TELL ME A STORY

TELL ME A TALL STORY

As part of talking and listening this term Year 5 will be required to prepare and present a short story. Please read through the information below and ask questions if you are unsure of what you have to do.

* You will be working in a group of 3.

* The teachers will decide group members.

* As a group you will decide on the topic of your TALL STORY.

* One group member will tell a true story about the topic and the other two group members will invent a story about the topic – they will tell a tall tale.

* Each speaker is to be as convincing as possible.

* Each group will try to decide who is telling the ‘real’ story.

* You will prepare your story at home as part of your homework.

* You will be ready to present your story with your group on the agreed date.

* You will be asked questions at the end of story by other class members – they will be trying to work out who is telling the truth.

* You will also be asked some questions about the importance of telling the truth – THINK about your opinion before the presentation.

* Each story needs to be 1-2 minutes in length.

* As you are working as part of a group it is very important that you:

- Prepare your story well. It is expected that you will use palm cards.

- Have your story ready on the right day.

OTHER PEOPLE ARE DEPENDING ON YOU, SO DON’T LET THEM DOWN

TALL TALES

Topic: A Family Story Describe a situation that involves your mother/father/grandfather/grandmother when they were young. This may be about a time when they were in danger or about something unusual that they did but that now no longer happens.

Topic: A Holiday Story Describe a story about something that happened on a holiday that may have been unusual and that no one else in the room knows about. This may have happened on a recent holiday and may or may not have involved you.

Topic: A Famous Person Describe a situation or experience when either you or someone in your family has seen someone who is well known or famous. (A famous sportsperson/an actor/a politician). Don’t forget to explain where and how this happened.

Topic: A Pet Story Describe a situation that involves a pet. The pet can be yours or another person’s. The pet should have some unusual habits or tricks, or it may be a competition winner.

Topic: A Frightening Story Describe a situation or experience when either you or someone in your family was really scared. Include details of where and when the event took place. There will need to be twist to the story.