Creative Communication Skills - 6

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047508
Grade 7-12
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
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Other Materials Optional
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Consumable
Consumable
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Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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$3.50
Description

I rarely pick up a book and feel convinced that it has the power to change lives dramatically, but this book is in that category. Written to help you and your children become storytellers, the book also has the potential to bring families together, develop writing skills, boost personal self-confidence, and help alleviate public speaking fears. The author, John Walsh, begins by sharing his struggles with stuttering and his tremendous fear of talking to anyone, let alone attempting public speaking. He explains how God called him and equipped him, and he encourages you to answer God's call as well, whatever that might be. The text walks you through a series of gradual steps designed to develop your skills as a storyteller. According to the author, today's listeners are "story thinkers", those who respond to and remember information better that is presented in story format. Whether you are a novice or have been public speaking for years, the author makes the process comfortable and easy for you, telling you where to find your stories, explaining the initial reading and practicing steps, and teaching you a variety of techniques to become a master storyteller. After you are guided through the 14 steps you are ready to share your first story with a practice audience. Before you jump in, the author recommends that you begin by reading the book front to back to gain a foundation of understanding in storytelling. After completing this initial reading, you should then read through the material again, completing each chapter's suggested activities to give you practical experience with each step that is taught. Please note that this book will be far more effective if done in a group setting, as most activities are group-based. A great introductory course for public speaking or a smart pre-requisite for a story writing course. Just as we begin life by learning to speak before learning to write, this text will develop the ability for oral expression of stories and help students to internalize a grasp of language, plot, structure, characterization, and many other elements needed for good writing.

Although The Art of Storytelling is excellent as a stand-alone resource, you can use it as the basis for a one-semester course in public speaking/storytelling/communication skills with the addition of the Creative Communication Skills Study Guides. Each guide corresponds with several chapters of The Art of Storytelling text. Guides contain reading assignments from the text, activities based on the text, practice assignments, chapter quizzes and tests. Answers to the guide worksheets, quizzes and tests are found in the Score Key but no teacher evaluation is included in the key for the practice activities (which are more hands-on speaking activities). The guides and answer key are available individually, or in a set that contains all six guides and the answer key. ~ Caryl/Deanne

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Product Format:Softcover Book
Brand:International Learning Solutions
Grades:7-12
Length in Inches:10.75
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:0.0625
Weight in Pounds:0.2688
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