The Storyteller

Materials and tools for constructing narratives

Frances Dickens, Kirstin Lewis

The Story Factory is an innovative handbook that aims to help children write creatively by focusing on 12 elements of storytelling: genre, characters, emotions and feelings, dimensions, dialogue and sounds, speed, settings, tactile, olfactory and gustatory aspects, colors, objects, chronological time and weather. Each section consists of an introduction, a series of writing "tips," photocopiable storyboards and interactive pages, all accompanied by fun color illustrations. Aimed at the 4- to 11-year-old age group, the book has a clear graphic structure and a set of pictures that make it suitable even for individuals with poor oral and written language skills; a specific introduction aimed at older children allows them to work independently. The Storybook Factory provides a motivating and flexible resource for teachers, both curricular and support, both to develop pupils' vocabulary and writing skills and to help those learning Italian as a second language. For parents, older siblings, uncles, grandparents, and children themselves, it provides ideas and materials for having fun inventing and writing stories.

Topic

Reading and writing > Reading and text comprehension
Workshops and group activities > Art activities and writing

Format: 21x29.7

Pages: 140 in color

ISBN: 978-88-6137-404-1

Necklace: the MATERIALS

Publication: 01/03/2009