Contextualization

Hello, adventurers of the English language! In this project, we will embark on an exciting journey through the world of texts. But what are texts? Well, texts are like stories that someone writes to communicate something to us. They can be as short as a postcard or as long as a book.

But why is it important to understand texts? Well, when you read a text, you not only read the words but also try to understand what the author is trying to say. This is called text interpretation. It's like solving a puzzle, where you need to put all the pieces together to see the complete picture.

Introduction

Text interpretation is a fundamental skill that we all need to communicate effectively. When we read a text, we are constantly asking questions to understand what we are reading. Questions like 'Who are the characters?', 'Where and when does the story take place?' and 'What is the problem the characters are trying to solve?'.

Moreover, text interpretation also involves understanding the author's purpose. Why are they writing this text? Are they trying to teach us something? Are they trying to make us laugh or move us emotionally? Are they trying to convince us of something?

Understanding the author's purpose can help us decide if what we are reading is reliable or not. For example, if we are reading an advertisement for a new toy, we know that the author is probably trying to convince us that the toy is fun. But if we are reading a history book, we expect the author to be trying to give us accurate facts about the past.

Text interpretation is a skill we use every day, not just in the classroom. When we read an email, a social media post, or even a traffic sign, we are interpreting what we are reading to understand what needs to be done. Therefore, improving our text interpretation skills can help us be better readers, better writers, and better communicators. So, are you ready for this journey? Let's go!

Practical Activity

Activity Title: Story Puzzle

Project Objective:

Develop basic text interpretation skills.
Practice reading and understanding texts in English.
Stimulate creativity and teamwork.

Project Description:

In this project, each group of students will receive a short story in English, which will be 'broken' into parts. The goal is for the students to read the parts, try to understand what is happening in the story, and then work together to put the parts in the correct order, thus forming the complete story again.

Required Materials:

A4 paper
Pencil or pen
Glue
Scissors

Step by Step:

Group Formation: Students should organize themselves into groups of 3 to 5 people. Each group will be responsible for a story.
Reading the Story: Each group will receive a short story in English, printed or written on the board. The students should read the story together and try to understand what is happening in the story. They can use a dictionary or the teacher's help if needed.
Division of Parts: The teacher will hand out to each group the 'broken' parts of the story. Each part will contain a piece of the story, but out of order. The students should receive the same number of parts as the number of group members.
Sorting the Parts: The students, in their groups, should work together to put the parts in the correct order, forming the complete story again. They can discuss among themselves, make assumptions, and try different combinations until they arrive at a sequence that makes sense.
Review with the Teacher: When the group believes they have placed the parts in the correct order, they should call the teacher for a review. The teacher will check if the sequence is correct and, if not, give hints for the group to try again.
Gluing and Presentation: After the teacher confirms that the sequence is correct, the students should glue the parts on the A4 paper in the correct order. Then, they should present the story to the class, explaining what happens in each part.
Project Submission: Each group must submit the paper with the story glued and written in the correct order. The teacher will evaluate each student's participation in the group work, as well as the understanding of the story and text interpretation skills.

Delivery Format:

Each group must submit the paper with the story glued and written in the correct order, and they must present the story to the class, explaining what happens in each part. The presentation should be in English, with the support of the teacher.