StoryStory --TellingTellingWhy is it important?

prepared by Annabel Desira

different from simply reading!

Story-telling does not necessarily:� involve a book� ask the participants to be seated� have everyone just listening� take you in one direction

Story-Telling isso much much more!

Why do we like stories?

� We are curious.� It’s one way of learning about

things.� It helps us identify ourselves with

the characters of the story.� It bonds us as a group or family.� It can be a set recreational time to

enjoy.

Some things to look for in the first stories you tell ...

� You have to like the story.� It should be short.� It helps if the story comes from your own

culture or a similar one.� It is easier to start with a story that has a fair

amount of repetition.� The story should have at least one

memorable moment or a surprise twist, or a deeply satisfying ending.

Before Telling the Story …

� Learning the Story.� Are you an imitator?� Are you a memorizer?� Are you a spur of the moment improvisor?� Are you a picturer?

For more information about this check : The Story Telling Handbook by Anne Pellowski

Performing the Story

� Opening lines.� Pacing your story.� Facial expressions.� Distractions during story –telling.� What if you forget part of the story?� Ending your story.

In Summary …

� Choose a Story� Remember the Story� Material Preparation� Be Yourself� Use your Voice Well� Use Special Effects and Music� Remember to make use of Body & Face