FOUR LITTLE DUCKS: INTEGRATING STORY AND ROLE-PLAY IN TEACHING SPEAKING TO ENGLISH YOUNG LANGUAGE LEARNERS

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  • Zulhermindra Zulhermindra Institut Agama Islam Negeri Batusangkar

Abstract

Teaching speaking to English young language learners is believed to be the most difficult thing to do by most of English teachers at this level due to the pupilsÔÇÖ limitation as the true beginners of foreign language learners. Some teachers even tend to think it an impossible skill to teach to these learners. This article convinces the teachers that by using story and role play and integrating them makes teaching speaking possible and interesting. Furthermore, Four Little Ducks shows how story encourages the pupils to take part and role play the story where the achievement of teaching speaking skill can be facilitated. This article also provides some basic understanding on how to use story and role play in teaching speaking to young learners and presents sample of lesson plans and instructional materials as well.

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2018-02-13

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2017): PROCEEDING 2nd INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON EDUCATION FAKULTAS TARBIYAH DAN ILMU KEGURUAN INSTITUT AGAMA ISLAM NEGERI BATUSANGKAR. ISBN : 978-602-329-071-0

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