens!' suggested Sara, and everyone enthusiastically agreed.
Preparations for the vlog began. With their smartphones in hand, they started filming and editing the clips, each taking on a specific role - Sara would be the narrator, João the cameraman, and Pedro the editor. They researched videos and images of cats, and the classroom filled with 'meows' and 'purrs' as the group organized their material. In addition to filming, the students dedicated substantial time to writing scripts, using words they had learned in English throughout the semester. Teacher Lina circulated among the groups, offering tips and assistance, while the students demonstrated incredible collaboration and creativity.
After a well-deserved break, teacher Lina introduced a special activity: the 'Pet Quiz Challenge'. 'Each group will create an interactive quiz on Kahoot! about the animals you have been studying. Let’s see who knows more about our furry, feathery, and scaly friends,' she announced with a challenging smile. The groups dedicated themselves to the task, creating intriguing and challenging questions, such as 'How many hours a day does a domestic cat sleep?' and 'Which domestic bird can learn to talk?'. Each quiz included images and illustrative videos, making the experience even more engaging.
After some time divided between creating vlogs and quizzes, the students were ready for the final stage of the challenge. 'Now it’s time for us to become digital influencers!' exclaimed teacher Lina. Using Canva, the students created posts to simulate a pet Instagram. They took pictures of their pets, created charming digital images, and wrote creative captions in English. 'Don't forget the hashtags!' Lina reminded them. The room turned into a true creation studio, with brainstorming sessions about posts that would get many 'likes' and 'followers'.
All this dedication culminated in a wonderful sharing and feedback session. Each group presented their digital productions - vlogs, quizzes, and Instagram posts. Group Tiger went up first to the improvised stage. 'This is our video about cats. Did you know that cats can sleep up to 16 hours a day?' Sara presented while the other students applauded and asked questions. Teacher Lina watched proudly, recognizing not only the creativity but also the mastery of digital tools and the communication skills of her students.
At the end of the day, the children left the classroom with a sparkle in their eyes and a smile on their faces, chatting among themselves about how much they enjoyed the activities and how they felt more confident in using digital technologies. 'I loved making the vlog! Now I can talk about cats in English to my relatives abroad!' said João, all excited. Teacher Lina ended the class with a satisfied smile, aware that this was just one of many digital adventures she would take her students on. They had learned not only about pets but also how to use technology in a productive and creative way. And so, each student went home ready for their next missions in the world of digital knowers.
