In this model lesson, find out how Super Safari can be incorporated into your classroom as a way of teaching English! Join Laura and Leo the Lion as they explore the use of stories as a powerful tool for encouraging your young learners to begin to make sense of the world.
In this model lesson, you can see how Laura communicates meaning by using much more than just language! Her dramatic voice, alongside the questions that she raises about the images on the page, makes the narrative much more engaging and memorable for her pupils. The creative stimuli, alongside the familiar and natural format of the story, makes it easy for the children to connect with the new ideas. Stories can be enjoyed in the classroom or at home with parents and siblings. They’re also an effective and fun way of introducing children to social values.
When watching the lesson, you will notice that Laura has created a ‘story corner’. This is a really effective way of getting your students in the right mood, so that they’re enthusiastic and fully engrossed in the narrative. You might also want to consider creating a pre-story routine. This will help to keep them calm, in preparation for the interactiveness that often accompanies story time.
Ultimately, the goal of any English lesson is to encourage your pupils to use language as much as possible. So, it’s important to remember that the familiar format of stories creates a sense of security for your young learners, alongside creating a visually rich experience. What’s more, you shouldn’t be afraid of your students using their mother tongue when necessary – it can sometimes be comforting when they’re trying to communicate what they’ve understood.
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