Using Stories In an elementary setting

Using stories at an elementary level is beneficial both for teachers and students. It is an excellent way to capture the student's attention and to trigger their curiosity. With stories, teachers can help develop student's creative thinking. In an ESL classroom, is a great way to increase the student's vocabulary knowledge. Here is an example of a story and an activity designed for grade 3 ESL learners.

Buzzy Bee

by Carol Moore

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Buzzy's not like other bees.

Other bees make lots of trips to gather their nectar.

Here's Buzzy sipping from a daffodil.

Tulips are sweet.

Mmm... Hyacynths are sweeter.

Just one more flower.

Uh-oh!

Rescued again.

Buzzy bee maze

Buzzy bee riddles

1.What kind of hugs does buzzy not allow?

A: Bear hugs.

2.What kind of gum does buzzy chew?

A: Bumblegum.

Buzzy Bee questions

1.Why is Buzzy bee not like other bees?

2. What color is the daffodil?

3. Which are sweeter, Hyacynths or tulips?

4. What color is the last flower?

5. What happens to Buzzy bee after she falls?

With the help of a dictionary, find the meaning of these vocabulary words.

1. gather:_________________________________________________.

2. sipping:_________________________________________________.

3. sweet:__________________________________________________.

4. rescued:_________________________________________________.

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