Day: 19 June 2014 | How to Tell A Great Story

‘Ssh by John Eliot (Author), Anne Lamali (Illustrator)

‘SSH
by John Eliot (Author), Anne Lamali (Illustrator)
Paperback: 50 pages
Publisher: Mosaïque Press (May 1, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1906852294
ISBN-13: 978-1906852290

As explained on the Amazon.com website, ‘Ssh is a collection of poems presented in a chapbook. The poems cover incidents in the poet’s life as well as his memories and thoughts that range from incidents during the First World War gleaned from family photos to the birth of his son. Born in Leicester, Eliot now lives in rural France with his family. ‘Ssh is his first collection of poetry. Anne Lamali contributes a number of illustrations in the chapbook.

Storytelling tips for Teachers

Storytelling tips for Teachers

Helping Children Choose Stories

*Preselect a pool of stories for younger children and students who have never told a story.
*Tell or read examples of different kinds of stories.
*Each student should consider their audience before choosing a story.
*Each student should also read at least five stories before choosing his/her story to tell.
*Every students should tell a different story.

Storytelling can be a valuable teaching aid

Storytelling can be a valuable teaching aid

AORN Journal, Sept, 2000 by Carolyn A. Ramsey

Storytelling is not a new concept for teaching others. Narratives in the Bible and Native American folklore are prime examples. For generations, we have relied on stories from our ancestors to teach us values and expectations. Storytelling can be used to teach any topic to any group of individuals. Most people like to talk about their past experiences, and with a little refinement, storytelling can be used effectively for teaching and precepting in the perioperative setting.

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