Task 1: Sorry again for posting late!

Task 1: Sorry again for posting late! it's now that I have listened to the recording and I regret twice not being able to attend the live session. it was full of insightful ideas and joyful fun.
Story telling is a great way not only to learn in a funny atmosphere but also to build strong affective connection with our students. To my mind, the important aspects when planning a storytelling activity are preparing an interesting hook , the secret to a successful storytelling is initiating well the story to catch the students' attention and keep them interested. Teachers should also prepare the necessary pictures, visual aids or flashcards that help the students visualise the content of the story and understand the new unfamiliar vocabulary. Visuals are generally captivating and students love them. Besides, it is crucial that the student prepare some elements of suspense in order to surprise the students and keep them attentive to the story. That can be possibly done when knowing exactly on what part of the story we shall stop and ask them for predictions. In brief, I think the key to successful sotrytelling activity is good preparation at home, even rehearsing it several times and improving one's voice knowing when to raise it and when not. I end with this quotation "The more you prepare at home, the less you perspire, and the more you inspire in class". So, never underestimate the magic of preparation.

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  1. Renata TodorovskaMay 5, 2016 at 9:46 PM

    I agree with you Marwa. A good preparation leads to a successful class, especially when we plan a story telling activity!

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  2. Juan UribeMay 9, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    Marwa,

    Must be fun to listen to your stories! You have brought up very important moments that have to be thought of and prepared prior to our telling.

    Love your final quote: "The more you prepare at home, the less you perspire, and the more you inspire in class". So, never underestimate the magic of preparation.

    Will surely use it in next courses and will credit to you!

    Stories, stories, let them come, let them go...

    Juan

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