Contextualization

Learning a foreign language goes beyond teaching grammar and vocabulary. It is an opportunity to explore different cultures and realities, and vocabulary is the key to unlocking these experiences. With a good knowledge of vocabulary, we are able to express ideas accurately, facilitate communication, and even understand certain cultural aspects. This project focuses on the topic 'Objects and parts of the house', a theme that is essential because the house is a familiar environment for everyone, regardless of their culture or language.

The house is one of our first points of interaction with the world. It is where we live, play, eat, and rest. Knowing the names of objects and parts of the house in English is useful not only for the development of the English language but also for the development of description and direction skills. Imagine being able to give directions inside a house in English, or describe the rooms of a house to a foreign friend. This knowledge plays a crucial role in our daily lives, especially in the era of remote learning, where many of our classes are taking place at home.

Introduction

In this project, you will work in groups of 3 to 5 students to explore, research, debate, and learn about 'Objects and parts of the house' in English. The goal is to expand your vocabulary in this foreign language, improve your communication skills, and work as a team.

The first step will be research. You should research the most common objects found in different parts of the house and their English counterparts. Each group can choose to divide the house into parts and assign each part to a group member, or they can divide the objects by categories (for example, furniture, appliances, bathroom items, etc.). Use your English book, dictionaries, and reliable sources on the internet to get the correct words and their pronunciation. Some reliable sites include: Cambridge Dictionary, Oxford Learner's Dictionaries, and ESL KidStuff.

After collecting the words, you should have a group discussion to share your findings and thus collectively build the vocabulary. This moment is important to clarify doubts, debate about the words and their pronunciations, and understand how these objects or parts of the house are used in everyday life.

Practical Activity: 'Exploring the House'

Project Objective

The practice aims to create a 'virtual tour' of the house, where students, through drawings, photos, videos, or 3D drawing software, will create a map of the house, naming and describing the objects and rooms in English.

The purpose is to enhance familiarity with the vocabulary and pronunciation of the English language, as well as to develop teamwork, research, and creativity aspects.

Detailed Project Description

Groups will have to plan and develop a 'virtual tour' of the house, using the words learned during the research phase. The 'virtual tour' can be done in various ways: through a slide presentation with photos and descriptions, a video with students guiding through the house, a hand-drawn sketch, or a 3D design of the house, where each room and object are named and described in English.

Necessary Materials

• Research resources (books, internet)
• Materials for presenting the tour (paper and pencil for drawing, camera for video recording, presentation software for slides, 3D design software for modeling the house)

Detailed Step-by-Step for Activity Execution

1. Divide the house into parts and assign each group member an area to focus on, or categorize the objects and assign a category to each member.
2. Each group member should conduct in-depth research to find the correct names and pronunciations of the objects and parts of the house in English.
3. Hold group meetings to discuss the findings and collectively build the vocabulary.
4. Plan and create the 'virtual tour' of the house. Choose the format that best suits the group and use the researched words to name and describe the objects and rooms.
5. Present the tour through an online presentation to the rest of the class, with each group member explaining their part of the tour.

Project Deliverables

In addition to the 'virtual tour', the project should include a written report with the following sections:

1. Introduction: Provide context for the theme, its relevance, real-world application, and the project's objective.
2. Development: Explain the theory behind the project theme, detail the activity, the methodology used, and present the results obtained. This part should also include a detailed description of the research process, the group discussion, the design of the 'virtual tour', and the final presentation.
3. Conclusion: Recap the main points, explain what was learned, and draw conclusions from the project.
4. Bibliography: List all sources used during the project work.

Remember, the report is a crucial part of the project, so it is important that it is well-written and detailed. It will allow you to demonstrate teamwork, the research conducted, and the knowledge acquired during the project execution.