CHD 2330 Journal Activity 3 Storytelling Techniques
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Journal Activity 3: Storytelling Techniques
Sarah Davis
Department of Education and Human Services, Florida State College at Jacksonville
CHD 2330: Strategies to Support Emergent Literacy
Lisa Monroe
October 29, 2023
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Journal Activity 3: Storytelling Techniques
Storytime was one of my favorite times of the day when I was a child. Having my mother
and older sister read to me alternately is one of my favorite story time memories. I was able to
retain the emotional rise and fall of each story as I listened to their distinct voices and saw their
excitement for each narrative's conclusion. Because of their approaches, I eventually fell in love
with reading and storytelling. For a variety of reasons, it's crucial to use storytelling approaches
while reading to young children. Those who love to read to young children, such as parents,
caretakers, siblings, teachers, and others, can capture and hold the attention of the audience by
using storytelling tactics, which also aid in the young reader's comprehension.
Selecting literature that combines enjoyable literary experiences is one of the most crucial
aspects of storytelling strategies since it sparks readers' attention and increases their passion for
reading. Teachers are among the most influential adults on young people and have a significant
impact on how students view literacy and reading. When reading to children, it is helpful to pose
questions so they may learn about the connections made in the story. Their interest can be
sparked by talking about the processes involved in book creation and the responsibilities that
authors and artists play (Morrow, 2019, p. 292). Students' attention might also be sparked by
selecting novels that relate to the curricular theme being taught. Other methods for engaging
young children in storytelling include the use of puppets, sound effects, story props, personal
illustrations while reading, felt and magnetic boards with story characters, and certain digital
applications (Morrow, 2019, p. 295-296).
Storytelling requires comprehension of literature in addition to capturing children's
attention. Storytelling becomes more enjoyable when it incorporates activities that may be done
after reading, singing songs, and altering the voices of characters to distinguish who is who. It is
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crucial to select novels that are appropriate for the audience; stories with a distinct setting,
theme, episode, and resolution enhance the narrative experience (Morrow, 2019, p. 293). Seeing
the illustrations in the book can also help children develop a love of storytelling by enabling
them to visualize the content they are reading and improve their understanding of the narrative.
Children's imaginations thrive when storytelling is done creatively, and this encourages them to
try telling stories themselves and learn to read (Morrow, 2019, p. 294). Other creative tactics
include employing expressions and exhibiting emotions that correspond with what is being read.
I've learned from my storytelling experience that I can convey a lot of emotion through
the voices and facial expressions I use to represent the characters. I believe that by holding the
book steadily and at the right angle, I allowed my audience to see the pictures and appreciate
both the story's content and the artwork. If I read more slowly to guarantee that I make fewer
mistakes, I think I can enhance my reading considerably. Additionally, I believe that I could have
asked my audience more questions during the story to help them grasp and comprehend it better
and to give them more time to process the pages and artwork as we read them. I believe that, all
in all, I try my hardest to make storytelling a pleasurable, instructive, and intimate experience;
but a few minor adjustments would greatly enhance my storytelling experiences.
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References
Morrow, L.M. (2020). Literacy development in the early years: Helping children read and write.
Pearson.