The Story Performance Handbook (Paperback)

by R. Craig Roney (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

The audience for this practical guide is not aspiring professional storytellers, but teachers, librarians, parents, or clergy members who wish to grow in competence and confidence. The lessons progress from reading aloud (picture books, chapter books, and poetry) to storytelling (with and without props) to story performance programs. The text includes analyses and selection criteria of picture books, chapter books, and stories to read or to tell; the necessity for careful preparation; and guidelines to develop original story ideas into personal tales. The writing is clear and the author supplies numerous well-selected examples that are easy to follow. The text is appropriate for college classrooms and for workshops, yet the principles are suitable for teaching children and young adults. Roney's techniques and tips for success will lead beginners in reading aloud or in telling toward greater skill.-Judy Sokoll, Florida Storytelling Association, Naples

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The writing is clear and the author supplies numerous well-selected examples that are easy to follow. The text is appropriate for college classrooms and for workshops, yet the principles are suitable for teaching children and young adults. Roneys techniques and tips for success will lead beginners in reading aloud or in telling toward greater skill.
—School Library Journal

The author, a well-known storyteller from Wayne State University, uses his own practices and experiences to support the narrative. This volume would be of value to preservice teachers, practicing teachers, librarians, clergy, and others who perform in front of audiences. Designed for undergraduate classrooms and workshop settings, the book will be appropriate for an undergraduate teacher education audience.
—CHOICE

I am really impressed with this book. Because reading aloud and storytelling are staples for literacy, it is especially helpful to have this combination of the practical and theoretical. This book will be very useful for both professionals and amateurs. It is well organized, very readable, comprehensive, and accessible.
—Judith Volc
Childrens Literature Specialist, Boulder Public Library

A significant contribution....Leads people into independent, extended stand-alone storytelling in an easily incremental manner....The writing is admirably clear and engaging....The activities are eminently practical....Ive known Dr. Roneys work for years, and have respected him, waiting for him to get around to doing a book!
—John W. Stewig
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum; 1 edition (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805836284
• ISBN-13: 978-0805836288
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #552,481 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Sharing Stories Orally, September 7, 2003

By	F. Hamilton "[e-mail]" (St. Louis, MO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Roney's book is written primarily as a college textbook or as a guide for adults who want to begin storytelling. Although it is not aimed at a juvenile audience, it is likely to be helpful to teachers and parents who are nurturing storytelling in children -- particularly if they want to use reading aloud as a springboard to storytelling. Roney devotes nearly half of the book to reading aloud effectively. Most chapters include sections on story selection, preparation, and delivery. Practice activities and resources are also included. Only one chapter (about twenty pages) focuses directly on the storytelling craft.