Answers to spelling activities

CHECK YOUR PROGRESS

Answers 1 Three of: short, often animal or non-human characters with human characteristics, one character learns a lesson, we can also learn a wider lesson from the story. 2 a should; b could; c must 3 Learners’ own answers. 4 Too many cooks spoil the broth. When too many people try to lead, it’s confusing and gives bad results.

Birds of a feather flock together. People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Have a backup plan. Don’t risk all your time, money or effort on one plan.

5 a b

c “Please help me load these coconuts,” begged the old man. She said crossly, “Stop doing that!” (Exclamation mark not essential – can be a full stop.) “Give it to me,” she snapped, “because it’s mine!” (Exclamation is not essential – can be a full stop.)

PROJECTS

These projects develop learners’ active learning skills. Individually, learners focus on summarising a fable they have researched. You can assess their capacity to identify the key points relating to plot, character and setting, as well as identifying the lesson. Discuss with some learners how the lesson could apply in their own lives if they find this difficult. In pairs, learners also research but they apply their research in a role play. You can assess the appropriateness of the fable they have chosen as well as their presentation skills. Encourage them to translate narrative into dialogue to tell the story. Other learners can give feedback and suggestions for improvement. They can also try to identify the lesson. In groups, learners take a broader research topic which will require them to assign roles. Focus on the different sources for their research and ensure suitable internet sites are available to them. Discuss what comprises a multimedia presentation and encourage groups to choose different aspects of multimedia to incorporate. They do not have to use everything in their presentations. Evaluate their presentations not only on their groupwork skills but also on how well they have chosen a suitable presentation format.