Understanding 'A Bruxa e o Caldeirão'

The video tutorial covers a didactic sequence on orthography, focusing on the use of 'u' at the end of verbs. It includes a reading of 'The Witch and the Cauldron' by José Leon Machado, where a witch faces challenges with a leaky cauldron. The tutorial provides instructions for exercises related to the text, encouraging students to analyze verb tenses and reflect on their findings.

What is the main focus of the didactic sequence discussed in the introduction?

• The science of cooking

• The art of storytelling

• The history of witchcraft

• The use of 'u' at the end of verbs

What problem does the witch face with her cauldron?

• It is missing a lid

• It is too heavy

• It is leaking

• It is too small

How does the witch initially try to solve her cauldron problem?

• By buying a new cauldron immediately

• By consulting a spellbook

• By asking a neighbor for help

• By using a different cooking method

Who does the witch encounter at the market?

• A local farmer

• The original merchant

• The merchant's grandson

• A fellow witch

What does the merchant suggest the witch do with her old cauldron?

• Sell it to someone else

• Throw it away

• Melt it down for metal

• Use it as a flower pot

What does the witch threaten to do if the new cauldron fails?

• Turn the merchant into a frog

• Demand a refund

• Cast a spell on the market

• Return the cauldron

What happens to the merchant's grandson as a result of the witch's curse?

• He gains magical powers

• He becomes wealthy

• He becomes a frog

• He loses his business

What is the purpose of the exercises related to the story?

• To practice verb tenses

• To learn new vocabulary

• To write a new ending

• To improve spelling

What should students do after identifying verb tenses in the story?

• Create a new story

• Write a summary

• Discuss with a partner

• Reflect on their findings

What is the final task for students after completing the exercises?

• Construct a record of their discoveries

• Write a poem about the story

• Present their findings to the class

• Create a visual representation