Step 1
Do you agree or disagree with the statement. Support your opinions with some proofs. Use the words from task 1.
A successful person is a gifted person.
Step 2
Make a list of tips how parents may identify and develop child’s talents and abilities.
Step 3
Read the suggested list of tips and range them from the most important to the least important. Explain your choice.
Complete the statements with ideas why it is necessary to do. Use the words to help you: to inspire, to develop, to reinforce, to build up, to promote, to encourage,
Model:
Involve your child into team sports to develop his / her cooperative andcompetitive skills.
Team sports – they don’t have to cost the earth particularly if there are older siblings, cousins and friends to pass down uniforms and equipment.
_____Praise your child for being a hard worker ____________________________
_____Discuss the merits of one book or film over another ____________________
_____Get out into the natural world _____________________________________
_____Encourage children to stage performances for family and friends _________
_____Attend public performances together _______________________________
_____Go to an exhibition at a museum or gallery __________________________
_____Involve your child into team sports _________________________________
Step 4
Listen to a psychologist and compare which tips have already been mentioned and add new ones.
Step 5
Answer the questions.
What makes children exceptional?Do the words ‘gifted’ and talented mean the same?What are the characteristics of a talented child?How can parents help talented children?
Step 6
Read the article “What makes an exceptional child”, find answers to the above questions and compare with yours.
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