1. Story-Telling
Why 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 is
so much much more!

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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