Conscience alley

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word tennis
Conscience alley
key stage 1
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Word Tennis
Upon Time Was. Prince
Once a There a
Children take it in turns to make up a story.
Child 1 starts the story with one word, the next
child carries it on with the next word. They
continue in this way to create a story. The
children collaborate on how to make the story
better by adding twists and problems along the
way.
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All Change
The same story is told using two different forms
of expression. The first time the story is told
the storyteller uses one tone of voice and very
little description. The children are asked how
the story can be improved. The second time the
storyteller adds expression and detail to
emphasise the difference.
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Normally used to enhance speaking and listening
at key stage two, but can also work effectively
in key stage one, here are some examples below
History
Literacy
R.E.
Taking on the role of a young soldier deciding if
he should go to war or not in World War One
The role of a famous story character eg, Little
Red Riding Hood, deciding whether to stray from
the path
The role of Three Wise Men deciding to tell King
Herod about the location of the baby Jesus
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This is an example of using conscience alley
during a Literacy lesson in Key stage one
Little Red Riding Hood

• During this topic we explored a variety of
  speaking and listening opportunities before
  experimenting with conscience alley such as.
• Interviewing the Big Bad Wolf to decide if he is
  telling the truth.
• Retelling the story in their own words round a
  circle
• Still images to investigate the thoughts and
  feelings of the characters
• Acting out the role of the central character and
  talking through dilemmas they face.

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Year 2 activity
The life story of Florence Nightingale was read
through until it came to the point were Florence
had to make the decision to disobey her parents
and become a nurse or listen to her calling from
God. The class were faced with the dilemma, they
were split into groups to develop their views.
positive view
negative view
Florence Nightingale should become a nurse
Florence Nightingale shouldnt become a nurse
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Year 2 activity
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Workshop activity 1
The story would be read through up until the
point were Little Red Riding Hood is approached
by the Wolf, who suggested she pick some flowers
for her Grandma. At this point you and Little
Red Riding Hood are faced with a dilemma, split
into groups to develop your views.
positive view
negative view
Little Red Riding Hood should stray from the path
and pick flowers for her Grandma
Little Red Riding Hood shouldnt stray from the
path and go straight to Grandmas house
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Workshop activity 2
The group will be split into two, one with a
positive view of the situation, one with the
negative view. In the two groups discuss why you
should take that view and advice you could give
to the character as they walk though the alley
positive view
negative view
Cinderella should go to the ball
Cinderella should stay at home and clean
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