Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Syntactic Functions of the Relative Pronoun

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to provide a clear and concise overview of the lesson's objectives, helping students understand what is expected of them and how they will apply this knowledge. This section sets the direction and focuses on the central aspects of the content to be explored, facilitating mental organization and student engagement.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the different syntactic functions of relative pronouns in complex sentences.

2. Identify and classify relative pronouns as subject, direct object, indirect object, and nominal complement.

Side Objectives

1. Apply knowledge of relative pronouns in practical contexts, such as writing texts and analyzing literary excerpts.
2. Develop the ability to recognize and correct improper use of relative pronouns.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The objective of this stage of the lesson is to activate students' prior knowledge and connect it to the content that will be explored in more depth. The use of phones to search for information engages students in an interactive and contextualized manner with their digital reality. The key questions facilitate an initial debate, helping review what was previously studied and preparing students for subsequent practical activities.

Warming Up

Start the class with a brief explanation about the importance of relative pronouns in constructing complex sentences. Highlight that they are used to connect clauses, providing cohesion and clarity to the text. Then, ask students to use their phones to look up an interesting fact or an example of the use of relative pronouns in literary texts or online articles. This will not only engage students through technology but also bring out the practical applicability of the content.

Initial Reflections

1. What are relative pronouns and what is their function in sentences?

2. What are the main relative pronouns we know and use?

3. Can you identify an example of a relative pronoun acting as a subject in a sentence?

4. How can relative pronouns serve as direct object, indirect object, and nominal complement?

5. Did you find any interesting examples of relative pronouns during your search? Share with us!

Development

Duration: 70 - 85 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to allow students to apply the acquired knowledge practically and collaboratively. By using digital technologies and creative activities, students engage more deeply with the content, internalizing grammatical concepts through experiences contextualized with their digital reality. This promotes a dynamic and motivating learning environment.

Activity Suggestions

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

Activity 1 - 📸 Storytelling on Instagram

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Apply the use of relative pronouns in a practical and creative way, while developing narration and textual cohesion skills through social media.

- Description: Students will create a series of Instagram stories narrating a fictional story that needs to use relative pronouns correctly. Each group will create a character and develop a narrative, recording short videos (stories) of the events, and relative pronouns must be highlighted in the dialogues and descriptions.

- Instructions:

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

• Instruct each group to create a character that will be the 'protagonist' of their story.

• Students should plan a short story involving various events and using relative pronouns meaningfully (as subject, direct object, indirect object, and nominal complement).

• Using their phones, students should record a series of Instagram stories (or another chosen platform), where each story should present a different event in the narrative sequence.

• Encourage groups to use filters, music, and stickers to make the stories more engaging.

• At the end, each group should present their sequence of stories to the class. The teacher should intervene to correct and explain any incorrect uses of relative pronouns.

Activity 2 - 🎮 Interactive Quiz in Kahoot! Style

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Reinforce knowledge about the syntactic functions of relative pronouns in a fun and competitive way, using gamification to increase student engagement.

- Description: Students will participate in an interactive quiz using the Kahoot! platform or a similar one. The activity will consist of multiple-choice questions that will address various contexts and sentences requiring an understanding of the syntactic functions of relative pronouns.

- Instructions:

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

• Use the Kahoot! platform to create a quiz about relative pronouns. The quiz should include different types of questions that challenge students to identify, classify, and correct the use of relative pronouns.

• Explain to students that the activity will be in a friendly competition format, where each group will answer the questions using a mobile device or computer.

• Start the quiz and allow groups to discuss among themselves before choosing the correct answer.

• After each question, discuss the correct answer with the class, offering detailed explanations about the syntactic function of the relative pronoun in the presented sentence.

• At the end of the quiz, the groups with the highest scores may receive a small reward as an incentive.

Activity 3 - 🎥 Creating a Literary Vlog

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Develop skills in text analysis and explanation of grammatical concepts, encouraging creativity and the use of technology for knowledge dissemination.

- Description: Students will create a literary vlog where they comment on excerpts from books that contain relative pronouns. They must identify and explain the syntactic functions of these pronouns in the chosen excerpts, creating an engaging and explanatory video.

- Instructions:

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

• Each group must choose a book or literary excerpt that contains examples of relative pronouns.

• Students should analyze the chosen excerpts, identifying the relative pronouns and their syntactic functions (subject, direct object, indirect object, nominal complement).

• Using their phones or computers, students must record a vlog where they discuss the excerpts and provide explanations about the use of relative pronouns.

• Encourage students to be creative in editing the video, using effects, subtitles, and music to make the vlog more interesting.

• At the end, each group should present their vlog to the class. The teacher may make additional comments on the explanations given by the students and correct any misunderstandings.

Feedback

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

🚀 Purpose: The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to consolidate the knowledge gained by students through reflection and sharing of experiences. By discussing in groups, students have the opportunity to review and integrate the content learned while developing communication and collaboration skills. The 360° feedback promotes a supportive environment where students can identify strengths and areas for improvement in their practices.

Group Discussion

🔄 Group Discussion: Promote a group discussion with all students so they can share what they learned during the activities. Use the following script to introduce the discussion: Introduce the importance of reflecting on the applied practice. Ask each group to quickly present their conclusions about the syntactic functions of the relative pronouns they used in their stories, quizzes, and vlogs. Encourage students to comment on the differences they observed between the syntactic functions in the various activities. Ask students how the use of social media and digital tools contributed to their learning of the content.

Reflections

1. How did the practical activities help you better understand the syntactic functions of relative pronouns? 2. What was the biggest difficulty in using relative pronouns in stories and vlogs? How did you solve these challenges? 3. How did the integration of digital technologies like Instagram and Kahoot! influence the way you learned the grammatical content?

360° Feedback

📣 360° Feedback: Instruct students to conduct a 360° feedback step, where each student receives feedback from their group members. Explain the importance of constructive and respectful feedback, addressing positive aspects and suggestions for improvement. Guide students to follow this script: Each student should talk about a positive contribution made by a peer to the group. Each student may suggest something that could be improved in the next collaboration. Ensure that feedback is based on specific observations and observable behaviors, avoiding personal criticism.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

✨ Purpose: The goal of this stage is to consolidate learning in a fun and relevant way, allowing students to see how the content of the lessons applies to real life. By connecting grammar with the digital and everyday world, this conclusion seeks to close the learning cycle, reinforcing the importance and usefulness of relative pronouns in various contexts, promoting a deeper and more lasting understanding.

Summary

📚 Fun Summary: Imagine that relative pronouns are grammatical superheroes! They have the power to connect sentences and bring cohesion to texts, whether as Subject, Direct Object, Indirect Object, or Nominal Complement. During our lesson, these heroes appeared in Instagram stories, challenging quizzes on Kahoot!, and also in literary vlogs. They helped our students understand and apply their super functionalities in various textual situations!

World Connection

🌐 In the Current World: We live in a digital age where communication is constant and immediate, especially through social media and other digital platforms. Understanding the syntactic functions of relative pronouns allows us to create clearer and more cohesive messages, which is essential in a world where effective communication is fundamental, whether in a blog post, an online discussion, or multimedia content production.

Practical Application

🔍 Applications of the Subject: Knowing how to identify and correctly use relative pronouns makes communication more precise and understandable. In daily life, this translates into clearer and more organized written texts, whether they are school essays, emails, social media posts, or even video scripts. This knowledge is essential for any student who wants to express themselves cohesively and effectively.