Storytelling Grant Trew
Techniques for storytelling Focus on meaning first Start with understanding and enjoyment Pictures Prediction Mime Realia
In the Morning What do you do in the morning?
Techniques for storytelling Allow students to respond non-verbally at first TPR (Total Physical response) TPR links learning to physical actions It allows learners to hear a lot of English in meaningful contexts without having to speak before they are ready/comfortable
I wake up In the morning,
‘Memoricons’ provide clues for review Regular review is an essential part of learning
In the morning, I get out of bed
In the morning, I wash my face
In the morning, I comb my hair
In the morning, I eat breakfast
In the morning, I brush my teeth
In the morning, I get dressed
In the morning, I go to school
Activities
Sing the song
Using pages from the activity book… Can provide a useful change of pace Reviews key phrases and vocabulary Helps develop fine motor skills
Build Vocabulary – Focus words
In the morning, I get out of bed
In the morning, I get out of bed
In the morning, I wash my face
In the morning, I comb my hair
Build Vocabulary – Focus words Activities
Activity book
Build Vocabulary – Topic words ColorsColorsColorsColors
I wake up In the morning,
I get out of bed
In the morning, I wash my face
In the morning, I eat breakfast
OrangePinkYellowGreen BlueWhitePurple Red
ColorsColorsColorsColors Activities
Activity book
Review Activities
Reading I wake up I eat breakfast I wash my face I get out of bed I get dressed I brush my teeth
Sing the song
Points to remember Talk in English as much as you can. Even if students can’t understand all of what you are saying, it will help them get used to the sound of English. People learn in different ways. Use a variety (visual, audio, movement) of activities. It is better to stop activities while they are still fresh than to continue until they get bored. Part of every lesson should be review. Like all skills – If you don’t use it, you lose it! Sing the song
Thanks! …and enjoy storytelling!