Multimedia

Type of Multimedia: Video
Search Engine: YouTube
Keyword Search: Storytelling in the Classroom
Title: Teaching Storytelling in the Classroom
Link/Copyright Information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrZc6eztoH4 (accessed July 25, 2008)

Description and Rationale: This video is based off the book "Children Tell Stories" by Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss. The benefits of using storytelling in the classroom is students become informed and more fluent readers and it provides students with an outlet for creativity and drama. Storytelling also creates a sense of community in the classroom where students learn how important it is to work together, listen to each other, and be kind to each other.I chose this video because it summarizes the book by offering a glimpse into starting storytelling in the classroom or library. I look forward to buying the book and developing storytelling in my classroom.