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. A Story a Month – TLC -reserve  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

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