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Mini Modules storytelling CDs started as an attempt to create materials that would exemplify some of the principles that underpin this website. They were to be self-contained units of work that would support teachers as well as learners; contain multisensory materials that would appeal to a wide range of learning styles; and provide a range of activities that would allow for repetition of key elements. At the same time, they should be sufficently flexible for teachers to use them in whatever way they saw fit, at any level, and with learners of all abilities. In the event, two collections of resources appeared on CD, each in five languages, and each based around a simple story. To cover the cost of development and production while keeping them affordable, the CDs were offered for sale at £20 each. Details are given below, and some CDs are still available via this site. | ||||||||||||||||||
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THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS The storyline centres on the weather on each of the days leading up to December 25th, and Santa's need for snow. Each module contains: Teacher's Notes This is a pdf file containing the text of the story, a list of all the items in the module and some suggestions about how teachers might want to use them, and some advice on story telling. Power Point presentation The story presented as a series of seven brightly coloured pictures, narrated by a native speaker of the language (.ppt and .pptx versions provided) Resource Bank containing a range of materials to print out and use with students, including: A4 and A5 story books ready to print out (these contain the text of the story, black and white illustrations, and a small 'revision' section containing reminders of days of the week and weather expressions); things to make (files to print off and use with students.) Picture Bank containing: Black and white and colour versions of the images used in the presentation; illustrations for revising weather expressions. Sound Bank containing MP3 files: the whole story narrated by a native speaker, and a series of practice clips teachers can use, if necessary, to help them prepare to tell the story themselves.
PLEASE CAN I HAVE A PET? This story is about choosing a pet and the pros and cons of different animals. It aims to take pupils beyond expressing likes and dislikes and on to making choices and giving reasons for them. Each module contains: Teacher's Notes A pdf file containing the text of the story, a list of all the items in the module and some suggestions about how teachers might want to use them, and some advice on storytelling. Power Point presentation This presents the story as a series of twelve brightly coloured pictures, narrated by a native speaker of the language (.ppt and .pptx versions provided) Resource Bank containing materials to print out and use with pupils, including: A5 story book containing the text of the story with black and white illustrations to colour in, and a glossary; comic version with minimal language; picture and text cards for use in language practice activities; creative activities involving craft and role play. Picture Bank containing black/white and colour versions of the images used in the presentation and llustrations for use in making your own new materials. Sound Bank containing MP3 files: the whole story narrated by a native speaker; a series of practice clips teachers can use, if necessary, to prepare to tell the story themselves.
LANGUAGES – Each CD was produced in French, German, Spanish, Italian and English. LEVELS – Resources have been selected for use with learners from early Primary to early Secondary, and even as support for senior pupils working with younger learners. FURTHER INFORMATION – from h.mccoll@clara.co.uk from whom copies can also be obtained.
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WEBLINKS [Links checked 2.10.11 unless otherwise indicated] Links into Languages: Histoires sans paroles Storytelling to celebrate cultural diversity Story making in French / German / Spanish MFL Storybirds for Teachers and Learners [7.10.11] Regio [19.11.11] Ideas for Modern Languages in Primary Schools [2.1.12] Thinking and learning through fables
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