Unit 2.8: Speaking + storytelling

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Welcome AMGM2

- Please take your seat 

- Put your phone and earbuds in your bag 

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Class rules

Try to speak as much English as you can

Be quiet when someone is speaking 

Be nice and have respect for each other 

Five free minutes if the teacher decides it's okay

No homework --> you study at home

Today's planning

• Ten minutes of reading 
• 2.8 Speaking 

Quick story

Picture 1: My sister and I. 

BBQ, ping pong and rain.

Picture 2: Women's march 

Crying, laughing and police.

Which story do you want to hear?

At the end of this lesson

I  can tell a story and show interest in someone’s story. 

Go to your gallery and find an interesting photo.

Tell your partner the story behind the photo (in detail).

2.8 Speaking + storytelling

When telling a story complete the following order:

Introduction

Background --> past continuous

Main events --> past simple

Problem --> past simple

Final comment 

First think, then talk.

1: Where are these people?

2: What were they doing?

3: What was the problem?

Write down a short story 80-100 words. Use the speaking focus!!

Done? Share your story with a neigbor and give feedback.

While telling my story, I used ... for the 'background'

1. present simple
2. past simple
3. past continuous
4. present continuous

I used the past simple to describe the...

1. weather & landscape
2. problem & main event

My story had a clear beginning, middle,
and end

0100

What was your 'final comment'?

Reflect

I can tell a story and show interest in someone’s story.

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