Having Fun with Puppets!

Level           : Form 1 (Intermediate)

Time           : 20 to 30 minutes

Aims:
To collect information on the internet regarding on the steps that are involved n preparing sock puppets and correctly write the steps in accurate order.

Technical Requirements:

A mobile device with high speed internet connection for every group.

Procedures:

1.      Teacher asks students’ opinions on what can be done using old socks.

2.    Teacher gives a clear explanation that the students are going to search on how to make a sock puppets using the internet.

3.  Teacher asks the students to form a few groups and each group will be provided with a mobile device.

4.     Students are requested to watch a video on how to make a sock puppet by the link given by the teacher.

5.     Students have to look for additional information regarding on the topic.

6.     Teacher distributes the worksheet to every group where they have to list down all the steps on how to make a sock puppet.

7.   In the worksheet, every group is allowed to add a few extra steps on how to decorate the sock puppet according to their own creativity.

Follow-Up Activity:

Using the sock puppets that they have created, every group is asked to record a video of them doing a puppet show and post the video online.

Language Focus:

Writing – students list down all the procedures on how to make a sock puppet.

Worksheet

Below is the list of the equipment needed in preparing a sock puppet. List down all the steps on how to make a sock puppet according to your own creativity. Make use of the video and the additional information that you have as a guideline.

§  Socks

§  Glue

§  Buttons

§  Scissors

§  Pompom

§  Cotton batting

§  Rubber band

§  Others

*You may have extra steps on how you can decorate your own sock puppets.

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