Introduction

Pronouns are essential elements in shaping sentences in the Portuguese language. They are responsible for indicating people in speech, substituting and accompanying nouns, indicating the position of something or someone, and are indispensable in textual construction and efficient communication.

The correct use of personal, possessive, and demonstrative pronouns is essential for constructing clear and precise communication. In this sense, studying these types of pronouns enables the development of students' logical and linguistic reasoning, in addition to helping to improve their written and oral skills.

Personal pronouns are those that indicate the three people of speech: the speaker (first person), the person spoken to (second person), and the person spoken about (third person). The function of possessive pronouns is to indicate an idea of possession in relation to the three people of speech. Demonstrative pronouns, in turn, have the function of indicating the position of something or someone in relation to the speaker and the other elements of the speech.

A correct understanding of pronouns in the Portuguese language is essential for efficient communication, as they reflect the relationship between the speakers and the object of the speech. Furthermore, pronouns play an important role in constructing a written text, helping to avoid unnecessary repetitions and making it more fluid and interesting.

We suggest that you use the following resources to deepen your knowledge of personal, possessive, and demonstrative pronouns:

1. Book "Grammar of the Portuguese Language" by Paschoalin and Spadoto.
2. Website Portuguese Only
3. Videos from the channel Portuguese in Focus on YouTube.
4. Aurélio Dictionary of the Portuguese Language.

Practical Activity

Activity Title: 'Using Pronouns'

Objective of the Activity:

Understand the importance and practical use of personal, possessive, and demonstrative pronouns.

Detailed Project Description:

The activity 'Using Pronouns' will require creativity, communication, teamwork, and knowledge of personal, possessive, and demonstrative pronouns. In this project, groups of 3 to 5 students will create and perform a short play, using personal, possessive, and demonstrative pronouns in their scripts and performances.

Required Materials:

• Pen and paper for notes
• Camera for recording (can be a smartphone camera)
• Computer with Internet access for video research and editing
• Video editing software (can be any free software or application)
• Clothing suitable for the characters (each group decides)

Project Step by Step:

1. Form groups of 3 to 5 students.
2. Study personal, possessive, and demonstrative pronouns using the materials suggested in the introduction and others of your choice.
3. Each group should create a short story that uses personal, possessive, and demonstrative pronouns.
4. Write a script for your story, in which the dialogues must contain personal, possessive, and demonstrative pronouns.
5. Rehearse and record your play.
6. Edit the video and make sure that personal, possessive, and demonstrative pronouns are being used correctly.
7. Finally, each group should present the video of the play to the class (the teacher will set the date).

Project Deliverables:

1. Play script: Must be submitted to the teacher before the presentation.
2. Play video: Must be submitted to the teacher and presented to the class on the scheduled date.
3. Final activity report: Each group must submit a report, containing an introduction (background and objective of the activity), development (explanation of the theory of pronouns, detailed description of the activity, methodology used, and discussion of the results, with examples taken from the script and video), conclusions, and the bibliography used during the project.

This report is a very important part of the project, as it is where you will demonstrate the theoretical knowledge acquired. It should complement the practical part of the project (the video) and, therefore, it is strongly recommended that you create this document throughout the project, and not just at the end.