To further augment the group's comprehension, introduce crucial vocabulary. Follow up by repeating key ideas and vocabulary throughout and after the story event. Extend into interpretive, reflective, and applied activities to encourage further language and concept exploration. It is usually best to keep the tale simple, with few characters and with built-in repetition. This reduces cognitive load.
Repetition also allows for more participant interaction.
An established purpose and participatory roles help listeners take a more active role during the storytelling event. Diversity of cultural backgrounds within your group will of course influence the choice of material. A homogeneous group will have a shared oral tradition that will be reflected in your instructional choices. A heterogeneous group may benefit from stories that emerge as similar tales from several cultures. Many folk and fairy tales resemble similar tales from several cultures.