It all starts with “Once upon a time…”. This is the key which opens a magic world, a world where anything is possible because normal rules of logic do not apply; a world where children of all ages can let their imagination run wild, go to places they have never been before; a world where they can be anyone and do anything; a world which gives them wings to fly and once they leave this world, they realize they still have the wings that they can use in the real world.
Here are some of the techniques that can be used when telling a story to students, all depending on the creativity of the teacher, the type of story, the level of your students and the amount of time you allow for this activity.
Storytelling and the English Classroom