Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Conjunctions

Objectives

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

This stage of the lesson plan aims to lay the groundwork for practical learning, clarifying for students what the main objectives and expectations for the lesson are. By detailing the objectives clearly and precisely, it helps create a focus and direction for future activities, ensuring that students understand the importance of the topic and are motivated to actively participate.

Main Objectives

1. Teach students to identify different types of conjunctions in various texts.

2. Empower students to use conjunctions correctly in their own written productions.

3. Provide an in-depth understanding of the use of conjunctions through practical and interactive activities.

Side Objectives

1. Develop critical reading skills by analyzing the use of conjunctions in social media and contemporary texts.
2. Encourage collaboration among students through group activities and discussions.

Introduction

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

The goal of this stage is to introduce the topic of conjunctions in a way that is relevant and interesting to students. By asking them to search for information using their mobile phones, a direct connection to the digital world is promoted. The key questions help guide the initial discussion, stimulating critical thinking and reflection on the use of conjunctions in daily life. This prepares students for the practical activities that will follow, ensuring that everyone is engaged and motivated.

Warming Up

Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or similar elements in a sentence, providing cohesion and clarity to the text. Start the lesson by asking students to use their mobile phones to research an interesting fact about the use of conjunctions in English, such as the origin of a specific conjunction or a curious example of its use in a modern context. This initial activity, in addition to engaging students, introduces the topic in an interactive and current manner.

Initial Reflections

1. What are the most common conjunctions you found in your research?

2. What was the most interesting fact you discovered about conjunctions?

3. Did you find any conjunction that you didn't know before? If so, which one?

4. How do you think conjunctions influence the clarity and fluency of a text?

5. Did you notice any differences in the use of conjunctions in different types of texts (for example, social media vs. academic articles)?

Development

Duration: 75 - 80 minutes

This stage allows students to actively apply what they have learned about conjunctions in practical and real situations. The activities are designed to be engaging and relevant, utilizing digital resources that are familiar and appealing to today's students. By approaching learning in a contextualized manner, it promotes greater retention of content and the development of critical analysis and communication skills.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - ️‍♂️ Social Media Detectives

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Develop critical analysis and text interpretation skills by identifying and evaluating the use of conjunctions in real and contemporary texts from social media.

- Description: In this activity, students will investigate posts on social media to identify and analyze the use of conjunctions. They will need to select posts that use conjunctions in interesting ways and create a presentation highlighting the conjunctions found, their uses, and their impact on the clarity and fluency of the text.

- Instructions:

• Divide the students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must choose a social media platform (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc.) to conduct their investigation.

• Students should research posts that meaningfully use conjunctions. They can look for posts from influencers, celebrities, or public figures.

• Each group must select 5 posts and analyze the conjunctions used in each one, identifying the type of conjunction and its impact on the text.

• Groups must create a presentation in PowerPoint or Google Slides, highlighting the conjunctions found, their functions, and how they contribute to the clarity and coherence of the posts.

• Groups should present their findings to the class.

Activity 2 -  Gamification of Conjunctions

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Promote active and collaborative learning, encouraging students to apply their knowledge of conjunctions in challenging and competitive situations.

- Description: Students will participate in a digital game where they need to complete missions that involve the correct use of conjunctions. The game can be developed using a platform like Kahoot, Quizizz, or Google Forms, where each mission consists of questions and challenges related to conjunctions.

- Instructions:

• Divide the students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Explain that they will participate in a digital game with missions that involve the use of conjunctions.

• Distribute the link or access code to the game created on platforms like Kahoot, Quizizz, or Google Forms.

• Students must work in groups to complete each mission, answering questions and challenges related to conjunctions.

• Each mission should include different types of conjunctions and their uses in sentences and texts.

• Groups must record their answers and discuss as a team to justify their choice of conjunctions in each challenge.

• At the end of the activity, groups will share their scores and discuss the most challenging questions, as well as the strategies used to solve them.

Activity 3 -  Digital Influencer for a Day

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Develop communication and creativity skills by applying knowledge of conjunctions in the current and digital context of social media.

- Description: Students will create content for a fictional social media platform, where they must use conjunctions effectively to engage and communicate their messages. They can create text posts, short videos, or stories, using the conjunctions studied to ensure the cohesion and clarity of their communications.

- Instructions:

• Divide the students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must choose a theme for their fictional social media platform (fashion, technology, sports, entertainment, etc.).

• Students should create varied content for the fictional social media platform, including text posts, short videos, or stories, using conjunctions effectively.

• Each group must create at least 3 different posts, using a variety of conjunctions to ensure the cohesion and clarity of their messages.

• Groups should use video and image editing applications (such as Canva, InShot, etc.) to create attractive and professional content.

• After creating the content, groups should present their creations to the class, explaining the conjunctions used and how they improved the communication of their messages.

• Classmates should provide feedback on the clarity, creativity, and effectiveness of the conjunctions used in the presented content.

Feedback

Duration: 30 - 35 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to provide an opportunity for reflection and synthesis of learning, as well as promote the development of social and collaborative skills through constructive feedback. Group discussion helps consolidate knowledge, while 360° feedback encourages self-evaluation and personal growth.

Group Discussion

Promote a group discussion with all students gathered. Start by giving a brief recap of the activities carried out and ask each group to share one or two discoveries or significant impressions they had during the activities. Follow a suggested outline for the introduction:

Thank everyone for their active participation in the activities. Ask each group what they found most interesting or surprising about the use of conjunctions on social media. Encourage students to discuss how the activities helped them better understand the function of conjunctions and apply this knowledge in their daily communications. Question how they think conjunctions could be used to improve clarity and cohesion in different textual contexts (for example, in school essays, blog posts, etc.).

Reflections

1. How did the conjunctions you found during the activity influence the message of the posts on social media? 2. How can the correct use of conjunctions improve written and verbal communication in daily life? 3. What challenges did your group encounter when identifying and analyzing conjunctions in real texts?

360° Feedback

Start a 360° feedback phase where each student should receive constructive comments from their group peers. Guide the class to be respectful and objective, highlighting positive points and areas for improvement. Instructions for feedback:

Each student should list one positive aspect of their peers' work and one suggestion for improvement. Encourage students to use constructive language. Examples of phrases: 'I thought you did a great job at...' and 'You could improve even more if...'. Give everyone time to complete the task and then ask them to briefly share their impressions about the feedback received with the group.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to consolidate learning by relating it to everyday life and highlighting its relevance in the modern context. By making a fun summary and connecting the content with the current world, students reaffirm the importance of the topic and leave the class with a clear and applicable understanding of the use of conjunctions. ✨

Summary

To summarize our linguistic adventure today about conjunctions, imagine that conjunctions are the magical superglues of sentences! They connect words and clauses, transforming a simple text into a coherent and fluid story. Think of conjunctions as grammar superheroes, each with its special power – whether 'and' forming alliances, 'but' creating conflicts, or 'because' explaining everything. 隸‍♂️隸‍♀️ See how important they are?

World Connection

Today's class showed how conjunctions are essential in modern communication, especially on social media. In the digital world, where messages need to be clear and efficient, conjunctions ensure that every word has its role and that reading flows naturally.  They are the key to transforming confusing texts into successful communications, whether in a tweet, an Instagram post, or even in a WhatsApp message.

Practical Application

Mastering the use of conjunctions is fundamental for any type of written or verbal communication. They enhance the clarity, cohesion, and persuasion of the text, making it more enjoyable and understandable for the reader.  Want to send a clear message to a friend, write an amazing essay, or create impactful content for social media? Conjunctions are your allies!