Creative Storytelling: Choosing, Inventing, & Sharing Tales for Children
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (989 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0938756354 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Jack Maguire has taught creative writing and communications at the college level, and written and produced cable TV programs. He lives in Highland, New York.
Quite simply, Creative Storytelling is one of the best and most comprehensive books on telling stories. A special section examines how storytelling leads to a wide range of other creative activities. One chapter takes a story through the complete storytelling process, with specific tips on tone, pacing, and atmosphere. This newly expanded, beautifully illustrated, step-by-step guide tells readers about sources and types of stories; how to gear stories toward children of different ages and interests; techniques for remembering and adapting stories; and how to use personal experiences to create new stories. This edition also features a new section on storytelling and environmentalism, with information on creating stories that foster environmental awareness.
About the Author Jack Maguire has taught creative writing and communications at the college level, and written and produced cable TV programs. He lives in Highland, New York.
Fall in love with stories! If you aren't already completely enamored with stories and storytelling, this book will totally ensnare your heart! I am a teacher and bought it for some tips on telling stories and also to give my students ideas on writing them. As if I didn't already love stories enough this book made me want to read every single legend, folktale, and myth in print! I learned a lo. M. Hill said Learning the Art of Storytelling. Storytelling is almost a lost art, but many fond childhood memories involve a captivating story told at bedtime, or around a campfire, or perhaps during a designated storytelling hour. This is a how-to-manual which teaches the basics in a clear concise manner. The book contains well grounded concepts for use in imaginative flights of fancy.The chapters divide the su. Dan said A wonderful book for those who work with children.. Children NEED to hear stories, and not just from books. They especially need their parents to spend time with them, and storytelling is a wonderful way to do this.This book is full of good information, including some of the history of storytelling. Among others, there is a chapter on learning stories to tell, and another to help with creating your own stories. There