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The
Upside-Down Farm (Audio)
A wacky look at a subject every child knows. A song and storytelling
session with original material and some old favorites.
E-A-R-T-H
Interaction and plenty of information, along with a good dose of
fun, make this session on saving the environment a favorite.
The Great American Revolution!
Stories and songs about the American revolutionary struggle get
young peope involved!
Greek Myths
Homer was a storyteller. Let your students hear these riveting tales
in their original form: told by the teller!
Sing YOUR song!
Songs tell stories. And children can tell stories by creating their
own songs! A natural link with any writing curriculum!
A Chinese Sojourn
Stories and rhymes and just a hint of Chinese make this session
informative and fun.
On a Southern Breeze
Appalachian Jack Tales, B’rer Rabbit, and ballads celebrate
shared Southern tradition!
We Are ALL Storytellers
This session gets kids of all ages excited about the art of telling
a story well. Guaranteed fun!
Oh Freedom!
The courage of those who resisted slavery is linked to the battle
for Civil Rights, as well as to the everyday heroism of standing
up for justice.
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Residencies
Using methods drawn from years of experience as a teacher,
journalist, scholar, professional writer and performer, residency
programs inspire a lasting appreciation of the power of language.
Storytelling
Residency
Students enjoy performances and learn how to tell stories.
The experience builds classroom community, develops language
and cognitive abilities, and inspires confidence in public
speaking. The residnecy also includes a dynamic faculty in-service
program on communication in the classroom.
Writing Is Just Talking On Paper
Storytelling sparks the imagination, and it provides the perfect
framework for writing. This workshop demonstrates new strategies
for teachers, even as it turns young writers on.
Revving
Up the Read Aloud 3-5
When students read aloud with their "storytelling voices,"
enjoyment—and comprehension—increase dramatically.
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Shakespeare
and His Day
Shakespeare drew on the power of the oral tradition in all his work.
A weave of poetry, drama, balladry and history inspires appreciation
for the great Bard.
Poetry OFF the Page!
Words come alive when spoken. And poetry at its best should be heard
as well as read. This session offers a stimulating and absorbing exprerience.
Southern Legends
Spanish conquistadors and the French colonialists. Ghosts and treasure.
The Father of Waters. Legends make fascinating history.
Ghosts I Have Known
A terrific introduction to the most popular genre of the oral tale:
ghost stories. The performance demonstrates the creative link between
fear and imagination. Students also learn to tell a tale!
Heroes
Stories about heroes allow young listeners to “walk a mile”
with those who found victory against seemingly invincible odds.
Mississippi Legends
Spanish conquistadors and the French colonialists. A treasure-chest
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