Lesson Plan | Traditional Methodology | Communicative Contexts

Objectives

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to ensure that students understand the importance of the communicative context and how it influences interaction between interlocutors. This initial understanding is fundamental for students to apply these concepts in practical situations and recognize the relevance of the environment, space, and time in communication.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the concept of communicative context, including environment, space, and time.

2. Identify the elements that make up a communicative context in different everyday situations.

3. Relate the communicative context to the effectiveness of communication between interlocutors.

Introduction

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to spark students' interest and situate them in the theme of the lesson, showing the relevance of the communicative context in everyday situations. This initial understanding is crucial for students to absorb and apply the concepts throughout the lesson.

Context

🌟 Start the lesson with a practical example: Imagine you are in a park on a sunny day, playing with your friends. Suddenly, one of them starts to whisper something. Why is he whispering? It's because we are in an outdoor environment where we want to maintain tranquility. This is an example of how the communicative context changes the way we speak and behave.

Curiosities

🧐 Curiosity: Did you know that astronauts need to learn to communicate differently in space? The environment there is so quiet that they train to speak clearly and directly to avoid misunderstandings. This shows how context can even change communication between people who are far away!

Development

Duration: (50 - 60 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to detail the elements that make up the communicative context, providing an in-depth understanding of how environment, time, space, and interlocutors influence communication. This understanding will allow students to identify these elements in different situations and adjust their forms of communication according to the context.

Covered Topics

1. 🌍 Environment: Explain that the environment is the location where communication occurs. It can be a classroom, a park, a library, etc. Highlight how the environment can influence the way of speaking and the volume of voice. 2. 🕒 Time: Detail that time refers to the moment when communication happens. It can be during recess, at the beginning of class, or at night. Exemplify how the time of day can change the tone and formality of communication. 3. 🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️ Interlocutors: Explain that interlocutors are the people involved in communication. Discuss how different interlocutors (friends, teachers, parents) may require different forms of communication. 4. 📍 Space: Describe that space is the physical place where the interlocutors meet. It can be an open or closed space, large or small, and how this can affect communication. 5. 🔄 Situation: Explain that the situation is the specific context of communication, such as a casual conversation, a formal presentation, or a request for help. Highlight how the situation can shape word choice and behavior.

Classroom Questions

1. Why is it important to consider the environment when communicating? Give an example. 2. How can time influence the way we communicate? Explain with a situation from everyday life. 3. What is the difference between talking to a friend and talking to a teacher? How does the communicative context change in these cases?

Questions Discussion

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to review and consolidate the concepts presented during the lesson, allowing students to reflect on what they have learned and make practical connections with their own experiences. This discussion will help solidify knowledge and develop the ability to identify and adapt communicative context in real situations.

Discussion

• Why is it important to consider the environment when communicating? Give an example.

It is important to consider the environment when communicating because the environment can directly influence how the message is transmitted and received. For example, in a library, it is necessary to speak quietly so as not to disturb others, while in a park, communication can be more relaxed and in a louder voice.

• How can time influence the way we communicate? Explain with a situation from everyday life.

Time influences communication, as different times of the day require different levels of formality and energy. For example, during recess, students may speak in a more relaxed and energetic manner, while at the beginning of class, communication may be more formal and focused.

• What is the difference between talking to a friend and talking to a teacher? How does the communicative context change in these cases?

Talking to a friend is usually more informal and relaxed, using slang and colloquial expressions. In contrast, when talking to a teacher, communication tends to be more formal and respectful, avoiding slang and maintaining a more serious demeanor.

Student Engagement

1. What other examples of different environments can influence the way we communicate? 2. How do you think communication changes during different moments of an event, like a birthday party? 3. Do you think it is easy or difficult to adjust communication depending on the interlocutor? Why? 4. Can you cite situations where you needed to change the way you spoke due to the context? What happened?

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to review and consolidate the main points covered in the lesson, ensuring that students have a good understanding of the topic. In addition, this stage reinforces the importance of the subject for students' daily lives, highlighting how the knowledge acquired can be applied in different communicative contexts.

Summary

• Understanding the concept of communicative context.
• Identifying the elements of communicative context: environment, space, time, interlocutors, and situation.
• Relationship between communicative context and communication effectiveness.
• Practical examples of how context influences communication.

During the lesson, students were introduced to the elements of the communicative context and how they influence communication. Through practical examples and discussions, students were able to relate theory to situations in their daily lives, understanding the importance of adjusting communication according to environment, time, space, and interlocutors.

Understanding the communicative context is essential for effective communication in everyday life. Knowing how to adjust the way we speak according to the environment and interlocutors can prevent misunderstandings and improve social interaction. For example, speaking differently with friends and teachers, or adjusting tone of voice in a library or a park, are practical skills that students can apply immediately.