STORYTELLING

Reported by: Marisol Fabrero

StorytellingStorytelling is the social and cultural activity of sharing stories, often with improvisation, theatrics, or embellishment.

Confucius To inspire his followers.

Jatakas or birth stories of Buddha To promote their religion.

Hebrew people Bible stories

Jesus of Nazareth The most skilled storyteller.

The Ancient Storytellers

Troubadour The travelling storyMinstrels Humble birth; tales of heroes of old

as well as new stories.John Newberry Known as the father of children’s

literature.Hans Christian Andersen Prince of all storywriters for children. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Marie Shedlock

First to establish the weekly story hour.Promotes the storytelling in the public libraries.

Spiritual valuesMolds character by changing attitudes;Brings spiritual enrichment by giving real joy to the

listener;Release from tension; Develop a sense of humor;Open the windows of imagination; Establish a happy relationship between storyteller and

listener.

Values of Storytelling

Intellectual values Imparts informationIntroduces the individual to the best in

literature;Gives the child opportunity for self-

expression.

Choosing the story

First things first!!

A story....- Bring life.- Attractive.- Language must be suited.- Pointed out that people of the same age with

different interests- The moral influence is positive

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Infants and Toddlers Books that introduce the basics;Brief and simple;With large and colorful pictures, thick and solid

pages.Uses of repetitive or rhyming phrasesStories that are told about him

Kindergarten age rhythmic stories; stories talks about how other children

similar or different;Stories that talks about natural objects and

living creatures.

Primary Age Fairy stories;Wonder stories;Stories from real life.

Junior AgeHero stories;Stories of Adult life and

Biography and historical narrative.

AdolescenceoRomance stories;oHigh idealism;oLoyalty to principle

Preparing a Story

-Selecting books to read aloud-Learn the plot of the story;-Live with the characters;-Envision of the environment;-Analyze the story;

-Practice makes perfect -Interest; -Try them out several times on your own first;

-Try a bit of dramatic;-The children can join with;-Skip the unnecessary.

STORYTELLING TIPS

Few possible distractions;Physical nearness and semi circle is suggested;

Eye contact and light up your face;Give voice to the story;Tell the story without the book;Do pause and gestures andUse props

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Proverb 22:6

References: 1. Royal, Claudia. (1955) Storytelling Broadman Press:

Nashville, Tennessee.2. Retrieved from URL http://

oureverydaylife.com/criteria-used-select-story-children-13101.html

National Trust () Storytelling tips.Bruce Potts () Storytelling tips for primary teachers Retrieved from URL http://www.teachprimary.com/learning_resources/view/storytelling-tips-for-primary-teachers