Story Telling
Ⅰ．Status of story telling
A．In the past
—provided cultural (1)
—provided moral education
B．Today
—stories are still much valued as a way to deliver a personal, (2) message
Ⅱ．Function and criteria of stories
A．To capture the interest of the audience, story teller has to
—take the needs of the (3) into account.
—tailor the story to fit
A．the time available
b．the age of the audience
c．the location and (4)
B．Good stories are completely stories with a(n) (5)
C．Adding a twist to make the ending (6) will definitely make the story more fun.
Ⅲ．Sources of stories
A．The sources of stories can be various
B．The best source is the story tellers’own (7) , because
—sOunds true
—has a greater (8)
Ⅳ．Presentation of stories
A．Before giving a story publicly
—memorize the (9)
—pay attention to key points, events and names
—try to tell the story in your own words.
B．When telling the story
—keep every thing in control and establish your (10)
C．Watch your speaking speed and use gestures as needed