Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Diphthong

Objectives

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to provide students with a clear and in-depth understanding of the concept of diphthongs, preparing them to identify and classify them correctly. This initial understanding is fundamental for the success of the practical activities that will follow throughout the lesson.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the concept of diphthongs.

2. Identify and classify diphthongs in words as increasing or decreasing.

Side Objectives

1. Develop the ability to recognize phonetic patterns in words.
2. Foster interest in the phonetics and structure of words in the Portuguese language.

Introduction

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to spark students' initial interest in the topic and actively involve them in discovering and sharing information about diphthongs. This warmup prepares the ground for deeper discussions and practical activities, ensuring that students are engaged and ready to learn.

Warming Up

To start the lesson on diphthongs, briefly explain that diphthongs are the combination of two vowels in the same syllable, resulting in a unique sound. Then, instruct students to use their cell phones to search for an interesting fact about diphthongs and share it with the class. For example, they may discover words in different languages that contain diphthongs or curiosities about the evolution of words with diphthongs in the Portuguese language.

Initial Reflections

1. What are diphthongs?

2. What is the difference between an increasing diphthong and a decreasing diphthong?

3. Can you provide an example of a word that contains a diphthong?

4. How do diphthongs influence the pronunciation of words?

5. In your opinion, why is it important to understand diphthongs in the Portuguese language?

Development

Duration: 70 to 75 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to engage students practically and interactively in learning about diphthongs, using modern technologies and contexts to make the content more accessible and interesting. By working in groups, students develop collaboration and communication skills, as well as solidify their knowledge about diphthongs through playful and contextualized activities.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - Diphthong Influencers 📱

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Objective: Use social media to contextualize the learning of diphthongs, encouraging students' creativity and explanatory skills.

- Description: Students will transform into digital influencers and create content for social media as if they were explaining diphthongs to their followers.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of no more than 5 people.

• Each group must choose a fictitious social network to create their content (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

• Students should create posts, stories, videos, or live sessions explaining what diphthongs are and the difference between increasing and decreasing diphthongs.

• Use editing apps to add visual and musical elements to the content.

• Groups should share their creations with the class using a presentation format.

• The class can ask questions and comment on the posts as if they were real followers.

Activity 2 - Diphthongs in Augmented Reality 🎮

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Objective: Promote the use of emerging technologies to create innovative educational resources, facilitating the understanding of diphthongs in an interactive way.

- Description: Students will use Augmented Reality (AR) apps to create interactive flashcards that explain words with diphthongs.

- Instructions:

• Distribute devices with available Augmented Reality apps to the students.

• Form groups of up to 5 students and ask them to choose a series of words that contain diphthongs.

• Each group must create digital flashcards that, when viewed with the AR app, show interactive explanations about the diphthongs in the chosen words.

• The flashcards must include animations, audio recordings with the correct pronunciation, and visual examples.

• After creating the flashcards, groups must take turns presenting their creations to the class.

• Students can test and interact with the flashcards from other groups to reinforce learning.

Activity 3 - Diphthong Hunt 🕵️‍♂️

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Objective: Develop research and classification skills of diphthongs in a playful and engaging way, promoting cooperation among students.

- Description: Students will participate in a digital treasure hunt, where they need to find and classify words with diphthongs on different websites and apps.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into small groups of up to 5 students.

• Create a list of sources and digital resources where students can find words (educational websites, blogs, e-books, reading apps).

• Each group receives a list of words to find and classify as increasing or decreasing diphthongs.

• Students must take screenshots or note the words found and classify them correctly.

• The teacher can use a points system to motivate students, assigning points for each correct word found and classified.

• At the end of the activity, each group presents their findings and discussions about the diphthongs found.

Feedback

Duration: 15 to 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to consolidate student learning by providing a space for reflection and feedback. Group discussion and 360° feedback allow students to review their knowledge, learn from their peers' experiences, and enhance their communication and collaboration skills.

Group Discussion

Facilitate a group discussion where students can share their experiences and conclusions about diphthongs. Start the discussion with a brief script: 'Let's now share what we've learned from the activities. Each group will have the opportunity to present their findings, talk about the challenges they encountered, and how they overcame them. Let's divide the discussion into three parts: results presentation, discussion on challenges and solutions, and lessons learned.'

Reflections

1. What challenges did you encounter in identifying and classifying diphthongs? 2. How did the digital activities help in understanding diphthongs better? 3. What was the most fun or interesting part of the activities and why?

360° Feedback

Instruct students to practice 360° feedback, where each group member gives and receives feedback. Encourage students to be constructive and respectful: 'Let's do a round of feedback. Each person should point out what was positive and what can be improved in their colleagues' contributions. Remember to focus on specific aspects and offer suggestions for improvement in a respectful and constructive manner.'

Conclusion

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to recap and reinforce what was learned during the lesson, ensuring that students leave with a solid and lasting understanding of diphthongs. This fun summary and connection to the current world help solidify knowledge, making it relevant and applicable to students' daily lives.

Summary

Summary of Diphthongs 🎉

Imagine that diphthongs are like famous duos: Batman and Robin, Timon and Pumba, Mario and Luigi. They are two vowels united in one syllable that create a unique and special sound. Diphthongs can be increasing, when the second vowel has more strength (like a mime that increases in volume), or decreasing, when the first vowel is stronger (like a wave that smoothly descends). Cool, right? 📚✨

World Connection

Connecting with the Digital World 🌐

Nowadays, our world is full of quick messages, memes, and short videos, and understanding how words are formed helps us communicate better on these platforms. Knowing about diphthongs allows us to write more clearly and understand better what we read, whether it's a social media post or a video comment. They are everywhere, and by knowing them, we are better prepared to interact in this digital universe! 📱💬

Practical Application

Importance in Everyday Life 📝

Understanding diphthongs is crucial not only for writing correctly but also for improving pronunciation and understanding of words. This is useful in everyday situations, such as singing a song, reading a book, or even watching a movie. With knowledge of diphthongs, we become more attentive to the details of the Portuguese language, which is a superpower in our daily lives! 💪🦸