PROJECT: TELLING A STORY
This project gives you the chance to use the storytelling techniques you have learned.
Here is your goal for this assignment:
Apply principles of effective story-telling
Now that you understand the characters in the story and their actions and feelings a little better, you are almost ready to retell the story of Alfred the Great in your own words. Read over the following storytelling hints and remember them.
Know the story well
Understand the character traits of the people involved
Use colorful words and expressions to reveal feelings and attitudes
Pause slightly to emphasize a word or phrase or for a special effect
Use pitch and stress to lend variety and meaning to your voice
Tell a story. Ask a friend or parent to listen to you tell the story of Alfred the Great. Ask your listener to tell you if you remembered to use all the points above in telling your story.
After you tell the story, it's time for you to write about the experience. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Briefly write down the story you told in your own words. If you chose a story other than the one about Alfred the Great, include the title and author.
2. What did you find most challenging about telling a story? .
3. What did you find most enjoyable about telling a story? .
4. Write down two things you would do differently if you were to tell the story again. .
5. Write down two suggestions that your listener(s) gave for improvement. If your listener(s) has not yet made suggestions, ask for some and write them below.
Option: Pick your own favorite story, approved by your teacher, and retell it in your own words. Then answer the questions above.