Angela Raquel Bastos

INTRODUCTION

For the PDPI Final Project, I have created a Text Set designed for A1 and A2 level students to practice and learn the imperative form through a variety of engaging, real-world texts. Each text type offers a unique way to understand and use commands and instructions in everyday contexts.

The text set begins with the song "Hey Jude" by The Beatles, which includes imperative phrases like “Take a sad song and make it better,” offering a memorable and musical way for students to hear and practice commands. It connects language learning with culture and music.

Following the song, the set presents a recipe for fried sweet potatoes. This cooking activity gives students a chance to follow and produce simple imperative instructions such as “Peel the potatoes” or “Fry until golden.” It makes grammar practice practical, hands-on, and culturally relatable.

The third text is a Drug Facts label, which provides clear instructions and warnings using imperatives. This helps students understand how commands are used in health-related contexts and improves their comprehension of imperative forms in everyday safety information.

The fourth text is a set of step-by-step guidelines to make a rocket. This instructional text uses sequential commands to guide students through a process, making it ideal for practicing imperatives in a logical, organized way. It also encourages students to create their own instructions.

Next is an infographic about workplace safety tips. This visual text presents important safety commands clearly and simply, helping students recognize imperative sentences in practical, job-related situations. It aims to familiarize students with common safety instructions and invite them to create their own.

The sixth text is a comic strip. Through illustrated panels and dialogue, this text shows imperatives used naturally in conversation and action. It engages students with humor and storytelling while encouraging them to give and respond to commands.

Following the comic, there is a postcard titled “Advice from a Moose.” This humorous and nature-themed message introduces short, friendly commands in the imperative form, helping students practice writing instructions in a creative and personal way.

The eighth text is a set of game instructions for Pyramid Solitaire. These step-by-step guidelines provide a fun and interactive context for identifying and using imperatives. The goal is to reinforce command forms through playful language practice.

Next, we explore visual signs—common signs seen in public places that use imperative language to give instructions or warnings. These help students interpret and produce clear, concise commands used in real life.

Finally, the set includes an advertisement, which uses persuasive language and strong imperative verbs like “Buy now” or “Try it today!” to influence behavior. This text helps students understand how the imperative is used in marketing and encourages them to create their own advertisements.

Together, these texts offer diverse and motivating ways for beginner learners to understand and practice the imperative form in meaningful and authentic contexts.