从小培养孩子的语言思维转换和表的能力，增强孩子的自信心和自如交流技能。每一个故事都由老师精心挑选-来让孩子们得到最大程度的综合能力提高，其目的是让孩子们不仅仅只是默默地阅读，还要能大声地讲述出来！

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• Story Telling and Retell Course Lesson Plan (Grades 4-10)

      Instructor: Mr. Jake

Course Overview

This 25-week course is designed to develop students' storytelling skills, focusing on vocal variety, characterization, and narrative techniques. Students will learn to retell stories by stepping into the shoes of different characters, enhancing their public speaking and drama skills. The course will culminate in a final performance where students will showcase their storytelling abilities.

这门为期 25 周的课程旨在培养学生讲故事的技能，重点关注声音多样性、人物塑造和叙事技巧。学生将学习通过扮演不同角色来复述故事，提高他们的公开演讲和戏剧技巧。该课程将在最后的表演中达到高潮，学生将展示他们讲故事的能力。

Objectives

• Develop vocal variety and expressiveness

• Understand and portray different characters

• Enhance listening and retelling skills

• Build confidence in public speaking

• Foster creativity and imagination

Materials Needed

• Course books: (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep/Inkheart)

• Props and costumes that might help with your performances

• Notebooks and pens

• internet connection and computer

Weekly Lesson Plan

Weeks 1-2: Introduction to Storytelling

Week 1: Introduction and Icebreakers

• Icebreaker activities

• Introduction to the course objectives and expectations

• Discussion on the importance of storytelling

• Brief storytelling by the instructor

Week 2: Elements of a Good Story

• Discuss the elements of a good story (plot, characters, setting, conflict, resolution)

• Interactive activity: Group creation of a short story

• Homework: Write a short story using the discussed elements

Weeks 3-4: Voice and Expression

Week 3: Vocal Variety

• Introduction to vocal techniques (pitch, pace, volume, tone)

• Practice exercises for vocal variety

• Group activity: Reading a passage with different vocal expressions

Week 4: Expressive Reading

• Focus on reading with expression and emotion

• Practice with short, emotive texts

• Homework: Record an expressive reading of a chosen text

Weeks 5-6: Characterization

Week 5: Understanding Characters

• Discuss character traits and motivations

• Activity: Create and describe an original character

• Group exercise: Role-play different characters

Week 6: Voice and Movement

• Practice using different voices for different characters

• Incorporate movement and gestures

• Homework: Write a short dialogue between two characters and practice performing it

Weeks 7-8: Story Retelling Techniques

Week 7: Listening and Retelling

• Practice active listening skills

• Activity: Partner storytelling and retelling

• Homework: Retell a story heard in class to a family member

Week 8: Adding Personal Touch

• Discuss how to add personal flair to retelling

• Practice retelling a known story with unique twists

• Group activity: Each student retells a familiar story with their own twist

Weeks 9-10: Folktales and Myths

Week 9: Introduction to Folktales

• Discuss the characteristics of folktales and myths

• Group reading and discussion of a popular folktale

• Homework: Research and prepare to tell a folktale from another culture

Week 10: Retelling Folktales

• Students share their researched folktales

• Group feedback and discussion

• Activity: Re-enactment of a folktale in small groups

Weeks 11-12: Developing Storylines

Week 11: Plot Development

• Discuss plot structure (beginning, middle, end)

• Group activity: Develop a plot outline for a new story

• Homework: Write a detailed plot outline

Week 12: Story Mapping

• Introduce story mapping techniques

• Individual activity: Map out a story using a storyboard

• Group sharing and feedback

Weeks 13-14: Dialogue and Monologue

Week 13: Writing Dialogue

• Discuss the importance of dialogue in storytelling

• Practice writing realistic and engaging dialogue

• Group activity: Create a short scene with dialogue

Week 14: Monologue Practice

• Introduction to monologues

• Practice writing and performing monologues

• Homework: Write and memorize a short monologue

Weeks 15-16: Improvisation

Week 15: Introduction to Improv

• Discuss the basics of improvisational storytelling

• Group activities: Improv games and exercises

• Homework: Create an improvised story outline

Week 16: Advanced Improv Techniques

• Practice advanced improv techniques

• Group activity: Improv storytelling in pairs and small groups

• Feedback and discussion

Weeks 17-18: Storytelling with Props

Week 17: Using Props in Storytelling

• Discuss the use of props to enhance storytelling

• Practice incorporating props into stories

• Group activity: Create a story using given props

Week 18: Costume and Character

• Explore the use of costumes in characterization

• Practice storytelling in costume

• Homework: Prepare a costume for a chosen character

Weeks 19-20: Storytelling through Different Mediums

Week 19: Audio Storytelling

• Introduction to audio storytelling and podcasts

• Practice recording stories with sound effects

• Homework: Create a short audio story

Week 20: Visual Storytelling

• Discuss visual storytelling techniques (comics, storyboards)

• Group activity: Create a visual story

• Share and discuss visual stories

Weeks 21-22: Rehearsal and Feedback

Week 21: Storytelling Rehearsal

• Begin rehearsing for final performance

• Group feedback and refinement of stories

• Homework: Continue practicing your story

Week 22: Peer Review and Refinement

• Perform stories in small groups for peer review

• Provide constructive feedback

• Final refinements based on feedback

Weeks 23-24: Final Performance Preparation

Week 23: Dress Rehearsal

• Full run-through of final performances with props and costumes

• Feedback and adjustments

• Homework: Final practice and preparation

Week 24: Final Performance Rehearsal

• Final rehearsal with full performances

• Last-minute adjustments and encouragement

• Prepare for final showcase

Week 25: Final Performance

Week 25: Storytelling Showcase

• Students perform their final stories for an audience (parents, classmates, teachers)

• Celebrate the achievements of the students

• Reflect on the course and what was learned