STORYTELLING

1、STORYTELLINGUNLOCK THE MYSTERIES OF WORDS 1Value of StorytellingA sharing experience that leads to booksDiscovery of the way an author creates mood, response and imagesIntroduces books of qualityEncourages the art of listeningIntroduces patterns of language and extends vocabularyKeeps alive the cult

2、ural heritage of a people2Pick the RIGHT story to tell!A single theme, clearly definedA well developed plotStyle vivid word pictures, pleasing sounds, rhythmCharacterization: believable, qualities such as good and evil, beautyDramatic appealAppropriateness for the listener3A Story a Month TLC -reser

3、veIf you give a pig a pancakePumpkin pumpkinMouse paintThe napping houseThe snowy dayHattie and the FoxIn the tall, tall grassThe little mouse, the big hungry bear and the red ripe strawberryAre you my mother?The carrot seedThe very busy spiderThe kissing handWhat a wonderful world4Storytelling Mate

4、rial/Lesson Evaluation Form EVALUATION CRITERIAIs the story selection appropriate for a Storytelling activity?0 1 2 3 4 5Does the material adequately reflect the studentlearning objective and appropriate grade level? 0 1 2 3 4 5Does the material and lesson plan reflect time, thought, and CREATIVITY

5、in preparation?0 1 2 3 4 5Is the material and lesson plan developmentallyappropriate for early childhood education withneat and legible handwriting?0 1 2 3 4 5Are student directions on or with the materialand clearly stated at the appropriate readinglevel? Is material self-checking for students?0 1

6、2 3 4 5Is the material neat, attractive and freefrom cultural or sexual stereotyping?0 1 2 3 4 5Does the lesson plan address use of materialin a meaningful and developmentally appropriateway?0 1 2 3 4 5Does the material reinforce retelling and story sequence?0 1 2 3 4 5Does the lesson include an app

7、ropriateassessment for retelling?0 1 2 3 4 5Is the material durable and placed in an appropriate container for center activities?0 1 2 3 4 5Comments:Your score out of possible 50 points _ 5Guidelines for StorytellingChoose a story you are familiar with/likeRead it two or three timesGet the main orde

8、r of the story in your mindTry telling the story to yourselfReread the story/mirror & tapeAdd facial and hand expressions/noisesUse your voice for character traits and to express suspense, surprise, joy, sorrow, etc6More guidelinesKeep your eyes moving over audienceUse pauses wiselyWrite down specific rhymes on backs of cards if you need a r