Contextualization

The "Present Indicative" is one of the most important topics for any student learning a new language. In Spanish, this theme assumes remarkable relevance, as it is the basis for daily communication in the language, both in formal and informal contexts.

In general terms, the "Present Indicative" is the verb tense that indicates current and ongoing actions, habits, or absolute truths, as well as expressing the near future. This verb tense - the most basic and most used in both Spanish and Portuguese - is essential for daily interactions. A deep understanding of this topic is therefore essential to assimilate and speak Spanish fluently.

This project aims to provide a practical view of the application of the "Present Indicative" in Spanish through a playful and collaborative method, with the goal of fostering cooperation among students and deepening the understanding of this topic. This project will not only be about learning how to write regular and irregular verbs in the present indicative correctly, but also about testing your time management, communication, problem-solving, creative thinking, and proactivity skills through group work.

Students are recommended to use the following resources to develop the project:

1. Hispanic Library: A virtual library with a large collection of books in Spanish, including grammar books and study guides.
2. Conjuga-me: An online tool that provides the conjugation of almost all verbs in Spanish.
3. YouTube - Basic Spanish Course: A series of videos covering various topics in Spanish, including the "Present Indicative".
4. BBC Languages – Spanish: Contains a range of resources for learning Spanish, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, among others.

Practical Activity: "My Life in Present"

Project Objective

The objective of the project is for students to create a short theatrical presentation in Spanish using the verb tense "Present Indicative". Students will have the opportunity to practice and perfect the use of this verb tense while working in teams.

Detailed Project Description

In this project, groups of students will create and present a theatrical sketch using only the verb tense "Present Indicative" in Spanish. The sketches should be written by the students themselves, based on the daily life of the characters they invent, and should include the use of regular and irregular verbs in the present indicative.

Necessary Materials

1. Paper and pen for drafting or a computer with a text editor.
2. A location to rehearse the sketch.
3. Stage props such as clothes, accessories, furniture, depending on the story.

Detailed Step-by-Step

1. Group Division: Students will be divided into groups of 3 to 5 people, collaborating with each other throughout all stages of the project.

2. Research and Study: Students will start by researching and studying the "Present Indicative" in Spanish, focusing on regular and irregular verbs. This process should include reviewing their class notes, grammar books, and the suggested online resources.

3. Scripting the Sketch: After studying and understanding the topic, students should write a theatrical sketch in Spanish using exclusively the verb tense "Present Indicative". The story can be about any theme, as long as it is appropriate and respectful.

4. Rehearsals: After writing the script, groups should rehearse the sketch and prepare any necessary stage props.

5. Presentation: After the rehearsal phase, groups will present their sketches to the entire class.

6. Report Development: Finally, each group must develop a report on the project. The report should start with an introduction about the "Present Indicative" in Spanish, the relevance of this verb tense in the language, and the purpose of the project and the practical activity. Next, students should describe the process of creating the sketch, explaining the methodology used and discussing the challenges and how they were overcome. In the end, the report should contain a conclusion highlighting the main learnings and the overall experience. Finally, the bibliography used should be listed.

Project Deliverables

1. Theatrical Sketch Presentation: The theatrical sketch should have a minimum duration of 5 minutes and a maximum of 10 minutes, and should be presented to the class.

2. Written Report: Each group must submit a detailed written report covering the four main topics: introduction, development, conclusions, and bibliography. The report should be between 2 and 3 pages.

Connection between Activity and Deliverables

The theatrical sketch is the practical expression of the students' learning. Students will have the opportunity to apply the "Present Indicative" in real-life situations, while working as a team to write, rehearse, and present the sketch.

The written report, on the other hand, is the documentation and reflection on the learning process. It allows students to articulate their understanding of the verb tense "Present Indicative" and reflect on how creating the sketch helped them understand and apply this concept. Students should use the report to demonstrate that they understood the theory, applied it in practice, and learned from the experience.