Story Telling

When I told the students they were going to tell (as opposed to read) stories to the class, they asked incredulously, "Without books?  Can we just have a book in front of us in just in case?"

I think they surprised themselves to find out they are natural story tellers.  Some made props and all used expression and gestures to make the stories come to life.  After presenting to our class, a number have volunteered to tell their stories to their buddy class.  Mrs. Kristensen told me the buddies love having them tell

tell their stories.  Here they are with some of the props they made.