Using Story Boxes in Language Learning

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 1 featuring a mountain in Hawaii

This article outlines how to bring stories alive through the use of story boxes (or bags). The author suggests that teachers use easy-to-find materials such as shoeboxes or pizza boxes. These can be filled with a variety of small surprise items related to the content. The teacher or the students can find items for these boxes. Story boxes can easily be moved and stored. They can be used in identifying themes or for vocabulary and grammar exercises, and they work well with learners of all ages.

Group size:
Pairwork and Groupwork
Author:
Rita Collins

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Teachers Grammar Vocabulary Integrated Skills Teacher Training
Cover of English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 1 featuring a mountain in Hawaii

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 1 featuring a mountain in Hawaii

English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 1

This issue features Hawaii, and a lesson plan guides teachers in exploring Hawaiian culture, and their own cultures, with their students. Other articles discuss integrating indigenous cultures into English language teaching, integrating critical thinking into language teaching, using story boxes in