Download or read book Storytelling at school to master the art of speech written by Seeds of Tellers Erasmus+ Project and published by Seeds Of Tellers Erasmus+ Project. This book was released on 2021-03-24 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word is first and foremost, at the heart of creation, it is one of the oldest tools of humanity. Oral proficiency is the basis of all learning: before learning how to read and write, the child must learn how to speak. We tend to believe that there are some that are born speakers with a natural charisma, capable of expressing themselves fluently... and there are others. Some benefit, during their early years, from a social environment that favours rich and complex conversations. This creates a gap with those from less privileged backgrounds. This gap, which is noticeable from their very first learning experiences, widens throughout their school years and has repercussions on their professional and their social life. However, good speaking skills can be taught! So, how can we help pupils to improve their command of the spoken word? Through practice, with storytelling. Tales are part of a common oral cultural heritage, they are structured narratives: a framework that encourages reasoning, memory, imagination, among many other benefits that we invite you to discover. We have chosen to present content for pupils aged 5 to 11, as these are crucial years for learning the fundamentals.