Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Textual Cohesion: Use of the Implied Subject

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

This lesson plan stage aims to prepare students for understanding and identifying the implied subject in sentences, as well as understanding how this use can help with textual cohesion. By learning to identify the implied subject, students will improve their reading and writing skills, becoming more proficient in creating cohesive and coherent texts.

Main Objectives

1. Identify the implied subject in different types of sentences.

2. Understand how the use of the implied subject contributes to textual cohesion.

Side Objectives

1. Develop reading and text interpretation skills.
2. Encourage the use of digital resources to identify and analyze textual elements.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

This stage serves to prepare students for the practical activities to follow, stimulating interest and curiosity about the topic. By searching for information and examples on the internet, students will connect theoretical content with the real and digital world, which helps to contextualize and consolidate learning.

Warming Up

📚 To start the lesson, address the theme of textual cohesion and the use of the implied subject. Briefly explain that textual cohesion is the use of elements that help to connect ideas within a text, and the implied subject is a way to avoid unnecessary repetitions, making the text more fluid and interesting. Next, ask students to use their phones to find an interesting fact or example of the use of the implied subject on the internet. 🌐

Initial Reflections

1. 🤔 Why is it important to understand the implied subject in texts?

2. 📖 Did you find any interesting example of the implied subject? Share with the class.

3. 📝 How can the use of the implied subject improve the cohesion of a text?

4. 🔍 What difficulties do you encounter when trying to identify the implied subject in a sentence?

Development

Duration: 70 - 80 minutes

This stage aims to provide a practical and contextualized application of knowledge about the implied subject and textual cohesion. Through creative and technological activities, students will consolidate learning in an engaging and fun way, developing digital, analytical and collaborative skills.

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: Use a popular digital platform among students to apply knowledge about the implied subject and textual cohesion, while developing content creation and storytelling skills.

- Description: Students will create a sequence of stories on Instagram using sentences that have an implied subject. The idea is to build a fun and cohesive narrative that captures the attention of followers.

- Instructions:

• Form groups of no more than 5 students.

• Choose a theme or story to be told (e.g. an adventure, a day at school, a special event).

• Write a script with the sentences to be used in the stories, ensuring that the implied subject contributes to textual cohesion.

• Record small videos or photos representing each part of the story, inserting the previously drafted sentences as captions or text in the stories.

• Post the sequence of stories on a specific Instagram profile created for the activity.

• Each group should share the profile with the class and present the sequence of stories, explaining how they used the implied subject to ensure textual cohesion.

Activity 2 - 🎮 Gamification: Textual Treasure Hunt! 🕵️‍♂️

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Transform the learning of the implied subject into a fun and collaborative experience, using gamification to engage students and promote textual analysis.

- Description: Students will participate in a digital treasure hunt, where each clue is a sentence with an implied subject. They need to correctly identify the implied subject to move on to the next clue.

- Instructions:

• Form groups of no more than 5 students.

• Distribute tablets or computers with internet access to each group.

• Create a treasure hunt game using a digital tool (e.g. Google Forms, Kahoot! or similar platforms).

• Each clue of the treasure hunt will be a sentence with an implied subject. Students must correctly identify the subject to unlock the next clue.

• Groups that complete the treasure hunt first must help other groups understand the implied subjects in each clue.

• At the end, discuss as a group how identifying the implied subject helped in the cohesion of the clues and the game's narrative.

Activity 3 - 🌐 Digital Influencer for a Day! 📹

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Incorporate digital content creation into educational practice, encouraging students to use the implied subject to build cohesive and engaging narratives.

- Description: Students will simulate the routine of a digital influencer, creating a video where the use of the implied subject contributes to the cohesion of the speech.

- Instructions:

• Form groups of no more than 5 students.

• Choose a topic of interest (e.g. tutorials, product reviews, study tips, etc.).

• Write a script for the video, using sentences with implied subjects to maintain textual cohesion and avoid unnecessary repetitions.

• Record the video, edit it and include subtitles that highlight the use of the implied subject.

• Post the video on a sharing platform (e.g. YouTube, TikTok) and share the link with the class.

• Each group should present the video and explain their choices regarding the use of the implied subject in their speech.

Feedback

Duration: (20 - 25 minutes)

🎯 Purpose: This stage aims to provide a moment of reflection and exchange of knowledge among students, allowing them to consolidate learning collaboratively. Peer feedback helps develop critical and communication skills, as well as promoting a more integrated and respectful learning environment.

Group Discussion

📢 Group Discussion: Encourage a group discussion with all students. Ask each group to share what they learned from the activity and their conclusions about the use of the implied subject in textual cohesion. Suggest that each group highlight a positive aspect and a challenge encountered during the activity. Use the following script to introduce the discussion:

1. Introduction: Let's share our experiences and learnings about the use of the implied subject in the activities we performed.
2. Positive Aspects: Each group can share something positive they learned or a part of the activity they found most interesting.
3. Challenges: What were the main challenges you encountered when using the implied subject in the activities?

Reflections

1. 🧐 How did the use of the implied subject contribute to the cohesion of the text or speech in the activities performed? 2. 🔄 In what ways do you think identifying the implied subject can improve reading and writing of texts in everyday life? 3. 🔧 What strategies did you use to identify the implied subject and ensure textual cohesion?

360° Feedback

🔄 360° Feedback: Instruct students to conduct a 360° feedback step, where each student should receive feedback from other students in the group they worked in on the activity. Guide students to provide constructive and respectful feedback, encouraging them to highlight strengths and areas for improvement in their peers. A suggested guideline is: 'Let's share constructive feedback highlighting three aspects: a strength, an area that can be improved, and a practical suggestion for that improvement.'

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

🎯 Purpose: This stage aims to consolidate learning, connecting the knowledge acquired with the real and digital world. By reflecting on the activities performed and their practical applications, students reinforce the importance of the implied subject and textual cohesion, preparing to apply these skills in everyday situations and different communication contexts. 🌟

Summary

📚 Summary: Today, we uncovered the secret of the implied subject and its importance in textual cohesion! We imagined incredible adventures on Instagram, became detectives in a textual treasure hunt, and transformed into digital influencers. Our students explored how a text can be more fluid and interesting by avoiding unnecessary repetitions and used all their creativity to build cohesive and engaging stories. 🚀

World Connection

🌍 In the World: In a world where quick and efficient communication is essential, the use of implied subjects in digital texts, such as social media posts and instant messages, makes reading more enjoyable and direct. Understanding and applying this technique helps not only in school but also in online life, where every word counts to capture attention and convey a clear and cohesive message. 📱💬

Practical Application

✨ Applications: The use of the implied subject is crucial for effective communication, whether in writing school essays, creating content for social media, or producing informational materials. By mastering this skill, students become more proficient communicators, capable of writing texts that capture attention and convey their ideas clearly and cohesively. 📄✍️