Sol lliphiq Educator’s Guide

Do you recall the moments from your childhood when you, along with your parents, any family member, or even solo, became captivated by a fantastic book that you simply could not put down? Additionally, think back to the times spent around the dinner table, engrossed in the tales shared by family members. These captivating narratives often left you eager for more stories.

Before sharing a story with your children, I would like to present some suggested activities to engage them before, during, and after the storytelling session. These recommendations are designed to keep students active and involved at every stage of the narrative experience.

Crafting a narrative should be both exciting and entertaining, sparking creativity and igniting the imagination. It serves as an effective means to engage learners while introducing new language structures and vocabulary. These stories are not only instrumental in presenting diverse cultures but also in highlighting the richness of one's own cultural background.

10 suggestions

1. Select a designated day of the week for storytelling, creating an atmosphere that excites students and builds anticipation for that special day.

2. Decorating the classroom to reflect the themes of the story can enhance engagement and enjoyment for the students.

3. Strive to engage your students by exploring their own countries or cultures, while introducing the concept of family.

4. The teacher can further elaborate by introducing the characters and providing insight into their backgrounds.

5. If the story includes vocabulary that they already learned, it can be beneficial to review this language prior to narrating the story.

6. If the story contains words that are difficult to comprehend, it is advisable to teach those words prior to reading the story.

7. Provide students with a clear purpose for listening. Each of these stories contains a valuable lesson; encourage your students to pay attention to the moral at the end.

8. Throughout the storytelling process, assess comprehension, engage student interest, interact with the students, and provide an opportunity for final practice.

9. Utilize Total Physical Response (TPR) whenever possible. The teacher should incorporate movement to complement the narrative, as this approach enhances comprehension of the

story.

10. Encourage students to create their own conclusion by asking them to predict the ending of the story before you complete the reading.