1. Storytelling and More! – During Storytelling

2. Discussion: What are some things you usually do to engage your learners in a story?
Preview 1
Once we’ve previewed language and concepts, and set a purpose for listening, we are ready to tell the story. But there are many things we can do DURING the story to engage and support our young learners. What are some things you already do when you tell stories to your students?
As participants share answers, write their ideas on the screen.

3. Video
Play the video.

4. Small group discussion: What are some during-storytelling activities to do with students? 1. 2. 3. 4.
Review 1
Divide participants into small groups. Ask them to discuss the prompt.
Ask participants to share examples. As you write them on the screen, participants complete the “During Storytelling” part of Handout 3.2.
Answers:
1. Ask questions
2. Repeat key phrases or chants
3. Integrate movement and gestures
4. Predict the ending

5. 2. Asking questions during the story should:
1. During-storytelling activities are used to:
 check comprehension
 keep students’ interest
 help students practice English
 All of the above
2. Asking questions during the story should:
surprise students who aren’t paying attention
check comprehension of the characters, setting, and plot
be the most important activity during storytelling
Review 2
Let’s review what we know about “During storytelling” activities.
Read the questions and ask the group to vote on the best answers. Have participants do the activity on the screen.
Answers:
1. All of the above
2. check comprehension of the characters, setting, and plot.