tema 6 teaching literature to children. exam 20 questions true/false questions 14 questions will be...
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TEMA 6TEACHING LITERATURE
TO CHILDREN
EXAM 20 questions
True/false questions
14 questions will be exactly the same as we do in the tests
7 questions will be new
TELLING AND READING STORIES?
What do you prefer? Telling or reading?
Stories from the imagination Folk tales Myths Fairy tales Local legends Educational stories
Stories from life experience Historical News stories Personal stories Children’s personal
stories YOUR OWN
STORIES
Sources Myths, traditional
stories, historical stories (INTERNET)
Webpages (Wright’s book)
Real books
How to choose it You must like it Can you tell it? Is it appealing? Can they follow it? Offer rich experiences Cross-curricular?? Bond teacher-students Right length
Language problems Non-verbal language Repetition Encourage them to
repeat words Write key sentences Cup half-full!
Simplifying language Less common
vocabulary Idioms Tenses Word order Long sentences
Values/contents Goodies and baddies Gender Controversy?
READING ALOUD Need to memorise it No mistakes Same text all the time Children may borrow it Pictures help Great work of art Don’t rush Easy to be self-
conscious
TELLING Personal approach Rare experience Easier to understand Check their response Use your body language You can choose Allows regulating pace Children may respond Richer role as teacher
But what if…?
My English is a pile of SHIIITEE!
Well, that’s why you must do it, Maximus!
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Front cover
Other activities How much do you
know? Short summary Jumbled pictures
Ten key words Straw Wood Stone Wolf Pig House Chimney Firewood Door Blow
Random objects
Creative conversation writing
Authentic formats Guide to a TV or Radio
Serial
Newspaper articles
Reports
An ‘Agony Aunt’ Column
Epitaphs
Film adaptation / Dramatization
Speeches One minute talks
Little PRACTICAL EXERCISE
One volunteer?
You are… A London policeman. The
Darling family calls you at midnight. Their children – Wendy, Michael and John
– have disappeared. Explain what you saw at
the house? What are your conclusions?
ONE MINUTE!!!
Another volunteer…
This one needs to be a fan of…
You’re a servant at the House Stark service
A butcher’s son and Arya have been accused of attacking young Joffrey. You’re called as a witness. Give an account of the events.
How to prepare this topic Study this class Take a look at Andrew Wright’s book Answer the questionnaire Do the task Materials: Wright, Collie and Slater This topic WON’T be part of the exam, but
you’ll have to do the questionnaire and the task
Have a nice week!