Task 1

Task 1
What aspects are important in your opinion to take in consideration when planning a storytelling activity? 
Yesterday was the first time I have had an  storytelling activity in class. So I waited to do it to know what could be useful feedback to keep in my for next time. Now I know that 1 students need a little bit more build up to enter the story time world. Also, ss need to be more part of the experience than just listeners; so, it would be useful to think ahead of some role they can participate on. Lastly, I would say that planning wisely on the time aspect would be beneficial. This is all very new for me but I am very willing to learn and try out new things.

How do they affect the moment in which we are with our students? 
-I believe every moment where we are showing our students how much we care and how much we want to do things with them shows. I can asure my students appreciate all the efforst in making them a big part of the learning process and knowing how to do these things with them is really beneficial for them.

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  1. Juan UribeApril 29, 2016 at 4:37 AM

    Hi Carolina! 

    You are very right when you mentioned that it is important for students to be part of the experience. We can do that by listening to their stories, having cues for them to answer, miming actions, talking about the story, and playing with different endings. So many possibilities! 

    Timing also is also essential to maintain their attention span. 

    We do show we care by our professionalism in planning and reflecting about our actions with the students. What we do before and after are key to good learning.

    Wish you great memorable stories with your students, Carolina!

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