Oral Skills for Literature and the Extended Reading Programme (Conducting Workshops)

Abstract

Many teachers and parents instinctively know the value of storytelling in bringing up and teaching children. In schools, it is one sure way to teach literature as well as (more importantly) the love for literature. The extended reading programme will not be seen by students as extended reading comprehension exercises. Unfortunately in schools today, storytelling is on the decline because of certain factors. Teachers find there is lack of time. There is the syllabus to complete, slow students to take care of, preparation of lessons, marking and the non-academic activities expected of teachers nowadays.