Stories can be used with students of all ages and abilities
Stories are attractive materials especially for younger learners; they change the normal routine of a class and are
therefore motivating and interesting.
Stories can help students develop their creativity and imagination
Stories can heighten students’ ability to communicate effectively in writing and in speech
Stories can help students develop both listening and reading skills
Stories are essential tools to foster reading habits
Stories can help students develop the BASIC COMPETENCES
AUTHENTIC vs. GRADED MATERIALS
STUDENTS’ AGE AND LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT
STUDENTS’ LEVEL OF ENGLISH
STUDENTS’ INTERESTS
STUDENTS’ NEEDS AND PURPOSE OF THE LESSON
ATTRACT STUDENTS’ ATTENTION
CREATE EXPECTATIONS
HAVE STUDENTS MAKE PREDICTIONS
PROVIDE BACKGROUND INFORMATION IF REQUIRED
REVISE GRAMMAR STRUCTURES / VOCABULARY IF NECESSARY
MAKE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY
USE APPROPRIATE INTONATION AND GESTURES
MAKE SURE STUDENTS ARE PAYING ATTENTION
PROPOSE COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES
CHECK STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION
CLASSICAL STORIES / FAIRY TALES
FANTASY STORIES
FABLES / FOLKTALES
EVERYDAY LIFE STORIES
BIG BOOKS
FLASHCARDS
ONLINE LISTENING / READING
INDIVIDUAL BOOKS
GRADED AND AUTHENTIC MATERIALS
BOOK REPORT
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