Worksheet on Discussion Techniques: Turn-taking in Fairy Tales
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring turn-taking in spoken language through creative tasks centred around reimagined Fairy Tales.
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Worksheet on Discussion Techniques: Turn-taking in Fairy Tales
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Turn-taking in Fairy Tales
Once upon a time in a reimagined fairy tale world, the characters engaged in lively conversations. The wise old owl often interrupted the impatient prince, while the mischievous fairy eagerly awaited her turn to speak. In these stories, dialogue was a key element, with characters carefully managing who spoke and when, ensuring a balanced conversation that advanced the plot and revealed character traits.
1.
What is the main focus of the passage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one character who often interrupted others. Why might this be significant?
[2 marks]B
Creative Writing Task 1: Reimagining Fairy Tale Dialogue
Write a short dialogue between two fairy tale characters discussing a problem in their story. Focus on turn-taking and showing how characters politely or impolitely manage speaking turns.
1.
Create a dialogue where the characters demonstrate good turn-taking. What techniques do they use?
[10 marks]C
Analysis of Turn-taking Techniques
Read the following excerpt from a reimagined fairy tale and identify specific dialogue techniques used to manage turn-taking.
1.
Identify the technique used to show the princess's hesitation.
[2 marks]2.
What indicates that the dragon is dominating the conversation?
[2 marks]D
Creative Writing Task 2: Mastering Turn-taking in Speech
Write a speech where a character in a fairy tale convinces others to listen and take turns speaking. Use techniques like polite requests, pauses, or interruptions to demonstrate effective discussion skills.
1.
Draft a speech that demonstrates effective turn-taking techniques. Include at least three different methods.
[15 marks]E
Multiple Choice: Identifying Turn-taking Strategies
Select the best answer from the options below.
1.
Which of the following is a common strategy for polite turn-taking in dialogue?
Aa) Speaking over each other
Bb) Using pauses and nods
Cc) Ignoring others’ statements
Dd) Interrupting frequently
F
Discussion Reflection
Reflect on the importance of turn-taking in storytelling and real-life conversations. Write a short paragraph explaining why managing turns is crucial for effective communication.
1.
Why is turn-taking important in both stories and everyday conversations?
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