Local guiding- Commentary materials

Commentary materials for Local Guiding

1. LOCAL GUIDING Commentary materials

2. SOURCES OF COMMENTARY MATERIALS A. PRIMARY DATA -first-hand experiences *EXPERIENCE is the BEST Teacher

3. SOURCES OF COMMENTARY MATERIALS B. SECONDARY INFORMATION -from reading books, internet, magazines and other references Ex: Travel magazine, Travel journals and blogs, Travel and Tourism references

4. SOURCES OF COMMENTARY MATERIALS C. TECHNICAL DATA -expert knowledge from education and training Ex: Seminars, training centers, universities and etc.

5. SOURCES OF COMMENTARY MATERIALS D. CURRENT EVENTS -recent happenings and events Ex: Weather reports, road and traffic updates and social events

6. SOURCES OF COMMENTARY MATERIALS E. TRIVIAS -tidbits of almost anything Ex: factual information about some people, places or events

7. TYPES OF COMMENTARIES -welcome remarks -giving description and advices -answering queries -additional notes A. REQUIRED COMMENTARY B. INFORMATIVE COMMENTARY C. REQUESTED COMMENTARY D. OPTIONAL COMMENTARY

8. COMPONENTS OF COMMENTARY -welcoming spill - answers 5WH’s -reactions and questions -emphasize important matters -show concern -ending remarks A. INTRODUCTION B. BODY OF COMMENTARY C. FEEDBACK D. SUMMARY OF THE COMMENTARY E. REMINDERS/ WARNINGS F. THANK YOU AND GOODBYE

9. TIPS 1. Make sure that stories have beginnings, middle story and endings. 2. Collect stories 3. Create a theme 4. Stimulate curiosity