Then, ask students to choose a story they know will appeal to younger children, for example a traditional tale like The Three Little Pigs. After students have narrowed their storytelling performance criteria and needs, have them work in pairs to practice their ideas and hone their techniques. After partners sign off on each other's performance, they can present the stories to the whole class. Use class responses to further polish the stories. Arrange to have the storytellers perform for a class of younger children in your school district.
All families have stories of their own.
Crafting them to hold an audience's attention is another matter. Discuss the difference between an anecdote and a story. The Arabian Nights. Husain Haddawy, translator. This most recent edition of the Arabic text of the Arabian Nights is the definitive edition of a 14th century Syrian manuscript.