​Campo formativo: Lenguaje

Fase 6  - Inglés en Educación Secundaria

Second grade
Content 5:
School problems

Project Ideas

Lesson plan | Worksheets | Project Ideas
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These guidelines for the project outline the key steps and strategies for implementation. However, they must be adapated and contextualized according to the unique challenges and opportunities of the community context or area. 
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Fase 1. Planeación
Momento 1. Identificación
Content:
The use of the English language to express the needs, interests, and problems of the community.
​Learning development process:
Learners create argumentative writings in English about collective actions that enable the solution of community problems.
Problem:
The lack of solutions to community problems can lead to a deterioration in the quality of life for its residents and an increase in conflicts and tensions, negatively impacting the well-being and development of the community.
Project: Short essay.
Momento 2. Recuperación
Use open-ended questions to assess prior knowledge
  1. What are some common problems you face at school?
  2. How do these problems affect your daily life as a student?
  3. Can you think of any solutions that have been proposed or implemented for these issues?
  4. How important do you think it is for students to have a say in addressing school problems?
  5. What are some ways in which you think students can collectively address school issues?
Use a mind map to assess prior knowledge
These could be some  main branches:
  • School problems.
  • Impact on students.
  • Existing solutions.
  • Student involvement. 
Momento 3. Planificación
Set activities
Activity
Purpose
Time
Brainstorming school problems
Identify key issues within the school community
25 mins.
Research on collective actions
Gather information on possible solutions.
25 mins. 
Writing argumentative essays
Develop language skills and express solutions. 
50 mins.
Peer review and feedback
Improve writing skills and refine arguments. 
50 mins.
Fase 2. Acción
Momento 4. Acercamiento
Categories for research and information collection:
  • Current school problems.
  • Previous attempts to address these issues.
  • Successful collective actions in other schools.
  • Student opinions and suggestions.
  • Strategies for effective communication and advocacy.
Momento 5. Comprensión y producción
Phrases and expressions for social practice
  • "I believe that..."
  • "In my opinion..."
  • "One problem I've noticed is..."
  • "One solution could be..."
  • "We need to address..."
  • "I think it's important to focus on..."
  • "I'm worried about..."
  • "This issue affects us all because..."
  • "It's crucial that we..."
  • "To improve our school, we should..."
Momento 6. Reconocimiento
Ways to organize information
  1. Create a list of common school problems.
  2. Summarize existing solutions and their effectiveness.
  3. Compile student opinions and suggestions.
  4. Analyze successful collective actions in other schools.
  5. Identify key strategies for effective communication and advocacy.
Momento 7. Concreción
Steps for script development:
  1. Identify the school problem to be addressed.
  2. Research existing solutions and their effectiveness.
  3. Gather student opinions and suggestions.
  4. Outline arguments for proposed collective actions.
  5. Draft the essay with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
Fase 3. Intervención
Momento 8. Integración
Write a script for presenting the project
Good morning, everyone! Today, I want to talk to you about something important – dealing with school problems. 
Momento 9. Difusión
Present the project - Set date and time
Momento 10. Consideraciones
Gather feedback from the audience or recipients of the essay. Ask for their opinions, suggestions, and any questions they may have. This feedback can help you understand how well the essay was received and identify areas for improvement.
Rubric
Criteria
Excellent (5)
Satisfactory (3)
Need improvement (1)
Content
Offers thorough analysis with deep insights beyond surface-level observations.
Provides adequate analysis of the topic.
Analysis is superficial or lacking depth.
Organization
Well-organized with logical progression and smooth transitions.
Shows basic organization but lacks some coherence.
Lack of organization affects clarity and flow.
Clarity and Coherence
Writing is clear, concise, and easy to follow.
Writing is mostly clear but may lack some coherence.
Writing is unclear or difficult to follow.
Conclusion
Provides a concise and insightful summary, restating the thesis and offering implications for further study or discussion.
Offers a basic summary and restates the thesis.
Conclusion is weak or lacks closure.
Momento 11. Avances
Based on feedback and evaluation, make necessary revisions or updates to improve the essay's effectiveness and align it with your objectives.