During a 9th-grade English class, the teacher designs a lesson around the theme Local Heroes. The students begin by watching a short subtitled documentary about Mestre João, a capoeira master who offers free classes to children in the school’s neighborhood. Working in groups, they then create posters and voice recordings in English to present other individuals they know who make a difference in their community. Some students choose sports figures, others highlight musicians or teachers. In order to support the lesson, the teacher prepares a didactic sequence that incorporates elements of digital literacy. Throughout the activities, she encourages students to express themselves meaningfully in English, prioritizing authentic communication and social relevance over grammatical perfection and form-focused drills.