We can use them to teach vocabulary. For example, if the story is about a day at the park, we can show cards with words like 'tree', 'bench', and 'dog' on the corresponding pictures. Also, it helps in teaching sentence structure. Students can describe what's happening in each card and form complete sentences like 'The boy is sitting on the bench under the tree'.
One way is for comprehension practice. Students look at the sequence of cards and then summarize the story in their own words. This improves their understanding of the story flow and how events are connected. Another use is for creative writing. After seeing the story on the cards, students can write a different ending or add more details to the existing story.
In English teaching, picture sequence cards are great for grammar teaching too. If the cards show a story with different tenses, like a past event followed by a present action. Teachers can point out how verb forms change. For instance, if the first card shows 'The girl ran' and the next shows 'She is happy now', it can be used to explain past simple and present continuous tenses. This makes grammar learning more visual and easier for students to grasp.
First, choose picture cards with relevant themes. For example, if it's a fairy - tale story, pick cards with castles, princesses, and magic wands. Then, arrange the cards in a sequence that makes sense for the story's plot. Start with an introduction card, like a picture of a forest where the story begins. As you go through the cards, describe what's happening in each one. For instance, if a card shows a wolf, you can say 'And then, a big bad wolf appeared in the forest.' Keep the story flowing by connecting the pictures and adding your own words to make it interesting.
Another approach is to ask students to rewrite the 'teach story' in their own words. This requires them to have a good understanding of the grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure in the original story. It also encourages creativity in using language.
It helps improve their imagination. As kids look at the cards and the story unfolds, they start imagining more details in their heads. For example, if a card shows a little boy standing at the edge of a forest, kids might imagine what kind of animals are in the forest or what the boy is thinking.
First, think of a story concept. Then, sketch out the key moments or scenes of the story. For each scene, draw or select a picture that represents it. Make sure the pictures have a logical flow, like the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Also, use elements like color, composition, and character expressions to convey the mood of the story.
We can use it by simply showing the pictures and explaining the story in a simple way. For example, point out the characters and what they did. The good Samaritan helped, while others didn't. It can teach kids the value of kindness.
Well, we can also use them for oral practice. For example, ask students to retell the stories in their own words. This can enhance their speaking skills. And it can also stimulate their creativity as they may add their own ideas while retelling.
In English teaching, 'telling time stories' can be a great activity. Teachers can choose some classic stories that are related to time, such as 'Cinderella' which has elements like 'at midnight'. After reading the story, students can discuss how time is important in the plot. Then, they can be asked to rewrite the story changing the time elements. This makes them think about how time affects the sequence of events and also enhances their language skills as they have to use appropriate time - related words and phrases.
First, you need to select a set of pictures that have a connection. For example, if you have pictures of a sunrise, a person jogging in the park, and people having breakfast at a cafe. You can start the story with the beauty of the sunrise, then introduce the active person jogging in the new day, and finally show how the day goes on with people enjoying their breakfast. This way, the sequence of pictures helps build a story about a new day starting.
Effective design of a teaching sequence in a story involves several steps. Analyze the story structure carefully. Look for rising action, climax, and falling action. Align the teaching points with these elements. For instance, the rising action can introduce the problem or concept to be taught. The climax can be the moment of realization or key learning. Then, use the falling action to reinforce and summarize the teaching. Also, use repetition in the story to make the teaching sequence more memorable. For example, if teaching about good manners, repeat the key behaviors at different points in the story.
One way is to first introduce the new vocabulary in the 'umbrella stories'. Then, ask students to read aloud slowly, focusing on correct intonation. After that, they can read at a normal speed. It also encourages students to listen to each other and learn from their peers' reading.