Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Reading Objectives

Objectives

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to contextualize the students regarding the central objective of the lesson, highlighting the importance of understanding the different objectives of reading. It will be emphasized how reading is fundamental for acquiring information and developing interpretive skills, essential for academic and everyday life.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the objectives of reading through the analysis and interpretation of everyday texts.

2. Recognize reading as an essential tool for staying informed and developing critical thinking.

Side Objectives

1. Promote discussion about the relevance of reading in different social contexts and in modern life.
2. Motivate students to reflect on their own reading practices and their implications.

Introduction

Duration: 15 to 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to contextualize the students regarding the central objective of the lesson, highlighting the importance of understanding the different objectives of reading. It will be emphasized how reading is fundamental for acquiring information and developing interpretive skills, essential for academic and everyday life.

Warming Up

Start the lesson by highlighting the importance of reading in different contexts, such as social media, news, books, and magazines. Emphasize that reading goes beyond deciphering words, but involves understanding and interpreting information that impacts our daily lives. Instruct students to use their cell phones to find an interesting fact about a text they have read recently, whether it's a news article, a social media post, or an article. 🚀✨

Initial Reflections

1. What types of texts do you read most often?

2. How does reading these texts influence your opinions and daily decisions?

3. Do you think reading plays an important role in forming a critical opinion? Why?

4. What are the different objectives you have when reading a text (e.g., to inform, to entertain, to study)?

5. How do you choose what to read? What criteria do you use?

Development

Duration: 70 to 80 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to apply the students' prior knowledge about the objectives of reading in practical and interactive activities, contextualized with the current digital reality. Through creative and playful scenarios, students will be motivated to use reading as a tool to inform, interpret, and even create relevant content.

Activity Suggestions

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

Activity 1 - Informative Digital Influencers

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Objective: Develop critical reading, research, source verification, and informative digital content production skills.

- Description: Students will create a series of fictional posts for a 'digital influencer' account on Instagram, focused on informing followers about a specific topic chosen by the group. The activity will combine storytelling and critical reading skills to produce informative and engaging content.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must choose an informative topic, such as health, science, the environment, technology, etc.

• Groups should research relevant information about the chosen topic and verify the accuracy of the sources.

• Create a fictional 'digital influencer' profile that will address the topic. Think of a creative name and an avatar that represents the influencer.

• Each group must create a series of at least 5 Instagram posts using digital design tools, such as Canva or Adobe Spark.

• Posts should include informative texts, graphics, images, and short videos, if possible.

• Groups must prepare a brief presentation (5 minutes) to show their posts and explain the choice of content and the sources used.

Activity 2 - Journalists for a Day

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Objective: Encourage the practice of critical reading, informative writing, and the use of digital tools to create and disseminate journalistic content.

- Description: Students will simulate writing a digital newspaper. Each group will be responsible for creating a special edition of the newspaper covering recent news and topics of general interest. The activity includes creating articles, fictional interviews, and even infographics to be delivered in blog or website format.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must select a blog or website creation tool, such as Wix or Blogger.

• Groups should choose at least 3 recent news articles on various topics (politics, sports, culture, science, etc.).

• Research the news and verify the authenticity of the sources.

• Each group must write informative articles about the chosen news stories, including fictional interviews with 'sources' and witnesses.

• Use digital tools to create infographics and visual elements to accompany each article.

• Groups must publish their special edition of the digital newspaper and prepare a brief presentation (5 minutes) to showcase the site.

Activity 3 - Digital Treasure Hunt

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Objective: Promote text interpretation skills, critical reading, and teamwork using a playful and interactive approach.

- Description: Students will participate in a digital 'treasure hunt' where they will need to read and interpret different types of texts to find clues and solve puzzles. The game is designed to utilize various digital platforms, including websites, blogs, and social media.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Explain that each group will receive an initial list of clues that will lead them to different digital texts (articles, blog posts, tweets, etc.).

• Each text contains a clue that points to the next step of the treasure hunt.

• Groups must read and interpret each text to find the clues and advance to the next step.

• The team that finds all the clues and solves the final puzzle first wins.

• The clues can be encrypted or coded to increase the challenge and encourage critical reading and interpretation.

Feedback

Duration: 20 to 30 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to promote reflection on the learning process, valuing the exchange of experiences and collective knowledge construction. Through discussion and 360° feedback, students strengthen their communication, cooperation, and critical thinking skills, as well as consolidate the objectives of reading practiced during the lesson.

Group Discussion

After the activities are completed, bring all the students together for a group discussion. Use the following script to introduce the discussion: 'Now that everyone has completed their activities, let's share what we learned. Each group, please briefly present your project, highlighting the main challenges faced, the strategies used to overcome them, and the conclusions you reached in the end.' Encourage students to reflect on how different modes of reading and interpretation were applied and discuss the relevance of critical reading in obtaining reliable information.

Reflections

1. What were the main challenges encountered during the activities and how were they overcome? 2. How did source verification influence the quality of the content produced? 3. In what way did critical reading contribute to creating more informative and engaging content?

360° Feedback

Instruct students to conduct a 360° feedback session within the groups. Each student should provide constructive and respectful feedback to their peers, highlighting strengths and suggesting areas for improvement. Guide the class with phrases like: 'What did you appreciate most about your classmate's work?', 'What aspects could be improved for the next activity?' and 'How did your classmate contribute to the success of the group?'. This step is crucial for the development of social skills and self-criticism.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

🎯 Purpose of the Conclusion: The purpose of this stage is to consolidate learning in a reflective and enjoyable way, highlighting the practical relevance of what has been acquired. This conclusion allows students to perceive the applicability of the skills developed and the importance of critical reading in their daily lives, promoting a meaningful and motivating closure to the learning experience. 🌟📝

Summary

🎉 Lesson Summary: In this digital journey, we explored how reading goes far beyond the simple act of deciphering words. Students became digital influencers, journalists, and treasure hunters in an intellectual adventure. They learned to search for information, verify sources, and create impactful content, all while developing critical reading and interpretation skills! 🚀📚✨

World Connection

🌍 In Today's World: With social media and information accessible at a click, knowing how to read critically is essential. In this lesson, students realized that reading is a powerful tool for navigating the vast sea of data on the internet, standing out in a world where information is valuable currency. They connected with the current reality by creating digital content that informs and engages, reflecting the modern dynamics of communication and information consumption. 📱📰

Practical Application

📘 Applications in Daily Life: Understanding the objectives of reading is crucial for being correctly informed and developing critical thinking. In daily life, this means being able to distinguish facts from opinions, verifying the authenticity of information, and consuming content that adds value, whether for study, work, or entertainment. This knowledge prepares students to be informed and conscious citizens. 🧠💡