CLIL PROJECT THROUGH THE ENORMOUS TURNIP STORY

ACTIVITY 2: REFLETING ON MY PROJECT “The Enormous Turnip” is a traditional story with some animal characters. It is popular among pre-schoolers, especially the nursery children. This story also has an element of reality and imagination with an excellent,... More

ACTIVITY 2: REFLETING ON MY PROJECT “The Enormous Turnip” is a traditional story with some animal characters. It is popular among pre-schoolers, especially the nursery children. This story also has an element of reality and imagination with an excellent, positive and happy conclusion for young children to appreciate. I planned this lesson because I wanted to try out storytelling and relevant activities to see how they can expand my young students’ understanding and learning. The role-play is designed in this lesson to cater to the needs of children who are kinaesthetic learners. Generally the whole body movement helps keep young children focus on the task. The role-play also allows the children to sequence the story and enjoy the success of collaborative efforts. Tumbling on each other in a safe manner allows children to experience elements of rough and tumble play. In addition, bonds between peers can be further enhanced. When I planned this lesson, I considered their level of underst Less