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    Story Telling & Retelling (GK- G4+)

    Story Telling & Retelling (GK- G4+)

    Categories: Reading, Speaking
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    About Course

    From an early age, this program helps children develop language thinking and expression skills, while building confidence and effective communication. Each story is thoughtfully selected by teachers to support well-rounded growth. The aim is not just silent reading—but also encouraging children to confidently retell the stories aloud, strengthening both comprehension and speaking abilities.

    Course Content

    Story Telling and Retell Course Lesson Plan (Grades 4-10)
    Course Overview This 25-week course is designed to develop students' storytelling skills, focusing on vocal variety, characterization, and narrative techniques. Students will learn to retell stories by stepping into the shoes of different characters, enhancing their public speaking and drama skills. The course will culminate in a final performance where students will showcase their storytelling abilities.

    Story Telling and Retell Course Lesson Plan (Grades 4-10)
    Objectives Develop vocal variety and expressiveness Understand and portray different characters Enhance listening and retelling skills Build confidence in public speaking Foster creativity and imagination Materials Needed Course books: (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep/Inkheart) Props and costumes that might help with your performances Notebooks and pens internet connection and computer Weekly Lesson Plan Weeks 1-2: Introduction to Storytelling Week 1: Introduction and Icebreakers Icebreaker activities Introduction to the course objectives and expectations Discussion on the importance of storytelling Brief storytelling by the instructor Week 2: Elements of a Good Story Discuss the elements of a good story (plot, characters, setting, conflict, resolution) Interactive activity: Group creation of a short story Homework: Write a short story using the discussed elements Weeks 3-4: Voice and Expression Week 3: Vocal Variety Introduction to vocal techniques (pitch, pace, volume, tone) Practice exercises for vocal variety Group activity: Reading a passage with different vocal expressions Week 4: Expressive Reading Focus on reading with expression and emotion Practice with short, emotive texts Homework: Record an expressive reading of a chosen text Weeks 5-6: Characterization Week 5: Understanding Characters Discuss character traits and motivations Activity: Create and describe an original character Group exercise: Role-play different characters Week 6: Voice and Movement Practice using different voices for different characters Incorporate movement and gestures Homework: Write a short dialogue between two characters and practice performing it Weeks 7-8: Story Retelling Techniques Week 7: Listening and Retelling Practice active listening skills Activity: Partner storytelling and retelling Homework: Retell a story heard in class to a family member Week 8: Adding Personal Touch Discuss how to add personal flair to retelling Practice retelling a known story with unique twists Group activity: Each student retells a familiar story with their own twist Weeks 9-10: Folktales and Myths Week 9: Introduction to Folktales Discuss the characteristics of folktales and myths Group reading and discussion of a popular folktale Homework: Research and prepare to tell a folktale from another culture Week 10: Retelling Folktales Students share their researched folktales Group feedback and discussion Activity: Re-enactment of a folktale in small groups Weeks 11-12: Developing Storylines Week 11: Plot Development Discuss plot structure (beginning, middle, end) Group activity: Develop a plot outline for a new story Homework: Write a detailed plot outline Week 12: Story Mapping Introduce story mapping techniques Individual activity: Map out a story using a storyboard Group sharing and feedback Weeks 13-14: Dialogue and Monologue Week 13: Writing Dialogue Discuss the importance of dialogue in storytelling Practice writing realistic and engaging dialogue Group activity: Create a short scene with dialogue Week 14: Monologue Practice Introduction to monologues Practice writing and performing monologues Homework: Write and memorize a short monologue Weeks 15-16: Improvisation Week 15: Introduction to Improv Discuss the basics of improvisational storytelling Group activities: Improv games and exercises Homework: Create an improvised story outline Week 16: Advanced Improv Techniques Practice advanced improv techniques Group activity: Improv storytelling in pairs and small groups Feedback and discussion Weeks 17-18: Storytelling with Props Week 17: Using Props in Storytelling Discuss the use of props to enhance storytelling Practice incorporating props into stories Group activity: Create a story using given props Week 18: Costume and Character Explore the use of costumes in characterization Practice storytelling in costume Homework: Prepare a costume for a chosen character Weeks 19-20: Storytelling through Different Mediums Week 19: Audio Storytelling Introduction to audio storytelling and podcasts Practice recording stories with sound effects Homework: Create a short audio story Week 20: Visual Storytelling Discuss visual storytelling techniques (comics, storyboards) Group activity: Create a visual story Share and discuss visual stories Weeks 21-22: Rehearsal and Feedback Week 21: Storytelling Rehearsal Begin rehearsing for final performance Group feedback and refinement of stories Homework: Continue practicing your story Week 22: Peer Review and Refinement Perform stories in small groups for peer review Provide constructive feedback Final refinements based on feedback Weeks 23-24: Final Performance Preparation Week 23: Dress Rehearsal Full run-through of final performances with props and costumes Feedback and adjustments Homework: Final practice and preparation Week 24: Final Performance Rehearsal Final rehearsal with full performances Last-minute adjustments and encouragement Prepare for final showcase Week 25: Final Performance Week 25: Storytelling Showcase Students perform their final stories for an audience (parents, classmates, teachers) Celebrate the achievements of the students Reflect on the course and what was learned

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