CRAFT OF STORYTELLING: DICTION

Prepared by: Wan Atiqah bt Wan Mohd Ishak

Diction
O Storytelling is about communicating. Before the

written word, storytellers were revered as weavers of magic, empathic to the needs and dreams of their listeners They had the ability to pull in wisdom, messages and learning's into an entertaining tale.
O As a writer of tales, be it short stories or of great

sagas within epic novels, it is now our role to uphold this responsibility.

O The craft of storytelling is knowing which information

your reader needs, and when to provide it in order to prolong suspense, interest and eagerness to keep reading.
O As readers become more sophisticated, it is the show

and not tell style which is currently most appealing.

O in simple word, diction can be define as choices of

word used by a writer to write a story.

Diction In Story Telling

What is diction? O style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words: good diction. O the accent, inflection, intonation, and speechsound quality manifested by an individual speaker, usually judged in terms of prevailing standards of acceptability; enunciation.

(dictionary.com)

Diction In Story Telling

Diction is very important feature need to

be considered by teacher before selecting a story for young learners.

Teacher has to determine what style and

tone of the story chosen because it reflect the use of.

Diction In Story Telling

O tone, pitch, volume, and the speaking rate

of words changes according to how we feel.

O For example, if we're irate then the

volume is likely to be raised, as is the pitch, the tone will be harsh and the rate the words come from our mouth will probably be much faster than usual.

O The task is to figure out how to accurately

and quickly characterize mood shifts with our voice.

O Do we need to alter pitch, tone or rate of

speech? Do we need to stress some words or parts of them more than others? Do we need to hold some up or pause? And what breathing patterns do we need to underpin their delivery?

O Before start using the diction tone, we can use our

body to adjust we the story.

O A simple way of getting into character voice is to begin

with the body. Assume the emotion first and then add voice.
O For example:

My character is tired and bored. I show that my slumping my shoulders forward. I let my center of gravity slip so my weight is mostly being carried through my legs. My arms may hang loose at my sides. My head is heavy on my neck and my face says, 'Yeah, so what!' I sigh heavily.

Diction In Story Telling

O Then, we can slowly deliver the slowly

using the right diction according to the story deliver.

O Always keep pupils interest when teaching

reading or reading story to them.

O So that they can learn moral values from

the story.

CRAFT OF STORYTELLING: POISE

Prepared by: Tengku Siti Nurulizzati bt Tengku Khalid

Introduction
O Storytelling contain seeds of healing. The

seeds are fertilized through storytelling as the images and meanings evoked by the unique reception of image in listening, excise the inner muscles of intuition and emotional intelligence necessary to function in such crisis.

Why teach students the craft of storytelling?

O Because it is one of the most important

life skills one can learn. O Its difficult to be successful if youre not a good communicator and communication is, at its most basic level, the ability to tell a story well, whether to one person or to a group.

O 'Storying,' or the process of constructing

stories in the mind, is one of the most fundamental ways of making meaning. O "Storytelling is within the grasp of each child so everyone can participate. The success of O kids who don't usually do well in school was surprising and especially rewarding for me, but also for the other kids.

O One other way young children cope their

own problems is to help others who they consider more vulnerable.

O Story telling has been designed to offer

survival tools to an increasingly complex society (Cox, 2000) by using sensate description that matches peoples everyday experience, rapport is established and stories become real to the listener and the storyteller.

POISE

DEFINITION
O a dignified, self-confident manner or

bearing; composure; self-possession: to show poise in company. O steadiness; stability: intellectual poise.

O Poise also is a condition whereby the

storyteller should be relaxed in his/ her presentation of the story. O Showing poise and confidence when speaking in front of others comes with practice and experience.

O Performing gives storyteller confidence

when standing in front of an audience. O They build a certain poise, which is really the ability to be yourself and feel relaxed even when standing in front of a crowd.

O In surveys in which adults are asked to name their

greatest fear, speaking in front of a group always comes first. O The more children are encouraged to do oral presentations while they're young, the easier it will be for them when they're older. O Through storytelling, children learn techniques for gaining and holding an audience's attention (eye contact, use of voice, gestures, pacing, etc.).

Glossophobia
O stage fright O Symptoms

-dry mouth Verbal symptoms: -tense or quivering voice -repetition of um's and ah's Non-verbal symptoms: -frequent fidgeting -wiping hands on pants -avoiding eye contact

Physical symptoms: -acute hearing -increased heart rate -increased blood pressure -dilated pupils -increased perspiration and oxygen intake -stiffening of neck and upper back muscles

O Be prepared for your speech. You don't want to be

constantly reading from your notes, so you should have a good idea of what you will be talking about and in what order. O -Use visual aids such . This will help divert the attention from you to what you are saying.

Dealing With Problems With Poise

Poise. 2) Confidence. Without these two elements its virtually impossible to provide an audience with a stellar speech. But a good number of storytellers were not born with these natural abilities. Instead, they learned how to stand before a crowd and tell story in a self-assured manner.
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Posture to Improve Voice Quality

O Attention to breathing and posture will

help even those with a soft or weak voice control their volume and voice quality. O Practice standing with your shoulders back and breathe deeply. O Fill your lungs completely as you inhale. O Proper posture allows a greater air supply. Regulation of air supply controls volume.

O Lack of confidence is also demonstrated

by feet shuffling, swaying of the body, slouching, incomplete gestures, irregular breathing or repeated swallowing. O Vocal symptoms of nervousness include speaking in a high pitch, trembling of the voice, throat clearing, or speaking rapidly.

O If you are not aware of the tics or

mannerisms that give away your lack of confidence ask a trusted friend or colleague. Conscious awareness of your nervousness and the way that it manifests itself makes it possible to control and prevent the telltale sign. Work on one problem at a time.

CRAFT OF STORYTELLING: VOICE PROJECTION

Prepared by: Nur Azwa bt Sanudin

What is voice projection?

O Wikipedia: -

Voice projection is the strength of speaking or singing whereby the voice is used loudly and clearly.

Voice projection in storytelling

O Sounds relaxed - Try to determine whether you are showing any of the telltale signs of stress when you speak, such as feeling short of breath, flushing, stumbling over words, or losing your train of thought.

O Pronunciation is clear - Clarity of speech is important.

- If you mumble your words people are likely to think you are not sure of what you're saying, or that you lack confidence. - You can practice elocution exercise to improve the clarity of speech.
O Speed is controlled

- Try to insert a longer pause just before or just after you introduce a new idea. - This gives children time to absorb what you are saying, and tends to leave a stronger impression.

O Tone is varied - A monotone voice may leave the children doubting our motives, or they may perceive us as boring even if the content of what we are saying is very stimulating. - When we speak naturally, we change our tone of voice in accordance with what we are saying. This makes us sound more dynamic and is key to holding children's attention.

- Try raising or lowering the tone of your voice in order to emphasize an important point, or to convey your passion about the subject matter.
O Smile and be cheerful

- Your voice will instinctively sound more natural and relax if you smile now and then while you are speaking.

The importance of voice projection

O Voice projection has various techniques which

makes ones voice impressive. O Through voice projection one can make his speech powerful by using a compelling tone. O Various techniques of voice projections are important because: It makes ones pronunciation clear so that everybody can understand him.

 It enables the speaker to have complete control on the rate of speech. It helps in bringing variance in tone while singing or during a speech. It helps in providing relaxed sound which is pleasing to hear.

Tips for better voice projection

1. Relax - Before you speak, take a few moments for some relaxation exercises. - Take some deep breaths. - Warm up your neck and shoulders by doing some head and shoulder rolls.

- Clench your hands and feet and release -- do this a couple of times. -Raise your arms over your head and take a big stretch. - Open your mouth wide and warm up your face and jaw muscles. - Bend at the waist and let your head and arms hang down to the floor.

2. Open your mouth

- If you don't open your mouth, your voice is not

going to go anywhere; on top of that, you are probably not enunciating, making your speech even harder to understand. - One trick to getting you to open your mouth wider and enunciate better is to practice vocal variety.

3. Improve your posture

Make sure your body and head are facing the audience, with your chest and shoulders open, not slouched or hunched. - Hold your head high and, when reading from your notes, do not speak at the same time, but wait until you are looking up at your audience again. Focus more on physical presence here. - When you're standing tall with good posture, you are also able to breathe more effectively, not only pulling in enough air, but expelling it better as well, which pushes your voice out into the world.
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4. Focus your voice

- Vocal projection is not so much about being

louder as it is about placement. - When you practice your presentation, practice speaking to various objects in the room. Start with something close, like a chair. Then, when you feel that the chair is hearing you, focus on something a little farther away.

O If you feel your voice straining, stop. Don't

force it. If you're not used to speaking and projecting your voice, start with humming. O Humming is also a great way to warm up your voice before you speak so you don't strain it.