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series can be used in other schools and inspires other people to develop the same products.
Moreover, there are some aspects that should be taken into account by media users so that the media works effectively. The aspects are related to the media
placement, the sitting arrangement, and the storytelling technique. Here are the deep explanations of those aspects.
1. The Media Placement
To help students understand the story, teachers should make sure that the students can see the picture series clearly. The picture series can be placed on a
table in the front part of the class right in the center of the class if teachers stand up, or on teachers‟ lap if the teachers are in a sitting position. The media should be
placed near the students. 2.
The Sitting Arrangement The ideal numbers of students who are involved in the teaching-learning
activities using the picture series are less than 25 students. This really influences the effectiveness of the media use. If it is used in a small class, it will reduce the
space between the media and students so the students will be able to see the media more clearly. In addition, the best sitting arrangement is in a U-type. By sitting in
that type, all of the students can see the media without being restricked by other students.
3. The Storytelling Technique
In order to achieve a successful storytelling activity, teachers should bear in mind some techniques of storytelling. Firstly, teachers should understand the story
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first and remember that, so they will have no difficulty in telling the story to students. Secondly, to make the story alive, teachers should make gestures and
facial expressions. Besides, they should be able to vary their voice paced, tone, and volume. After that, involve students in the storytelling by asking questions
and asking them to do some actions or repeating some important words. Finally, the teacher should always keep eye contact to students.
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