ABSTRACT
My interest in using stories to plan cross-curricular lessons came after I attended a workshop for all lower-primary English facilitators in the region. The purpose of the workshop was to develop the use of stories in our classrooms. It gave an example of how one can plan a cross-curricular lesson. We discussed and shared ideas with other facilitators on why stories are important to younger learners. We concluded that stories
encourage learners to read
make learners fluent in the language
encourage learners to make their own stories
help learners put ideas in order
increase understanding and vocabulary
encourage turn-taking in communication
give learners confidence and self-esteem
help learners understand other subjects better
provide fun and enjoyment
