1. CPD Module 5 (Part One) - Storytelling and the Modern Language
Introductions and welcome.
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2. Why use storytelling ?
Pause the video at the point of the mouse being caught and ask ‘what is the mouse saying?’ from that elicit responses on why stories are so useful?
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3. Storytelling & the ML – the benefits
Enjoyment
Language development
Cultural/intercultural content
Language awareness opportunities
Cross-curricular opportunities
Thinking skills
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4. Choosing a Story: The Storytelling Experience
Possible story types
Theme
Learning Outcomes:
Strands, strand units
My ELP
Cross-curricular
Resources
Adapting and preparing
Time available
Use of L1/TL
Things to keep in mind when choosing and using a story. Keep in mind DVDs, video clips, storybooks, comics, animations etc.
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5. Activities Pre- During- Post-
Brainstorm what type of activities can be done in the different phases of a telling a story. Does not necessarily mean that they must be done in one lesson. A story can be worked on over several sessions.
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6. Wordle in different language
Guess the story
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7. Wordle in different language
Guess the story
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8. Guess the story
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9. Peter and the Wolf Tell the story and model activities.
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10. Activities: Pre-story
Predicting
Flashcards games
Wordle
Mime …
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11. Activities: During the story
Holding up cards
Sequencing picture/text
Miming key vocabulary
Choral reading ….
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12. Activities: Post-story
Change the ending
Extend the vocabulary
Retell with mistakes
IWB ….
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13. The Modern Languages Curriculum
Language Awareness
Writing
Speaking
Cultural Awareness
Reading
Listening
Put the storytelling into context. How does what we have done so far fit in with the strands and the strand units. CC: combination of the strand units (language skills), invite teachers to link the activities to the various skills. Cultural awareness aspect? More in a European context than a French-specific. Invite suggestions of stories that are particular to the target cultures. Language awareness? Playing with language, listening, comparing the different languages, similarities, etc etc.
Communicative Competence

14. Storytelling and cross-curricular activities
Irish: e.g. Bilingual Version
English: e.g. Writing a letter or Journal entry
ICT: see Digital Storytelling
Drama: e.g. Freeze-Frames/ Role-Plays
Music: e.g. Raps/ Exploring Sounds
SPHE: e.g. Exploring Characters
Geographye.g. Mapping the Story
Maths: e.g. Survey
Elicit responses first. Then present the non-exhaustive list of ideas. How other curricular areas could also link to the story.
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15. Choosing a Story
Storytelling Rubric: NB: DVDs, Video Clips, comics etc. In groups
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17. Discussion Stories Encountered Favourite Stories Favourite Activities
Why?
Favourite Stories
Favourite Activities
Other Activities
Planning?
Progression
Different Levels/Learning Styles?
Differentiation
Ideas?
Assessment
Give handout to groups. Groups discuss and give feedback. Be ready in case they’re not very inspired.
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18. Progression and storytelling
5th and 6th Classes – different stories
Same story – more complex version, different activities
Thematic development of vocabulary
Thematic: link stories to the My ELP topics.
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19. Differentiation and storytelling
Content – interest and language level
Process - different types of flashcards, activities, resources, media
Outcome – different tasks, media, cross-curricular activities, methods of assessment
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20. Assessing and Documenting
Self-Assessment
Peer Assessment
Teacher Assessment
Elicit ideas from teachers on the three aspects. AfL in relation to the 3 strands and 4 strand units. What do the pupils keep in their dossier?
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21. Storytelling and My ELP
Remember to bring the My ELP. Present how the story can relate to the biography (language and culture part) and the dossier.
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22. Develops Language Skills Integrates Strands and Strand Units
Digital Storytelling
Develops Language Skills
Creativity
Learner
Autonomy
Assessment
Collaborative
Learning
Integrates Strands and Strand Units
Remember to have examples ready to show.
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23. Digital Storytelling: www.storyjumper.com
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24. Digital Storytelling: Languages Online Cartoon Story Maker http://www
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25. Digital Storytelling: www.wordle.net
Demonstrate how.
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26. Creating a Digital Story
Step One: PLAN
Storyboard and Language
Step Two: CONTENT
Visual/Story/Linguistic
Step Three: RE-DRAFT
Step Four: SHARE
Blog/Class Presentation/Assemblies/ Printable Resources
Maybe bring props, masks, camera. Brainstorm and storyboard. Divide the teachers into groups and give each group a different section of the book. Take photos and create photo story.
Plan
Content
Re-Draft
Share
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27. Key messages A story can be: an enjoyable learning experience
a springboard for developing language skills
a way of catering for pupils with different learning styles and abilities
a way of developing cultural/intercultural awareness and language awareness
an opportunity for cross-curricular integration
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28. Thank You!
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