Contextualization

Theoretical Introduction

The study of verbs is essential for the effective understanding of texts and for textual production. The verb is the word that expresses action, state, natural phenomenon, and tenses, being the main term of the sentence. It is the word that carries the indicative of time (past, present, and future), indicating when the action of the sentence takes place.

In the study of verbs, it is fundamental to understand the concept of tense, mood, and aspect. The verbal tense indicates the moment when the action takes place: past, present, or future. The verbal mood expresses the attitude of the person speaking in relation to the action or fact expressed by the verb, and can be indicative, subjunctive, or imperative. The verbal aspect, often confused with the verbal tense, deals with the way the verbal action is seen in terms of its development, and can be: perfect, imperfect, or pluperfect.

In this project, our focus will be on the present tense and mood. The present indicative is the verbal tense that expresses a fact that occurs at the moment of speaking or a habitual fact. The present subjunctive expresses an action that may occur in the future and has a character of doubt or desire.

Contextualization

Understanding the verbal tense and mood is essential for effective communication. The appropriate use of verbal tenses is fundamental for the clarity of the message, avoiding misunderstandings. Furthermore, when studying a second language, understanding verbal tenses in our own language can facilitate the understanding of verbal tenses in the target language.

Moreover, the correct use of verbal tense and mood is of great importance in the professional field. In sectors such as journalism, literature, and law, for example, the appropriate use of verbal tenses is fundamental to ensure the accuracy and clarity of messages.

Activity

Activity Title: "The Journey of the Present Tense: A Verbal Adventure"

Project Objective

The project aims to deepen the knowledge about the use of the present tense and mood of the verb, through the creation of a comic book story that uses different verbal forms of the present.

Detailed Project Description

Students, divided into groups of 3 to 5 people, should create a comic book story in which the verbal tense used is the present indicative and present subjunctive. The size of the comic book should range from 5 to 10 pages. In addition to working on the use of the present indicative and present subjunctive, students will be able to explore concepts of verbal and nominal agreement in context.

Required Materials

• A4 paper or digital using free software (examples: Canva, Adobe Spark, etc.)
• Colored pencils, colored pens, or digital drawing tools
• Internet access for research and consultation.

Detailed Step-by-Step

1. Group Formation and Brainstorming for the Story: Students should divide into groups of 3 to 5 people. Each group should brainstorm to define the story that will be told in their comic book, remembering that the focus is on the use of the present indicative and present subjunctive.

2. Research and Study: Students should research and study the use of the present indicative and present subjunctive, as well as rules of verbal and nominal agreement. They should use the recommended resources and others of their preference.

3. Scriptwriting and Illustration: After defining the story, the groups should script it, defining the dialogues and illustrations that will compose each panel. Remembering that the dialogues should contain examples of the use of the present indicative and present subjunctive.

4. Production of the Comic Book: With the script ready, the groups should produce the comic book, drawing and coloring (on paper or digitally) the panels of the story. The dialogue of each panel should be faithful to the script.

5. Revision and Adjustments: The groups should review the final work, checking if the verbal uses and agreement rules are correct and if the story makes sense. Adjustments can be made at this stage.

6. Report Elaboration: The group should write a report detailing the project's steps, the grammatical theory used, the challenges, and results obtained. The report should be structured in the following topics: Introduction, Development, Conclusions, and Bibliography used.

7. Presentation of the Work: Each group should present their work to the class, presenting the comic book and discussing the linguistic choices they made.

Project Deliverables

At the end of the project, students should deliver:

1. The comic book story produced by the group, with a clear demonstration of the use of the present indicative and present subjunctive in its dialogues.

2. A written report containing:

   • Introduction: contextualization of the theme, relevance and applicability in the real world, and project objective.
   • Development: theory of the use of the present indicative and present subjunctive, details of the activity developed, methodology used, and the results obtained.
   • Conclusion: recapitulation of the main points, the learnings obtained, and the project conclusions.
   • Bibliography: sources used to carry out the project.

This written document should complement the comic book, deepening the theoretical understanding of the use of the present tense and offering a reflection on the process of producing the comic book.