Storytelling and History.

Henegar, Steven

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ERIC Number: EJ565788

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Storytelling and History.

Henegar, Steven

Social Studies Review, v37 n2 p68-71 Spr-Sum 1998

Draws a connection between the techniques of storytelling and the content knowledge of history. Notes the many fables, tall tales, and legends that have historical incidents as their inspiration. Outlines some specific functions and steps of a story and provides an exercise for students or teachers to develop their own stories. (MJP)

Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creative Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Family History, History, Interdisciplinary Approach, Oral History, Oral Tradition, Social Studies, Story Telling, Student Interests, Student Reaction, Verbal Communication

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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