9. • Purposeful & meaningful
• Challenging but doable
• Stimulating & creative
• Something students can take
pride in
• Something which showcases their
acquisition process
22. But storytelling…
•satisfies the learner’s need for meaningful
and motivating controlled practice
•more concrete evidence of progress
•Digital homework – teens and adults are
more likely to be motivated to do
23. Stories ….
•can be rehearsed without being boring or
meaningless
•Can be the basis for great presentation skills
•Can improve report writing
•can help the adult user establish and maintain
better personal and business relationships with
other L2 users.
24. 1. Watch the related video by following
this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=XvkC4t2d9Ok
2. Write a short report after watching the
news programme
Marisa Constantinides CELT Athens - info@celt.edu.gr TESOL Greece 2015
Serene Branson Speaks About
Speech Problem At Grammys
Sample lesson – pre-viewing stage
34. • Present language
• Interpret and dramatize a reading
• Create own story – speaking & writing
• Lead-in to reading or listening
• Natural part of TBL
• Creativity and critical thinking
• Holistic learning
Why use stories – some Aims
35. Stories can be memories of travel, anecdotes, adventures, funny
incidents
Animoto is a great tool for this