Objectives (5 - 7 minutes)
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Develop the ability to express personal information in English: The main goal of this module is for students to be able to express their personal information in English clearly and effectively. This includes learning how to say their name, age, nationality, profession, among other aspects.
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Practice dialogues in everyday situations: Besides learning to express their personal information, students will also practice dialogues in everyday situations. The purpose is for them to become familiar with using personal information in practical and real contexts.
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Expand vocabulary related to personal information: During the module, students will also learn and expand their vocabulary related to personal information. This includes learning new words and expressions commonly used when talking about personal information.
Secondary objectives:
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Promote interaction in English: By engaging in conversation activities and dialogues, the goal is to promote interaction in English among students, which will contribute to the development of their speaking and listening skills.
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Encourage confidence in oral expression in English: Through regular practice of conversation and dialogues, students will naturally gain more confidence in oral expression in English, which is essential for the overall development of their language skills.
Introduction (10 - 15 minutes)
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Review of previous content: The teacher should start the lesson by recalling the basic concepts and vocabulary that were covered in previous lessons and are essential for understanding and practicing the topics to be discussed in the current lesson. This may include basic vocabulary, sentence structures, and common expressions in English. (3 - 5 minutes)
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Presentation of problem situations: The teacher should then present two problem situations to the students that will serve as the basis for introducing the lesson topic. For example, one situation could be a new student at an international school who needs to introduce themselves to their classmates, and the other could be a tourist who needs to communicate with locals in an English-speaking country. The situations should be presented in a way that challenges students to think about how they could express their personal information in English. (3 - 5 minutes)
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Contextualization of the topic's importance: The teacher should then contextualize the importance of the topic to be discussed, explaining how the ability to express personal information in English is crucial in many real-life scenarios, such as travel, job interviews, interaction with people from different cultures, among others. The teacher can share personal examples or success stories of former students that demonstrate the importance and usefulness of this topic in practice. (2 - 3 minutes)
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Gaining attention: To gain students' attention and spark their interest in the topic, the teacher can share some curiosities or interesting facts about how personal information is expressed in different English-speaking cultures. For example, the teacher might mention that in some countries, it is common to ask someone's age as a polite way to start a conversation, while in other countries, this might be considered invasive. The teacher can also introduce some idiomatic expressions related to the topic, such as "skeletons in the closet" (secrets from the past) or "the apple of my eye" (the person I love the most). (2 - 3 minutes)
Development (20 - 25 minutes)
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"About Me" Activity (10 - 12 minutes):
- Activity description: The teacher will divide the class into groups of 3-4 students. Each group will receive a large, colorful sheet of paper, and their goal will be to create a "personal information poster" about a fictional character. The poster should include the character's name, age, nationality, profession, hobbies, among other aspects. The teacher will provide students with a filled-in poster template as a reference.
- Step-by-step: The teacher will explain the activity and distribute the necessary materials. Students will then choose a fictional character and start creating their poster, writing the personal information in English. They will be encouraged to use the vocabulary and sentence structures they learned in class. When the posters are ready, each group will present their character to the class, practicing oral expression in English.
- Activity objective: This activity aims to allow students to practice expressing personal information in English in a fun and interactive way. Additionally, the activity promotes teamwork and oral presentation skills.
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"Role-Play" Activity (10 - 12 minutes):
- Activity description: In this activity, students will be divided into pairs. Each pair will receive an everyday situation that involves the need to express personal information, such as a job interview, a parent-teacher meeting, a meeting with a new classmate, etc. Students will have a few minutes to prepare a short dialogue based on the situation, where each will play a role. They will be encouraged to use the vocabulary and sentence structures they learned in class.
- Step-by-step: The teacher will explain the activity and distribute the situations to the pairs of students. Each pair will have time to prepare their dialogue. Then, the pairs will present their dialogues to the class. The teacher will provide feedback and correct any errors.
- Activity objective: This activity aims to allow students to practice expressing personal information in a realistic and relevant context. Additionally, the activity promotes interaction in English and confidence in oral expression.
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"Guess Who?" Activity (5 - 7 minutes):
- Activity description: In this activity, students will return to working in groups. Each group will receive a set of cards with different personal information written in English (e.g., "I am 25 years old", "I am from Brazil", "I am a teacher", etc.). One student from each group will pick a card and read it aloud to the rest of the group. The group will have to guess to whom the information belongs, based on the information they have about the fictional characters they created in the "About Me" activity.
- Step-by-step: The teacher will explain the activity and distribute the sets of cards. Students will start playing, one at a time, until all the cards have been read. The teacher will circulate around the room, monitoring the activity and providing help if necessary.
- Activity objective: This activity aims to consolidate vocabulary and sentence structures related to personal information, as well as promote interaction in English and teamwork.
Return (8 - 10 minutes)
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Group discussion (3 - 4 minutes):
- Activity description: After the conclusion of the activities, the teacher will gather the class for a group discussion. Each group will have up to 3 minutes to share their solutions or conclusions from the activities performed. They should explain how they arrived at these solutions, what strategies they used, and what difficulties they encountered.
- Step-by-step: The teacher will call each group to share their experiences and solutions. Other students will be encouraged to ask questions or make comments. The teacher will monitor the discussion and ensure that all students have the opportunity to participate.
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Connection with theory (2 - 3 minutes):
- Activity description: After the group discussion, the teacher will review the theory, connecting it with the practical activities that were performed. The teacher can, for example, highlight how the sentence structures and vocabulary that were learned were applied in the activities.
- Step-by-step: The teacher will recall the main concepts and theories that were covered in the lesson and explain how they were applied in the activities. The teacher can use examples from the activities to illustrate their points.
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Individual reflection (2 - 3 minutes):
- Activity description: To close the lesson, the teacher will propose that students individually reflect on what they learned. Students will be invited to think about what were the most important concepts they learned, what questions they still have, and how they can apply what they learned in their daily lives.
- Step-by-step: The teacher will propose the reflection questions and give students a minute to think about their answers. Then, students will be invited to share their reflections with the class. The teacher will monitor the discussion and provide feedback and guidance if necessary.
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Feedback and planning for the next lesson (1 minute):
- Activity description: At the end of the lesson, the teacher will ask for feedback from students about the lesson and briefly plan the topics that will be covered in the next lesson.
- Step-by-step: The teacher will ask students to share their thoughts and feedback about the lesson. Then, the teacher will explain what will be covered in the next lesson.
Conclusion (5 - 7 minutes)
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Summary of Content (2 - 3 minutes):
- The teacher should start the conclusion by summarizing the main points covered in the lesson. This includes vocabulary related to personal information, sentence structures used to express personal information, and communication skills that were practiced.
- The teacher can ask students to help provide the information for the summary, encouraging them to recall and review what they learned during the lesson.
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Connection between Theory, Practice, and Applications (1 - 2 minutes):
- The teacher should then explain how the lesson connected theory, practice, and applications. This may involve highlighting how the theory was applied in practical activities, and how these activities reflected real-life situations in which students may need to express personal information in English.
- The teacher can also discuss how the skills and knowledge acquired in the lesson can be applied in other contexts, such as in travel, job interviews, meetings with people from different cultures, and so on.
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Extra Materials (1 minute):
- The teacher should suggest some extra study materials for students who want to deepen their understanding of the lesson topic. This may include grammar books, language learning websites, language learning apps, YouTube videos, podcasts, among others.
- The teacher can also recommend that students practice what they learned in the lesson in their daily lives, such as talking with friends who speak English, watching movies or TV shows in English, or writing journals in English.
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Importance of the Topic (1 minute):
- Finally, the teacher should summarize the importance of the lesson topic, reinforcing how the ability to express personal information in English is crucial for effective communication in many real-life situations.
- The teacher can encourage students to continue practicing and improving their oral expression skills in English, and to remember that constant practice is the key to mastering any skill.
The teacher should end the lesson by thanking students for their participation and effort, and reminding them that they are available to clarify any doubts they may have. Additionally, the teacher should reinforce the importance of regularly reviewing the lesson material, and encourage students to prepare for the next lesson by reviewing what they learned in the current lesson.