The document discusses co-constructing a story with learners by having the teacher start telling a story and leaving space for learners to contribute details and help advance the plot, keeping them actively engaged. It suggests this approach worked well because the learners were involved, had some control, and there was motivation to listen and participate. Alternatives mentioned include having learners decide more of the story or certain aspects of it.

1. Co-constructing a story
Dan Cornford, IH Valladolid

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My name is
Captain
Redbeard
and I have
taken all
the
treasure
from this
chest
because I
needed to

8. Why did it work?
• Learners were actively involved.
• Learners had a certain amount of control.
• There were clear reasons to listen and participate.
• I could react to the learners.
Alternatives
• Learners decide the whole story, or certain aspects of it.
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/the-treasure-map

9. Thanks for listening
Co-constructing a story
Dan Cornford, IH Valladolid
danc@ihvalladolid.com