Making and Using Story Sacks for Family Learning

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
A/505/8711
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the purpose and content of story sacks.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the purpose of story sacks.
  • 1.2
    Describe possible components of story sacks.
2

Be able to produce a story sack and contents.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Produce a story sack and contents.
  • 2.2
    Explain the main characteristics / features of the story.
  • 2.3
    Describe simple games and characters for inclusion in the story sack.
3

Be able to use a story sack.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Tell or read a story to a child, showing different ways in which the characters and props can be used.
4

Be able to encourage reading for meaning and comprehension.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Ask a child a range of questions whilst using a story sack to promote prediction skills.
  • 4.2
    Ask a child a range of questions whilst using a story sack to confirm understanding.
  • 4.3
    Use any illustrations to support the child's understanding of the story.
5

Be able to use the prompt card to develop literacy skills.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Carry out the exercises identified on the prompt card and reflect upon the experience.
  • 5.2
    Assess own role in the process.
6

Know about sequencing skills and open questioning.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Help a child re-tell a story in the correct sequence using the characters/props in the story sack and explain the purpose.
  • 6.2
    Guide a child by using open questioning and explain the importance of this.
7

Be able to use story sacks to identify language opportunities.

Assessment Criteria

  • 7.1
    Play a game from a story sack and assess its success in terms of language development over a stated period of time.
  • 7.2
    Reflect on the factors affecting its success.
8

Know how to evaluate the use of story sacks.

Assessment Criteria

  • 8.1
    Identify the learning opportunities presented when using a story sack with a child.
  • 8.2
    Describe the factors affecting the successful use of story sacks.