Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Verbs: Introduction to Present Continuous

Objectives

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

This stage of the lesson plan aims to provide a clear and concise understanding of the main and secondary objectives related to the use of the present continuous. By establishing these objectives, the teacher ensures that students can apply the verb tense accurately in practical contexts and identify its use in texts, promoting meaningful and contextualized learning.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the grammatical structure of the present continuous in English.

2. Apply the present continuous in sentences that describe actions in progress.

Side Objectives

1. Recognize examples of present continuous in written texts in English.
2. Develop confidence in using the present continuous in oral interactions.

Introduction

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

This stage aims to engage students right from the start, connecting grammatical content to their everyday lives and personal experiences. By using their cell phones to search for information, students become protagonists in their learning process. This warm-up serves not only to review the content studied but also to create an interactive and collaborative environment that will facilitate the subsequent activities.

Warming Up

To start the class, briefly explain to the students that the present continuous is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking. Then, ask the students to use their cell phones to find an interesting fact about the present continuous, whether it's a linguistic curiosity, an application in different contexts, or examples on social media.

Initial Reflections

1. What did you find about the present continuous that was interesting or surprising?

2. How is the present continuous used on the social media platforms you use daily?

3. Can you think of a situation in your daily life where the present continuous would be useful?

4. What is the difference between the use of the present continuous and the simple present?

Development

Duration: (65 - 75 minutes)

This stage of the lesson plan aims to provide students with a practical and contextualized experience with the use of the present continuous, utilizing technologies and modern formats that they already know and enjoy. The objective is to make learning more dynamic and meaningful, turning theory into practice through collaborative and interactive activities.

Activity Suggestions

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

Activity 1 - The Influencer's Journey 💫

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Practically and interactively apply the present continuous, engaging students on social media and stimulating interaction in English.

- Description: Students will simulate being digital influencers on their social networks. They will create and post content that uses the present continuous to describe activities they are doing. Then, they will evaluate their classmates' posts.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group should choose a theme for their posts (e.g., cooking, sports, studies).

• Use platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter to create posts describing what they are doing in real time, using the present continuous.

• Each group must make at least 3 posts.

• After the posts, each group should interact with the posts of their classmates, making comments and asking questions, also using the present continuous.

• Finally, the groups should present a summary of their experience, highlighting how they used the present continuous and how the interaction went.

Activity 2 - Present Continuous Detectives 🔍

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Develop reading and critical analysis skills in English, identifying the use of the present continuous in real and varied contexts.

- Description: Students will become language detectives. They will find and analyze the use of the present continuous in blog texts, online news, and social media, putting together a presentation about their findings.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group should access different online sources: blogs, news, social media (e.g., Twitter, Facebook).

• Look for examples of the use of the present continuous in these sources.

• Save the examples found and note them with a brief explanation of the context in which they were used.

• Create a PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation with the findings, including images, links, and explanations.

• Each group should present their results to the class, highlighting the different forms and contexts of the use of the present continuous.

Activity 3 - Interactive Comic Strip 🎨

> Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

- Objective: Encourage creativity and collaboration while reinforcing the application of the present continuous through the creation of a visual narrative.

- Description: Students will create a digital comic strip using online tools. The story should focus on daily activities of characters, using the present continuous in their dialogues and descriptions.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Choose an online tool to create the comic strip, such as Pixton, MakeBeliefsComix, or Canva.

• Define the theme and the characters of the story.

• Create a script that uses present continuous phrases to describe the characters' actions.

• Draw and assemble the comic strips following the created script.

• Publish the digital comic strip on a chosen platform (e.g., Blog, Google Drive, social media).

• Each group should present their comic strip to the class, highlighting the use of the present continuous.

Feedback

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

This stage aims to consolidate learning through reflection and the exchange of experiences, providing an environment where students can evaluate and be evaluated constructively. This not only deepens the understanding of the present continuous but also develops feedback and communication skills.

Group Discussion

[Group Discussion]

Promote a group discussion with all students, where the groups share what they learned from performing the experience and their conclusions.

Suggested Outline:
Start the discussion by asking groups to share a summary of the activity they performed and the main highlights.
Encourage each group to talk about the challenges they faced and how they overcame them.
Ask how they think the activity helped them understand and apply the present continuous.
Leave room for questions and comments from other groups, encouraging collaborative dialogue.

Reflections

1. What were the main learnings you had while performing the activity? 2. How do you think the use of the present continuous can be applied in your daily life? 3. What difficulties did you encounter in using the present continuous and how did you overcome them?

360° Feedback

[360° Feedback]

Conduct a 360° feedback stage, where each student must receive feedback from the other students in their group who worked on the activity.

Guidance:
Explain the importance of constructive and respectful feedback.
Instruct students to always start with a positive point before addressing possible improvements.
Ask questions like: 'What did the peer do well?', 'What could be improved?' and 'How can he/she apply the present continuous better in future activities?'.
Facilitate the exchange of feedback and ensure that all students participate.

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

📚 Purpose 📚
This conclusion stage aims to consolidate the knowledge acquired during the class, connecting it with the students' reality and highlighting its practical importance. By creatively reviewing the main points, reaffirming how the content integrates into the modern world, and exposing its applications, we ensure that students leave the class with a clear and applicable understanding of the present continuous.

Summary

👾 Playful Summary 👾
Imagine you are playing a video game and have just unlocked a new power: the Present Continuous! With it, you can describe actions that are happening in real time. Throughout the class, you used this power in various ways: creating influencer posts, becoming a language detective, and even creating super fun comics! 🎮🕵️‍♂️🎨

World Connection

🌐 In Today's World 🌐
The ability to use the present continuous is not just a grammatical tool, but a way to connect with the dynamics of the modern world. On social media, in instant messages, and even in live events, the need to describe actions in progress is constant. This class showed how English grammar can be found in your news feed, in tweets, and even in Instagram stories!

Practical Application

✍️ Applications in Everyday Life ✍️
The present continuous is essential for effectively communicating about actions that are happening now. Whether reporting activities in real time on a blog, narrating a live stream, or just chatting with friends about what you're doing, this skill makes your descriptions more vivid and engaging.