Lesson Plan | Traditional Methodology | Personal Pronouns

Objectives

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to introduce students to subject pronouns in English, explaining their importance and correct use in different contexts. This prepares students to recognize and apply these pronouns in sentences and conversations, establishing a solid foundation for their future learning of the English language.

Main Objectives

1. Present and describe the subject pronouns in the English language.

2. Teach the correct usage of the personal pronouns 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', 'they'.

Introduction

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

 Purpose: The purpose of this stage is to introduce students to subject pronouns in English, explaining their importance and correct use in different contexts. This prepares students to recognize and apply these pronouns in sentences and conversations, establishing a solid foundation for their future learning of the English language.

Context

 Context: Start the class by asking students if they know how to refer to themselves and others in English. Explain that just like we use words like 'eu', 'você', 'ele', 'ela' in Portuguese, we also have special words for this in English, called personal pronouns. Highlight that today they will learn these pronouns and how to use them correctly.

Curiosities

 Curiosity: Personal pronouns are used daily in almost every conversation. For example, when watching a cartoon in English, the characters use these pronouns all the time. Knowing how to use them correctly helps with communication and makes it easier to understand and speak English!

Development

Duration: (40 - 45 minutes)

 Purpose: The purpose of this stage is to deepen students' understanding of subject pronouns in English, ensuring that they can identify and use these pronouns correctly in sentences. This will enable students to express themselves more clearly and accurately in English, facilitating communication and ongoing language learning.

Covered Topics

1.  Subject Pronouns in English: Explain that subject pronouns are used to replace names and are fundamental in sentence formation. The pronouns are: I (eu), you (você), he (ele), she (ela), it (ele/ela for things and animals), we (nós) and they (eles/elas). 2.  Correct Use of Pronouns: Detail how each pronoun is used in different contexts. For example, 'I' is always used to talk about oneself, 'you' can be singular or plural depending on the context, 'he' and 'she' are used to talk about other people, 'it' is used for things and animals, 'we' is used to talk about a group including the speaker, and 'they' is used to talk about a group of people or things. 3.  Practical Examples: Provide practical examples of use in simple sentences, such as 'I am a student' (Eu sou um estudante), 'You are my friend' (Você é meu amigo), 'He is a boy' (Ele é um menino), 'She is a girl' (Ela é uma menina), 'It is a cat' (É um gato), 'We are happy' (Nós estamos felizes), 'They are playing' (Eles estão jogando).

Classroom Questions

1. What personal pronoun would you use to talk about yourself? 2. Which personal pronoun is used to talk about a girl? 3. How would you say 'We are at school' in English?

Questions Discussion

Duration: (20 - 25 minutes)

 Purpose: The purpose of this stage is to review and consolidate students' understanding of subject pronouns in English, ensuring that they can correctly apply these pronouns in different contexts. The discussion and engagement help reinforce learning and clarify any remaining questions, promoting a deeper and more lasting understanding of the content.

Discussion

• What personal pronoun would you use to talk about yourself? Explanation: The correct personal pronoun to talk about oneself is 'I'. For example, 'I am a student' (Eu sou um estudante).

• Which personal pronoun is used to talk about a girl? Explanation: The personal pronoun used to talk about a girl is 'she'. For example, 'She is a girl' (Ela é uma menina).

• How would you say 'We are at school' in English? Explanation: To say 'We are at school' in English, you use 'We are at school'. The personal pronoun 'we' is used to talk about a group that includes the speaker.

Student Engagement

1.  Questions for Student Engagement: 2. Why is it important to use personal pronouns correctly? 3. How do personal pronouns facilitate communication in everyday life? 4. Can you create a sentence using 'they' and another using 'it'? 5. What is the difference between 'he' and 'she'? 6. In what situations would you use the pronoun 'you'?

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to review and consolidate the content presented, ensuring that students have a clear and lasting understanding of subject pronouns. The review helps solidify learning and clarify any remaining questions, promoting a solid foundation for using these pronouns in future studies and daily communication.

Summary

• The subject pronouns in English are: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
• Each pronoun has a specific use: 'I' to talk about oneself, 'you' to talk to another person, 'he' and 'she' to talk about other people, 'it' for things and animals, 'we' for a group including the speaker, and 'they' for a group of people or things.
• Practical examples of use were presented: 'I am a student', 'You are my friend', 'He is a boy', 'She is a girl', 'It is a cat', 'We are happy', 'They are playing.

The class connected theory with practice by presenting subject pronouns, explaining their uses in different contexts, and providing practical sentence examples. This helped students see how these pronouns are used in daily communication and practice their application in real sentences.

Understanding and using personal pronouns correctly in English is crucial for effective communication. These pronouns are used in virtually every conversation, whether formal or informal. Knowing them well facilitates understanding dialogues, movies, songs, and conversations in English, making language learning smoother and more natural.