Hello - Audio Story Activity Page
This activity page is part of an effort to enrich students’ language learning experiences by leveraging the power of digital audio stories as a pedagogical tool. Click here to know more.
Introduction
Lolo has many lovely friends. They are Sun and Moon and Star and Bird too. She would love to introduce them to you.this story is about the different kinds of friends that a person can have.
Themes: Adventure,Friends and friendship
Suitable for: Lower Primary, class 4, 5, 6, 7
Learning Objectives
- Students listen to and try to comprehend the audio story
- Students are able to engage in a conversation about daily routines and their surroundings based on the story
- Students are able to think creatively and express verbally / on paper
- Students make connections to their own life and share their thoughts/experiences
- Students feel confident to talk about what they didn’t like/ like about the story, how the story/ discussion made them feel
Classroom Activities
Here are some ways in which you can take this story to your classroom:
Some pointers to ensure all students are able to participate in the activities:
1. Let children sit wherever they want in the room.
2. Conduct the class in a quiet room with the door shut so that distractions are minimized.
3. Provide motivation through prompts and reminders on connections to children's life so that any hesitation they have to sharing their thoughts/ ideas/ opinions in front of the whole class can be minimized
4. Explain connections in multiple languages and encourage students to translate for their friends so that those who have different home languages are able to participate
5. Make students sit in smaller groups to discuss and have a conversation based on the story.
Pre-Listening Activities
Before diving into the audio story, engage your students with these/ similar activities designed to build their listening skills and focus
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During-Listening Activities
As students listen to the audio story, keep them engaged with these interactive activities.
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Post-Listening Activities
After students have listened to the audio story, reinforce their understanding and extend their learning with these activities
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Connecting to the textbook
Specify textbook chapters on themes related to feelings and managing emotions>>
Additional Resources
- Link to same audio story/activity page in Kannada -