storytelling techniques

It is an Art using…

Vocalization

Physical Movement

Language

Songs for Children

Pen, pen de sarapenDe kutsilyo de almasenHaw, haw de karabaw, batuten

Leron, leron sintaButo ng papayaDala - dala’y busloSisidlan ng bungaPagdating sa duloNabali ang sangaKapos kapalaranHumanap ng iba

Information

Beliefs

Values

Why Tell Stories?

Provider

• Parent

• Teacher

• Librarian

• Community Worker

Audience

A storyteller must know the children for

whom the books are intended to

Basic Needs of Children

Material Need Need to be Love and be Loved

Need of spiritual security

Need to Achieve

Need to belong

Need to know

Reading Interest of Children

Age Interest

Two years old and below

Handling of books Looking at pictures Being read to Sounds of words

Three to six years old

Factual stories Rhymes and jingles Attractive illustrations Fanciful stories

Six to seven years old

Funny stories Animal tales

Eight to ten years old

Folk and fairy tales Love stories about real

children

Eleven to twelve years old

Home life Domestic happenings Romance Adventures and action Humor

Higher age level History, biography, humor Hobbies, travel, nature Lands and people, science

Ways of Telling Children a Story….

Storytelling

Story Reading

Story Living

Read-Aloud

Storytelling

❃ Oldest way to a story❃ Oldest form of literature

Stories that are ideal for storytelling:❃ Stories with verbal humor.

ex. Tiki Tiki Tembo by Arlene Mosel

❃ Stories with repetitive line. ex. Mother Goose Rhymes, Many of Grimm’s Tales &

Regional Tales

❃ Personal Tales❃ Supernaturals

Preparing for Storytelling

1. Read the entire story three to four times.

2. Internalize the basic storyline.

3. Read it aloud to familiarize yourself with certain expressions, repetitions and phrasing.

4. Note which portion need to be modified.

5. Practice.

Storytelling Presentation

1. Make sure audience/ listeners are comfortable.

2. Make sure audience/ listeners can hear.

3. Maintain eye contact with the listeners.

4. Consciously use pitch, stress, junction and pace to create and sustain mood.

5. Use confidential tone unless the story dictates otherwise.

6. Articulate clearly.

7. Keep the story moving.

Story Reading ❃ Use of Big Books

❃ Ideal for Kindergarten

Tips

❃ Go through the story and talk the illustrations page by page.

❃ Read each page aloud, point to each word and encourage the children to read aloud with you.

❃ Pause every now and then and allow them to read by themselves if they can; continue reading aloud if they hesitate or falter

❃ Do this over and over again and experience their joy in learning to read.

❃ Make certain that the illustrations are visible to all.

❃ Share the story in one sitting.

STORY LIVING

An option when the story has to be acted out with props; like puppets, flannel boards or chalk.

It is what most of us call “dramatization”

Tips1. Identify and practice the voice changes

and the appropriate gestures that make the story live.

2. Identify and practice the use of props that best catch the plot, characters, or mood.

3. Practice the sequencing of cumulative tales so that the sharing is smooth and invites the participation of children.

Read-Aloud

Read-alouds start at home. These are special sessions when a parent or

caregiver takes the time to read to children with ages ranging from zero (0) to

preschool age.

Tips• Begin reading to children as soon as possible.

The younger you start them the better. • Use Mother Goose rhymes and songs to

stimulate the infant’s language and listening skills. Simple but boldly colored picture books arouse the child’s curiosity and visual sense.

• Read as often as you and the child have time for.• Remember that the art of listening is an acquired

one. It must be taught and cultivated gradually. • Start with picture books and go on to storybooks.

Rhymes for Children

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timbaUmakyat sa mabolo Heto na si PayatInabutan ng bagyo May dalang

patpat

• Occasionally read above the children’s intellectual level and challenge their minds.

• Remember that reading aloud comes naturally to very few people. To do it successfully, you must practice.

• Read slowly enough for the child to build mental pictures of what has been read.

• Lead by example. Make sure the children see you read for pleasure other than at Read-Aloud time.

A book is a good book for children only when they

enjoy it

while…

A book is a poor book for children even when adult rate it as a classic, if children are not

able to read and enjoy it