Listening activity: Drawing while listening


This activity's target audience is 6-8 year-olds (Year 1 and 2) and will be about the book "The Boy with Flowers in His Hair" by Jarvis.

Every student will have one piece or two pieces of paper and coloured pencils or crayons.

They will listen to the following narration of the book once:


(created by Belén S.M. for this blog)

Then they will listen to it a second time, and as they listen to the story, they will have to draw it. They can draw anything they want, as long as it's part of the book; whichever part or parts of the story they like most.

They will listen to the audio at least twice, but they'll be able to listen more times if they want.

This activity measures the students' understanding of the of the story by them making a representation in the form of drawings. Depending on their retelling of their own drawings, the teacher will be able to tell the degree in which they understood the narration.

Comments

  1. Sadike Rolando Grant (S.R.G)20/11/23 09:46

    "Your listening and drawing activity is an excellent way to enhance students' comprehension skills in a creative and engaging manner. Allowing them the freedom to draw any part of the story they like not only encourages creativity but also personalizes their connection to the narrative. The flexibility of listening to the audio multiple times empowers students to take control of their learning pace and deepen their understanding. The incorporation of drawing as a form of assessment is brilliant, providing a visual representation of their comprehension. Additionally, the follow-up retelling of their drawings allows for effective verbal expression and assessment of their grasp on the material. Overall, this activity is a well-thought-out and comprehensive approach to measuring and enhancing students' understanding. Great job!"

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  2. Ms. Bertha20/11/23 12:43

    Hello Belén,

    Having just come across this fantastic activity, I couldn't resist sharing my thoughts. It's a brilliant utilization of an ICT tool to foster creativity, a task that can be quite challenging at times. Assessing true comprehension in listening skills, understanding beyond words to grasp the message's essence, is indeed crucial to evaluate our students. Your activity presents an excellent strategy to do it, especially for younger students.

    In my classes, I often use a routine called "Picasso Dictation" activity, though your approach seems to offer more freedom for creativity. I'm eager to give it a try!!

    Thank you for sharing this inspiring idea.

    I hope you have time to take a look at my blog and leave your thoughts there.

    Best wishes,
    Berta

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