Monday, October 24, 2016

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Right Approach For Story Telling

As much as storytelling is important, it is also important to make sure that it is being told in the right way. The 7 points mentioned below will help you understand these techniques and become a better storyteller:

 1. Length Of The Story
A story should neither be too short nor too long. A short story might not be able to deliver the right message, while a long one might become boring and uninteresting. So, decide the length by keeping your audience in mind.

 2. Comfortable Setting
Choose a comfortable space to read out the story. The place should create the perfect mood and ambiance for storytelling.

3. A Proper Introduction
If you are telling it from memory, let your child know where you heard the story or who you heard it from. Tell them how it helped you and how you think it will benefit your audience. Try to create an interest right from the start.

4. Proper Expressions
While narrating a story, make sure to use proper hand gestures and facial expressions. You can also make different sounds or ask your child to do so to make storytelling as interesting as possible.

 5. Loud But Slow
Make sure you speak loudly but at a slow pace. Your voice should be able to depict the right kind of emotions as mentioned in the story. Vary your voice, tone, pitch as per the requirement of the story and use pauses at appropriate places.

6.  Involve Your Children
Try to involve your children by using various phrases or by asking them questions like ‘Do you know?’ You can also ask them to find out the message conveyed through the story, thereby making them more involved.

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