![]() ![]() Think about how to set the scene, as there are many shows that can be set on a farm. Then tell them that they’re going to role-play the story (maybe not all on the same day!). Keep their interest in the story by asking them to predict what’s going to happen next. ![]() In addition to animal vocab, this story introduces prepositions of movement: across the yard, around the pond, over the haystack, past the mill, through the fence and under the beehives, all of which can be mimed as the story is told (no need to teach them).įirst read and/or watch Rosie’s Walk, so that the children understand the story. This is based on the book Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins. Ideas on using Rosie’s Walk with young learners Rosie the hen goes for a walk around the farm and is totally oblivious to the danger (a fox) as she goes, and also to the chaos she leaves behind her. (In case you don’t know the story, there’s a link to an animated version of the book below.)Īt first glance, it seems quite a simple tale, but the more you read it, the more ways you’ll find to exploit it in an EFL class for young learners. It works really well if you’re preparing students for Trinity Starsor any end-of-course show. ![]() I really like using Rosie’s Walk with young learners (see link below). ![]() But it really helps to have a story everyone knows as the backbone for staging a show. Teachers who’ve been to my workshops know how much I like improvisation and student-devised stories. ![]()
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