STORYTELLING
Cedar Ridge Elementary holds an annual Storytelling Festival, usually in February. Students compete to be the best storytellers in their classes, then grade levels, and finally in the school. School winners go to a District competition. Winners of the District level may be invited as guest storytellers at the world-famous Timpanogos Storytelling Festival.
I do not require students to compete. However, I encourage them to participate. Some kids who struggle with reading or writing find one of their gifts is storytelling.
Below are requirements and suggestions for those who wish to compete.
I do not require students to compete. However, I encourage them to participate. Some kids who struggle with reading or writing find one of their gifts is storytelling.
Below are requirements and suggestions for those who wish to compete.
BASICS
1. Time: 3-6 minutes
2. Eye Contact: meet audience members' eyes while telling your story
3. Speed: slow down and speed up appropriately with your story
4. Diction: speak clearly
5. Volume: vary the loudness of your voice appropriately with your story
6. Engaging: pick a story that's fun to tell and fun to listen to
7. Practice! Practice! Practice! (Did I mention that you should practice?)
1. Time: 3-6 minutes
2. Eye Contact: meet audience members' eyes while telling your story
3. Speed: slow down and speed up appropriately with your story
4. Diction: speak clearly
5. Volume: vary the loudness of your voice appropriately with your story
6. Engaging: pick a story that's fun to tell and fun to listen to
7. Practice! Practice! Practice! (Did I mention that you should practice?)
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