TEACHER RESOURCES
SEQUENCE ONE
SETTING OFF ON OUR JOURNEY AIMS To introduce the character of Anansi the Spider and set the scene for our stories. To invite the children’s experience of stories and the importance of stories in their lives. To work collaboratively, drawing on children’s lived experiences, and the connections and differences within the class. To introduce the metaphor of the sea journey which will hold the narrative of the history and journey of Anansi stories.
RESOURCES How to make a boat video (resource one), self-portrait template (resource two), audio recording 1 (resource three), paper and pens/crayons, a globe or map (resource four), ‘How Anansi Became the Keeper of Stories’ video, a story box.
STRATEGIES Listening to and watching stories, still image and acting out, working in role, group discussion.
INTRODUCTION This sequence introduces the children to the world of Anansi stories and goes back to a time before stories existed. Activities will allow children to think about the place of stories in our lives; connect to their favourite stories; think about their favourite animal characters in stories, and why they appeal to them. This sequence also establishes the story frame and key metaphor of going on a sea journey to discover the Anansi stories and experience how they travelled around the world.
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