Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Textual Genres

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to provide a clear and objective overview of what students should achieve by the end of the lesson, preparing them for subsequent practical activities and strengthening the theoretical understanding already acquired earlier.

Main Objectives

1. Differentiate the main textual genres, such as short stories and columns, highlighting their characteristics.

2. Recognize the structure and language of the studied textual genres, applying this knowledge in practical activities.

Side Objectives

1. Promote the development of critical skills when analyzing different textual genres.
2. Encourage engagement and active participation from students through digital dynamics.

Introduction

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to engage students from the outset, sparking their interest in the topic through the use of technology and interaction with new and relevant information. This approach also allows students to review important concepts and begin to reflect on the differences and characteristics of textual genres, preparing them for subsequent practical activities.

Warming Up

📚 To start the lesson on textual genres, briefly explain that textual genres are categories of texts defined by specific characteristics of structure, style, and communicative purpose. Then, ask students to use their cell phones to research an interesting fact about short stories or columns. They should share their findings with the class in up to 1 minute each, promoting an exchange of information and curiosities about the topic.

Initial Reflections

1. ❓ What distinguishes a short story from a column?

2. ❓ What are the main structural characteristics of a short story?

3. ❓ What elements characterize a column?

4. ❓ How do textual genres influence the way we interpret texts?

5. ❓ Do you know famous examples of short stories and columns? Can you mention some?

Development

Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to provide an opportunity for students to apply their theoretical knowledge in creative and collaborative practices using modern digital tools. The activities aim to make learning more dynamic, engaging, and relevant to the students' reality, promoting a deeper understanding of the studied textual genres.

Activity Suggestions

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

Activity 1 - 🎬 Textual Genres in TikTok Videos

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Develop synthesis and presentation skills by creatively explaining textual genres using a digital platform popular among students.

- Description: In this activity, students will create short videos on TikTok addressing the characteristics of textual genres, such as short stories and columns. Each group must create a video of up to 60 seconds that creatively and engagingly explains the differences between the genres, using examples and striking characteristics of each.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must choose a textual genre (short story or column) to be the main focus of their TikTok video.

• Students should research and define the main characteristics of the chosen genre, using their cell phones to access additional information if needed.

• Each group should plan and create a script for the video, including examples of famous texts and the main characteristics of the genre.

• Record the video using a cell phone, ensuring that the entire team is involved in the production, editing, and presentation.

• Share the videos on TikTok under a specific hashtag created by the teacher for the activity.

• After posting, groups should watch the videos of others and leave constructive comments identifying strengths and possible improvements.

Activity 2 - ✍️ Everyday Columns on Twitter

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Encourage creative writing and individual expression through the creation of columns, using a widely used social network recognized by students.

- Description: Students will use Twitter to write and share columns inspired by recent events or everyday situations. Each group must create a Twitter account and post a sequence of tweets that together form a coherent and engaging column, utilizing the characteristics of the genre.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must create a Twitter account or use an existing account for the activity.

• Discuss and choose a recent event or a situation from everyday life that can be explored as a theme for the column.

• Write the column in a sequence of tweets, ensuring that each tweet maintains coherence with the previous one, forming a cohesive and interesting narrative.

• Groups should pay attention to the specific characteristics of the column, including focus on everyday life, informal language, and personal reflections.

• Use appropriate hashtags to categorize the tweets and facilitate searching.

• At the end, groups should read and comment on each other's columns, identifying characteristic elements and providing feedback.

Activity 3 - 📖 Interactive Short Stories with Choices on Google Forms

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Encourage creativity and understanding of the structure of short stories by developing interactive narratives that involve reader decision-making.

- Description: Students will create interactive short stories using Google Forms. Each group will develop a short story narrative where readers can make choices that change the course of the story, exploring different possible endings based on the characteristics of the genre.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must plan an original short story, defining the plot, characters, and possible branches of the story.

• Use Google Forms to create the interactive short story. The narrative should be presented in parts, with choices for readers at certain points.

• Each choice should lead to a new section of the Form, allowing the story to unfold in different ways, exploring various endings.

• Ensure that the characteristics of the short story genre are present, such as creative plots, detailed characters, and surprising endings.

• After creation, the group must share the link to the Google Forms with the class.

• Students should explore the short stories of other groups, making decisions and reaching different endings, and then discuss in class which were the most interesting stories and endings.

Feedback

Duration: (20 - 25 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to consolidate learning through reflection and the exchange of experiences, promoting a collaborative and mutually respectful environment. Group discussion and 360° feedback allow students to recognize their strengths and areas for improvement, as well as reinforce their understanding of the characteristics of the textual genres addressed.

Group Discussion

📢 Group Discussion: Start the discussion by asking each group to briefly share their experience during the activities. Encourage them to mention what they liked most, the challenges they faced, and what they learned about textual genres. Use the following script to guide the discussion:

1. Presentation of TikTok Videos: Ask each group to display their video and explain the choices made to highlight the characteristics of the textual genre.
2. Sharing of Columns on Twitter: Request that the groups read their columns and describe the creation process.
3. Exploration of Interactive Short Stories: Each group can present a brief synopsis of their interactive short story and invite classmates to share their reading experiences and choices made during navigation through Google Forms.

Reflections

1. 🤔 What were the main difficulties encountered when creating videos, columns, and interactive short stories? 2. 📚 How did the characteristics of the textual genres influence each group's creative decisions? 3. 🌟 In what way did these activities help to better understand the concepts of short stories and columns?

360° Feedback

📝 360° Feedback: Instruct students to give and receive feedback within their groups. Each student should mention one positive point and one area for improvement for each peer, always in a respectful and constructive manner. Explain the importance of providing specific and detailed feedback, highlighting aspects such as: clarity in communication, creativity, cooperation in the group, and mastery of the topic.

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

📝 Purpose: This stage aims to consolidate learning by connecting the content covered with the students' reality and highlighting the practical relevance of textual genres in everyday life. A fun and engaging conclusion helps to reinforce the main points and the importance of what has been learned, closing the lesson in a positive and motivating way.

Summary

🎉 Fun Summary: To sum up our lesson, think of textual genres as characters in a reality show. The Short Story is that mysterious participant, full of twists and surprising endings. The Column is the narrator bringing out the details of everyday life, with a light and reflective language. Both shining with their unique characteristics, but each with its own style and way of telling stories!

World Connection

🌍 In Today's World: In a world where digital content is consumed rapidly and dynamically, understanding textual genres helps create and interpret messages more effectively. From social media posts to blogs and vlogs, knowing how to differentiate between a short story and a column enhances our communication and understanding of what we read and write every day.

Practical Application

📱 Applications: Mastering textual genres is essential not only in the school environment but also in everyday life. Whether you are creating content for social media, writing a blog, or simply wanting to understand better the stories you read, knowing the characteristics of short stories and columns enriches your communication and interpretation skills.