See separate handout for response ideas. As a general guideline, one to two significant responses will be expected each week for a total of at least 24 for the class term for graduate students and at least 12 for the class term for undergraduate students . Be sure to include chapter books as well as picture books. Storytelling Presentation Select a story that appeals to you. You may want to select a folktale or one that has a repetitious pattern.
Folktales are usually easier to learn than other types of traditional literature.
The story should take between three to eight minutes to tell. On the day you tell your story, Oct. 26, prepare a written statement to turn in with your evaluations which includes the title of your story, intended audience, full bibliographic information on the source of the story, and indicate if you revised or abridged the story. Prepare a 2-4 page guide on your author to distribute to members of the class. These are due NOV 9. This should include read-alouds or booktalks, and might include activities.