The main learning objective
of this activity is to help my students study and being able to talk about
their daily routines with fluency.
The advantage of using
TimeToast I consider is the graphic way of seeing their daily routines so it´s
a way to stand out simple vocabulary in low levels.
As I mentioned, I´m working
with low levels (8-9 years old) so I decided to set up the activity in order to
achieve a final project in groups of 4 that I will evaluate later with the help
of an oral comprehension rubric. For this purpose, we have chosen a model text
so they have to discuss about it and finally, create their own timeline talking
about their routines in a day or in a week.
The activity is easy so
they didn´t have any problems to create their own timeline at class but when
they were at home, they needed my help. So I recorded them a tutorial as an
example that they have to follow when creating their own timelines that finally
they will finish at home.
When the project was
finished, they felt proud of themselves because it´s something new for them and
they really enjoy with activities like this. Nevertheless, it´s not always
possible to do this kind of activities because it depends on many factors (the level,
resources at school and at home, difficulty, …). Some things I would change are
for example the sketch. For example, try to set up a story that happens in
different episodes but it always depends on my students´ level.
The use of this tool (TimeToast)
helps them their skimming and scanning skills, organise a plan and work cooperatively
to achieve the main purpose. Indeed, they feel excited when they have to
present their project to their classmates.
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