Storytelling Articles and Information Related to Storytelling

This section is dedicated to providing information for storytellers. educators and and persons interested in learning more about how to tell stories, how to use storytelling in education and other topics related to storytelling.

Articles related to Storytelling

• Using Storytelling to Facilitate Learning as a Foreign Language, Paper Presented by Dr. Mike Lockett at 20th Symposium on Teaching English, R.O.C. (Taiwan), 2011
•  Storytelling - A Tool to Promote Literacy - Article in Creative Child Magazine, 2010
• Adventures of a Normal Storyteller in Asia - Article in the LANES Museletter, 2009
• Storytelling in Education - Position Paper by YES, Youth, Educators and Storytellers
• Storytelling Research - by Kendall Haven
• History of Storytelling - Article from Dr. Lockett's book, The Basics of Storytelling, 2007
• Types of Stories - Information from The Basics of Storytelling, 2007
• Why Use Storytelling in Education? - Article by Dr. Mike Lockett, 2008
• Same Aricle translated into Chinese for Asian workshops - Why Use Storytelling in Education

Articles related to Storytelling and Reading

• 100 Best Books - Selected by National Education Association in 1999, List is dated - but stil an excellent source for teachers and parents looking for books that have been tested by time and proven successful to use with young readers. FYI - I inlcuded this handout on my storytelling website to for educators to use as they promote reading to their students.  I have found that storytelling helps encourage and stimulate reading.  But, what books are good to recommend?  This list is a good starting place.
• What Makes a Good Book for Children? -  by Fiona Veitch Smith, in, 2007.  I give workshops for teachers of EFL students (English as a Foreign Language.  A number of teachers and parents have asked me," How do I select good books for my child?"  This article outlines some excellent points to consider when reflecting on the question.
• Top Ten Tips for Parents Who Want to Help Their Children Learn to Read - by the Learning First Alliance

Handouts from Storytelling Workshops

• Character Interview - Workshop Activity for helping beginning storytellers interact with audience members - Excellent activity for extending stories in the language arts classroom
• Quick Sources for Beginning Tellers - Compiled by Dr. Mike Lockett for use in storytelling training workshops
• Vocal Exercises for Storytellers - How can I perpare and preserve my storytelling voice?
• Warm-Up Activity - Monkey See, Monkey Do - good activity for creative dramatics and for telling stories with early childhood students

Handouts to Help With Storytelling Programs for Family Audiences

• Campfire Songs -