Educational Project Plan: "Around Town"
Academic Grade: 4th Grade (Primary)
Main Issue/Problem:
Encourage students to critically analyze the characteristics of people around them, including past and future traits, through adjectives and comparisons. Focus on vocabulary related to personality traits and grammatical structures for comparisons. Incorporate cultural learning through reading and writing activities.
Duration: 2 virtual classes of 60 minutes each (via Zoom)
Number of Students: 2 (individualized focus)
Language Focus: Vocabulary (artistic, clever, friendly, funny, hardworking, kind, naughty, shy, sporty, talkative), Grammar (comparative sentences: "My dog is clever than my cat", "My brother is more hardworking than my sister")
Supporting Materials: Pages 14-19 of the textbook, songs, digital games, and activities.
| Stage | Time | Activities | Details and Adaptations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Present | 10 min | Initial Reflection & Question | - Pose the question: "What makes people special or different from each other?"<br>- Use simple language and visuals to engage students.<br>- Show pictures of different people with various traits. | Adaptation: Use visual aids for vocabulary introduction. Keep language simple. |
| Collect | 10 min | Prior Knowledge Brainstorming | - Students share what they already know about personality traits and adjectives.<br>- Use a digital whiteboard or chat to list adjectives they mention.<br>- Encourage students to think of people they know. | Adaptation: Use guiding questions like "Have you ever seen someone who is funny or shy?" |
| Formulate | 10 min | Define the Problem | - Present a scenario: "Imagine you are describing your best friend or family member, using adjectives and comparisons."<br>- Clarify the goal: to describe people and compare their traits.<br>- Write a simple problem statement: "How can we describe and compare people's personalities?" | Adaptation: Use sentence starters and visual cues to support language production. |
| Organize | 10 min | Team & Strategy Planning | - Although only two students, structure a mini "team" for activities.<br>- Assign roles: one describes, the other compares.<br>- Plan to create a small "Personality Profile" using adjectives and comparisons.<br>- Use graphic organizers to plan sentences. | Adaptation: Provide templates and vocabulary lists for support. |
| Build | 15 min | Execution of Strategies | - Students create descriptions of different people (real or imagined), using adjectives.<br>- Practice forming comparative sentences: "My brother is more hardworking than my sister."<br>- Use online tools or digital worksheet for writing.<br>- Incorporate songs about adjectives and comparisons for reinforcement. | Adaptation: Use visual aids, sentence frames, and guided practice to ensure comprehension. |
| Verify & Analyze | 10 min | Assessment & Reflection | - Review sentences created.<br>- Use a digital quiz or matching game (e.g., matching adjectives to pictures).<br>- Discuss: "What did you learn about describing people?"<br>- Correct errors gently and reinforce key concepts. | Adaptation: Use visual and oral feedback for understanding. |
| Share | 5 min | Presentation & Feedback | - Students share their descriptions with each other.<br>- Provide positive feedback and discuss cultural differences in traits.<br>- Reflect on how describing traits helps us understand others. | Adaptation: Use simple language and encourage expressive speaking. |
| Activity | Purpose | Methodology | Details/Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary Song | Reinforce adjectives | Use online song (e.g., "If You're Happy and You Know It" with adjectives) | Play and sing together via Zoom |
| Digital Matching Game | Practice vocabulary | Use platforms like Kahoot or Quizizz | Multiple-choice with images and adjectives |
| Reading Pages (14-19) | Cultural context & comprehension | Guided reading with questions | Focus on descriptions of people from different cultures |
| Comparison Chart Activity | Practice grammar | Fill-in-the-blank sentences | Use sentences from textbook pages with visual cues |
| Cultural Learning | Broaden cultural understanding | Discuss different cultural traits | Relate traits to students' own experiences |
This project aligns with modern pedagogical principles, integrating digital tools, cultural appreciation, and active student engagement within the Problem-Based Learning framework.