Storytelling
Everyone loves a good story! The projects in this manual are designed
to help you develop storytelling skills.
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1. The Folk Tale
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7-9 minutes |
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To tell a folk tale that is entertaining and enjoyable for a specific age group.
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To use vivid imagery and voice to enhance the tale.
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2. Let`s Get Personal
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6-8 minutes |
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To learn the elements of a good story.
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To create and tell an original story based on a personal experience.
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3. The Moral of the Story
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4-6 minutes |
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To understand that a story can be entertaining yet display moral
values.
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To create a new story that offers a lesson or moral.
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To tell the story, using the skills developed in the previous two
projects.
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4. The Touching Story
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6-8 minutes |
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To understand the techniques available to arouse emotion.
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To become skilled in arousing emotions while telling a story.
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5. Bringing History to Life
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7-9 minutes |
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To understand the purpose of stories about historical events or
people.
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To use the storytelling skills developed in the preceding projects
to tell a story about a historical event or person.
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Note: For some speech projects, the presentation
time may also include additional segments for such activities as question-and-answer
periods, depending on the project.
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