The narrative style of a fable.pdf 26732

Extrait / Introduction

Extrait / Introduction :

A dapted for ELT from A esop’s A nim al Fables Picture and Story Book – Juvenile Productions LTD – 1947 Aim : An enjoyable one/two hour lesson as a basis for writing a fable Students produce an original fable, using narrative target language Target Language: Verbs describing direct speech Use of adverbs and present participles for extra information about the speaker Inversion of subject and verb for dramatic emphasis Tim e: Either as a two-hour lesson, two one-hour lessons or a one-hour lesson plus hom ework. Teacher’s notes: The lesson starts on an upbeat so energizes a tired writing class. A “Fable swap m illing exercise” m akes students retell their own fable eight tim es. Each repetition gains should gain in confidence and fluency and gives a chance to correct and elaborate. Encourage this. This first step also allows exposure to the target language pinpointed in the analysis stage later. Steps: 1) H and out one of the eight Fables (you m ay need to repeat them , depending on num bers) and one “Fable titles” / “m orals” sheet to each student. Fold the latter so only the titles are showing. As you do this talk about what a Fable is and ask whether they have heard of ”Aesop”s Fables”. 2) Give them the necessary tim e to understand and m em orise (stress n ot word for word) the Fable. 3) Students m ill an d tell their fable to every other student, hearing one and ticking it off their titles list in return. 4) Sit down in pairs and unfold their sheet to m atch the tales heard with the m orals listed. (G ive plenty of tim e for discussion and questions to each other) 5) Explain the stories read well partly due to certain language features in them . H and out the Analysis worksheet for individual and pair work (see sheet). 6) W rite their own fable (see sheet). Encourage them to m ake it as serious or funny, m odern or traditional as they wish.

Plan

Plan :

Target Language: The Lion and The M ouse The Crow and the Pitcher The Cock and the Fox The W olf and His Shadow The Hare and the Tortoise The Eagle and The Cocks The Fox and The Crow The Dog and His Reflection. A nsw er Key

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