Lesson Plan | Technical Methodology | Verbal Agreement: General Rule and Special Cases

Objectives

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to ensure that students understand the fundamentals of verb agreement, which is essential for constructing correct and coherent sentences. In addition to providing a solid foundation for written and oral communication, this skill is vital in the job market, where clarity and precision in communication are highly valued. The development of practical skills here prepares students for real challenges, fostering the direct application of knowledge in everyday and professional situations.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the correspondence of number and person between the subject and the verb of the sentence.

2. Apply verb agreement appropriately in different contexts.

Side Objectives

1. Identify special cases of verb agreement and their specific rules.

Introduction

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to ensure that students understand the fundamentals of verb agreement, which is essential for constructing correct and coherent sentences. In addition to providing a solid foundation for written and oral communication, this skill is vital in the job market, where clarity and precision in communication are highly valued. The development of practical skills here prepares students for real challenges, fostering the direct application of knowledge in everyday and professional situations.

Contextualization

Verb agreement is one of the foundations of effective communication in any language. In our daily lives, whether in informal conversations, school essays, or work emails, ensuring that the verb correctly agrees with the subject of the sentence is fundamental to conveying clarity and professionalism. Imagine a corporate email with agreement errors: the message can become confusing and harm the sender's image. Thus, mastering verb agreement is not just an academic issue, but an indispensable skill for professional and personal life.

Curiosities and Market Connection

 Curiosities and Market Connection:

Curiosity: Did you know that correct verb agreement can influence the perception of a person's competence and attention to detail? Studies show that grammatical and agreement errors can lead to negative evaluations in professional contexts. Market Connection: In the job market, especially in areas such as journalism, marketing, and administration, clarity in written communication is crucial. Professionals who master grammatical rules, including verb agreement, stand out for their ability to produce precise and coherent texts, increasing their chances of success and career advancement.

Initial Activity

 Initial Activity:

Provocative Question: Present the following question to the students: "How would you feel if you received an important email, but it was full of verb agreement errors? How would this affect your perception of the sender?" Pair Discussion: Ask students to discuss the question in pairs for 2 to 3 minutes. Sharing: Invite some pairs to share their responses with the class, promoting a brief discussion on the importance of verb agreement in effective communication.

Development

Duration: 50 to 55 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to deepen students' knowledge of verb agreement rules through practical and collaborative activities. By applying the rules in a realistic context and critically reviewing the work of peers, students consolidate their understanding and develop essential skills for effective communication in the job market.

Covered Topics

1. General Rule of Verb Agreement
2. Special Cases of Verb Agreement
3. Agreement with Compound Subjects
4. Agreement with Collective Subjects
5. Agreement with Impersonal Verbs
6. Agreement with Partitive Expressions

Reflections on the Theme

Ask students to think about the importance of verb agreement in professional contexts. Guide them to reflect on how the correct use of agreement rules can impact clarity and effectiveness of communication in a work environment, improving professional image and facilitating understanding of messages.

Mini Challenge

Verb Agreement Challenge

Students will be divided into groups to create a short text (email, report, blog post) that contains examples of different verb agreement rules. Each group must use at least one general rule and two special cases of agreement.

Instructions

1. Divide the class into groups of 4 to 5 students.
2. Each group must choose a type of text to be produced (email, report, blog post).
3. Guide the groups to include in the text at least one general rule of verb agreement and two special cases.
4. Groups should review their texts to ensure that all agreement rules have been applied correctly.
5. Ask each group to present their text to the class, explaining the agreement rules used.

Objective: Practically apply the rules of verb agreement, promoting collaboration and critical review among students.

Duration: 30 to 35 minutes

Evaluation Exercises

1. Create a list of sentences with verb agreement errors for students to correct individually.
2. Ask students to identify and correct errors in a short text provided by the teacher.
3. Propose that students create their own sentences or short paragraphs using different verb agreement rules.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to ensure that students consolidate the knowledge acquired during the class, reflecting on the importance of verb agreement in effective communication. In addition, it provides a moment of integration between theory and practice, reinforcing the application of grammatical rules in real and professional contexts. This conclusion helps to fix the concepts learned and prepares students to use them effectively in their everyday life and career.

Discussion

 Discussion:

Guide students to reflect on what they learned during the class and how the practical activities helped them to better understand the rules of verb agreement. Promote a debate about the mini challenges, encouraging students to share their experiences and difficulties encountered. Ask how they feel more prepared to apply these rules in real contexts, such as writing emails or creating content for blogs. Encourage students to think of other professional contexts where correct verb agreement is essential.

Summary

 Summary:

Recall the main content covered during the class, highlighting the general rule of verb agreement and the special cases discussed. Provide a brief overview of the importance of agreeing the verb with the subject in number and person, as well as the application of these rules in different contexts. Emphasize the practical activities carried out, such as creating texts in groups and correcting sentences, which helped to consolidate theoretical knowledge in a practical and collaborative way.

Closing

 Class Closure:

Explain how the lesson integrated theory and practice, showing that understanding the rules of verb agreement is essential for effective communication in any environment, especially in the job market. Emphasize the relevance of these skills for students' professional lives, where clarity and precision in writing are highly valued. Conclude by highlighting the importance of continuing to practice and review the rules of verb agreement to ensure their correct application in all situations.