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STORYTELLING

STORYTELLING. UNLOCK THE MYSTERIES OF WORDS . Value of Storytelling. A sharing experience that leads to books Discovery of the way an author creates mood, response and images Introduces books of quality Encourages the art of listening Introduces patterns of language and extends vocabulary

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STORYTELLING

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  1. STORYTELLING UNLOCK THE MYSTERIES OF WORDS

  2. Value of Storytelling • A sharing experience that leads to books • Discovery of the way an author creates mood, response and images • Introduces books of quality • Encourages the art of listening • Introduces patterns of language and extends vocabulary • Keeps alive the cultural heritage of a people

  3. Pick the RIGHT story to tell! • A single theme, clearly defined • A well developed plot • Style – vivid word pictures, pleasing sounds, rhythm • Characterization: believable, qualities such as good and evil, beauty • Dramatic appeal • Appropriateness for the listener

  4. If you give a pig a pancake Pumpkin pumpkin Mouse paint The napping house The snowy day Hattie and the Fox In the tall, tall grass The little mouse, the big hungry bear and the red ripe strawberry Are you my mother? The carrot seed The very busy spider The kissing hand What a wonderful world A Story a Month – TLC -reserve

  5. Storytelling Material/Lesson Evaluation Form • EVALUATION CRITERIA • Is the story selection appropriate for a • Storytelling activity? 0 1 2 3 4 5 • Does the material adequately reflect the student • learning objective and appropriate grade level? 0 1 2 3 4 5 • Does the material and lesson plan reflect time, • thought, and CREATIVITY in preparation? 0 1 2 3 4 5 • Is the material and lesson plan developmentally • appropriate for early childhood education with • neat and legible handwriting? 0 1 2 3 4 5 • Are student directions on or with the material • and clearly stated at the appropriate reading • level? Is material self-checking for students? 0 1 2 3 4 5 • Is the material neat, attractive and free • from cultural or sexual stereotyping? 0 1 2 3 4 5 • Does the lesson plan address use of material • in a meaningful and developmentally appropriate • way? 0 1 2 3 4 5 • Does the material reinforce retelling • and story sequence? 0 1 2 3 4 5 • Does the lesson include an appropriate • assessment for retelling? 0 1 2 3 4 5 • Is the material durable and placed in an • appropriate container for center activities? 0 1 2 3 4 5 •  Comments: •  Your score out of possible 50 points _______________________

  6. Guidelines for Storytelling • Choose a story you are familiar with/like • Read it two or three times • Get the main order of the story in your mind • Try telling the story to yourself • Reread the story/mirror & tape • Add facial and hand expressions/noises • Use your voice for character traits and to express suspense, surprise, joy, sorrow, etc

  7. More guidelines • Keep your eyes moving over audience • Use pauses wisely • Write down specific rhymes on backs of cards if you need a reminder • Add poetry, songs, folklore • Use props/materials to add to story • Practice, practice, practice • Good luck telling your stories

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