In a High School English class, the teacher decides to use a documentary about cultural travels around the world. The video presents different tourist destinations, local customs, and different cultural traditions of some English-speaking countries. The activity aims to develop the students’ knowledge about cultural diversity and stimulate oral comprehension of English language varieties.

Considering the goal of the activity planned, the directions that the teacher should give to the students after they watch the video is

A High School teacher brought to his English class a text about English as a lingua franca. After reading the text and discussing it with the students, he asked them to write a text related to the theme. The students argued that they would have difficulties with linguistic issues to accomplish the task. The teacher told them that there was a technology lab at the school with internet access, so he took the students there and taught them how to use some translation tools available.

Considering this situation, the teacher’s decision to allow students to use electronic translation tools to accomplish the task will

TEXT 1
Critical literacy refers to the ability to actively and critically engage with texts, media, and information in order to understand, question, and analyze underlying power structures, ideologies, and assumptions. It goes beyond basic reading comprehension to involve a deeper examination of the social, political, and cultural contexts in which texts are produced and interpreted.

TEXT 2
The earliest accounts describe The Handmaid’s Tale (by Margaret Atwood) as a feminist dystopia: (a) it contrasts the present with an envisioned idealized society (separated from the present by time or space); (b) it offers a comprehensive critique of present values/conditions; (c) it sees men or male institutions as a major cause of present social ills; (d) it presents women not only as at least the equals of men but also as the sole arbiters of their reproductive functions.

The quotation also applies to dystopia, except that it deals with a negative society rather than an idealized one. Unlike a negative utopia or anti-utopia, [The Handmaid’s Tale] includes the promise of a return to our norm or to a more desirable state.
LECLAIRE, J. The Handmaid’s Tale: a Feminist Dystopia? In: LACROIX, J. M. et al. The Handmaid’s Tale, roman protéen. Presses universitaires de Rouen et du Havre, p. 85, 1999 (adapted).

Considering the texts, select the alternative that justifies why The Handmaid’s Tale is a viable option for a pedagogical activity involving critical literacy and the thematic of dystopia.

The belief that students don’t learn English effectively in public schools can have a great impact on the emotions, beliefs, and professional identity of Brazilian English teachers. This belief may stem from a variety of factors, such as limited resources, large class sizes, and inadequate language proficiency among students. As a result, teachers may experience a range of emotions, including frustration, disappointment, and a sense of helplessness in their efforts to facilitate language learning in such environments. Emotions influence beliefs and vice-versa. Understanding this relationship is necessary to offer a more supportive environment to help teachers to re-signify their beliefs and emotions. Numerous studies have shown that emotions are also interconnected with various other concepts, including identities and motivations.
BARCELOS, A.; ARAGÃO, R. Emotions in Language Teaching: A Review of Studies on Teacher Emotions in Brazil. Chinese Journal of Applied Linguistics. v. 41, p. 506-531, 2018 (adapted).

Considering the text, we can state that

TEXT 1

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TEXT 2

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Considering a reading comprehension lesson plan focused on literacy and multimodality based on Texts 1 and 2, teaching modules should

As perspectivas psicológicas e socioemocionais da autonomia baseiam-se na compreensão dos processos internos, emoções e comportamentos que influenciam a capacidade de um indivíduo assumir o controle de sua aprendizagem. Ao integrar tais perspectivas em suas práticas, os professores podem obter uma compreensão holística dos fatores internos e externos que influenciam a autonomia dos alunos e adaptar intervenções para apoiá-los no desenvolvimento de uma maior autonomia nos seus percursos de aprendizagem.
OXFORD, R. L. Expanded perspectives on autonomous learners. Innovation in language learning and teaching. v. 9, n. 1, p. 58-71, 2015 (adaptado).

Uma estratégia que, efetivamente, contribuiria para o desenvolvimento da autonomia discente, considerando-se a perspectiva do texto apresentado, é a utilização de

West Side Story is a contemporary film inspired in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The central theme of forbidden love between young lovers from opposing groups portrays the destructive nature of prejudice and hatred, leading to tragic outcomes. The lovers, Romeo and Juliet, and Tony and Maria, face immense societal pressures and personal sacrifices. Ultimately, both narratives highlight the senselessness of violence and the enduring power of love amidst conflict.

A teacher presents to her High School students the film West Side Story, and then associates it with the play Romeo and Juliet to conduct a thematic comparative analysis; by doing this, she

Scenario I: In an Elementary School, we observed a dialogue between the teacher (T) and his students (Ss):
T: Hello, class!
Ss: Hi, teacher.
T: Today, I am going to introduce a new verb tense to you: the simple past. The simple past tense is used to describe actions or events that happened in the past. For example, If I say, “I walked to school yesterday,” what tense am I using?
(The teacher writes the sentences on the blackboard)
Ss: It is easy. It is simple past.
T: Ok, very good. What happened to the verb in the sentence?
Ss: You added “-ed.”
(The teacher underlines “-ed” in a different color)
T: Great. So, to change from the present tense to the past tense, with regular verbs, we simply add “-ed” to the verb. If the verb ends in “-y” preceded by a consonant, we drop the “-e” and add “-ied”, ok? Now let’s practice. Change the verbs below from present to past tense.
Scenario II: An English teacher (T) introduces the simple past tense to a group of 7th-grade students (Ss, S1, S2).
T: Hello, class!
Ss: Hello, teacher.
T: What day is today?
Ss: It is Monday.
T: Excellent. So, can you tell me what you did yesterday?
S1: I watch a movie on TV.
T: You watched a movie on TV, how nice.
S2: I played soccer with my friends.
T: Great. Now let’s practice. Sit in pairs and talk to your friend about things you did last week. (The teacher observes their performances and assists them when required).

We can state about scenario I and scenario II, respectively, that

A High School English teacher prepared an activity in order to engage students in critical reflection on the impact of social media on teenager’s lives and promote responsible digital citizenship. Initially, the teacher introduced the concept of responsible digital citizenship, stressing the importance of understanding both the positive and negative aspects of social media use. Then, students were divided into small groups and assigned specific aspects of social media impact to research, such as cyberbullying, body image and privacy concerns. Their task was to create presentations to share their findings with other groups, employing creative visual tools like infographics and incorporating real-life examples to reinforce their arguments.

Based on this case study, we can state that the approach used is communicative because the teacher