Activity E (optional activity)

Oral expression

This simulation involves all tutors in creating a round-robin story with a twist.

Why choose this activity?

You should use one of the simulations (Activity A, B, C or D) to give a taste of what it is like to have a learning disability. This is a fun activity that shows an oral expression problem.

Simulation of problem

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

  1. Inform tutors that now they are going to build a group story. One person will start the story and each person will then add a sentence.
  2. Give the rules:
    • The story must be interesting and coherent.
    • The story must include character development and a plot.
    • You must use varied sentence structure and interesting vocabulary.
    • By the way, you are not allowed to use the letter n.
  3. You may start the story or get someone else to start. Don’t give tutors much time to think. Make them redo a sentence if an n is included.
  4. End after one round if you have a large group. Every tutor should have had at least one attempt at the task.
  5. Point out:
    • The story didn’t follow the rules well.
    • They had trouble at the word level due to the letter restriction and this caused problems in fluency. Also, the sentences tended to be short.
    • They sounded like a person with dysnomia, an expressive language disability, characterized by a word-finding difficulty.


Treat your learner with respect and dignity.

J. A. Fowler in Learning disabilities training: A new approach