The Art of Storytelling
Mrs. Seaman
Introduction to Education
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What is the Art of Storytelling?
What is the Art of Storytelling?
A Guide to Narrative Elements
"Ingredients to a Story"
"Ingredients to a Story"
~By Khan Academy (more advanced)
Techniques of Storytelling to Children
Techniques of Storytelling to Children
Lesson Sample: The Polar Express
Narrative Elements to Practice
Narrative Elements to Practice
Directions: We will read The Mermaid and the Star aloud once listening to the story. We will then discuss together.
1.What was your favorite part?
2.What did you learn about the Mermaid?
On a second read, we will complete the Narrative Elements chart.
*This book works well with Imagery, too!
See Lesson Plan for Figurative Language (Upper Elementary to Middle School)
Optional: Introduce the five senses chart on Day 2.
How to Select a Children's Book?
~Think about why you are reading the book?
~What is the purpose/value?
~Are you looking for imagery: the five senses?
~Are you looking to teach suspense?
~Are you looking for holiday reads?
~Are you looking for thematic topics: Friendship/Family
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Build your lesson plan around your purpose.
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