1 Welcome! Please silence your cell phones.

Boulder Valley Volunteer Storyteller Training Session 3 March 2014 Trainer: Kathy Santopietro Weddel 2

3 Session 3 Objectives Practice telling a 4-minute story. Define “bookends” and identify examples. Understand the appropriate use of voice and gestures to convey meaning. Identify elements of an effective storytelling programs for elementary classrooms. Review storyteller observation process and practice observing with a framework. Practice observing with a purpose.

4 Session 3 Agenda Practice telling Offering Appreciations+ Voice and Gestures Bookends Designing a program Guest Teller and Reflections Storyteller Observations

5 It’s Your Turn Introduce your story Tell your story Offer written reflections

6 Voice and Gestures There’s no one right way Only use different character voices that are comfortable for you Only use gestures that are natural for you The purpose of gesturing is to enhance meaning Ask for feedback

Bookends A bookend is a ritual indicating that story time is ready to begin and end. The ritual personalizes your story time and helps audiences move into the world of story. A bookend can be words/phrases  Chant, rhyme, song … A bookend can be an instrument or symbol  Drum, rattle, triangle, rain stick… A bookend can be a position or gesture or movement 7

8 Take a Break and a Breath

How can I learn to be a storyteller? Explicit Learning  Reading about storytelling  Attending a class/workshop  Talking about storytelling Implicit Learning  Watching  Observing with a purpose 9

10 A Story about Watching and Learning Listen Watch Learn

11 Storyteller Observations Why watch? What to watch for? How to watch? How to use what you learn?

12 Storyteller Observations Observation Checklist  Story elements and theme  Voice, Gestures, Presence  Environment Compare your list with the observation checklist. We all think alike!

13 Guest Teller Listen Watch Reflect and Learn

14 What makes a good program? Remember the teacher/storyteller relationship Identify a time frame and stick to it Themes are engaging Pacing is everything Bookending makes for attention Brief, concise introductions make for happy beginnings Practice makes better than the first time

15 Designing a Program 1. Bookend 2. Introduction 3. Story 1 4. Transition 5. Story 2 6. Transition 7. Story 3 8. Closing and Bookend

16 Details, Details, Details… Storyteller name Name tags Standards and Guidelines Storyteller Log

17 Homework Review Study Note #9 Design a 25 to 30-minute program that you can use in a classroom. Identify the target grade level, and theme. Include introductions and bookends. Outline the program using the form provided. Select, learn, practice and be prepared to tell an 8-minute story without notes. Bring copies of your story to share.

18 Session 3 Objectives Look Again Practice telling a 4-minute story. Define “bookends” and identify examples. Understand the appropriate use of voice and gestures to convey meaning. Identify elements of an effective storytelling program for elementary classrooms. Review storyteller observation process and practice observing with a framework. Practice observing with a purpose.

19 How’d we do? Take a moment to write: 3 things you learned 2 things you want to know more about 1 thing you’ll try tomorrow

20 Thank You Thank you for coming! Check your Questions are welcome See you next time