2nd Grade UIL Storytelling

To begin practice, we will greet each other in Introduction, Applause.

Warm Up: We will observe and mimic different hand gestures that the motivational speaker Victor Antonio uses in his talks.

To practice using effective gestures through our story, we play Gibberish.

Next, we will practice what a real competition will be like. We will listen to the story Lisa the Squirrel Girl while visualizing in our mind the events of the story.

Before sharing our stories, storytellers will hold their power pose for 10-15 seconds. After retelling, each of us will listen politely to the others retell and provide feedback on the criteria we learned today, focusing on a glow and grow for each of our teammates.

To begin practice, we will greet each other in Introduction, Applause.

Warm Up: We will warm up our chops with various Enunciation Phrases. We will practice these in front of a mirror to increase our awareness of what our mouths are doing.

To practice speaking clearly, we will record ourselves speaking, then review how well we were able to enunciate, articulate, and exaggerate. We will be aware of:

• dropping g's off of words (going to go vs gonna go)
  
• mumbling
  
• opening mouth wide (we may practice by holding a pencil in our teeth!)
  
• showing your teeth when you speak (this helps to give your lips more space to move, and creates a larger opening for sound to come through
  

Next, we will practice what a real competition will be like. We will listen to the story The Flower Girl once while visualizing in our mind the events of the story. This story is 802 words. We are working our way up to the 600-1100 range.

Before sharing our stories, storytellers will hold their power pose for 10-15 seconds. After retelling, each of us will listen politely to the others retell and provide feedback on the criteria we learned today, focusing on a glow and grow for each of our teammates.

I don't want you to lose your touch over break! This would be a great time to involve your family in what we have done. Below is a list of ideas that you can do:

• Always begin with rounds of "Introductions, Applause" :)
• Play "Yes, No, Please, Banana." Pick another game from each practice to do.
• Listen to a story together. You can visit http://www.justbooksreadaloud.com and listen to stories-try not to watch the video though! Share with each other your Glows and Grows for them. Be kind and respectful :)
• Show what the different power poses are, and why you have chosen yours!

Please feel free to dive back into our previous lessons to re-explore our earlier topics. This page is a resource for you to use to your advantage!

What's left before the competition:

• Did the contestant speak clearly?
  
• Did the contestant use gestures effectively?
  

Get a head start by talking about these with your family!

o begin practice, we will greet each other in Introduction, Applause.

Warm Up: We will explore different postures with Marionette Walk.

To practice maintaining good posture through our story, we will revisit String Talks but change it to include a small book or journal balanced on our heads.

Next, we will practice what a real competition will be like. We will listen to the story A Gold Sheep while visualizing in our mind the events of the story. This story is 635 words. We are working our way up to the 600-1100 range.

Before sharing our stories, storytellers will hold their power pose for 10-15 seconds. After retelling, each of us will listen politely to the others retell and provide feedback on the criteria we learned today, focusing on a glow and grow for each of our teammates.

To begin practice, we will greet each other in Introduction, Applause.

Warm Up: Next, we will twist our greeting into Silent Speeches (page 4) focusing on eye contact.

To practice maintaining eye contact we will have a series of String Talks on various topics. Our goal is to hold eye contact the whole time we are winding the string. This can also be done by raising students raising a hand while they think they are holding eye contact.

The key here is not what we are saying, so much, but more of direct eye contact at all times. Eye contact should be:

• used to show expression with your own eyes
• not on one judge the whole time
• settled on one judge to the next, spending about a sentence on each judge

Those that are really uneasy about looking judges in the eye may elect to focus on their forehead or eyebrows.

Next, we will practice what a real competition will be like. We will listen to the story Too Much Chocolate while visualizing in our mind the events of the story. This story is 503 words. We are working our way up to the 600-1100 range.

Before sharing our stories, storytellers will hold their power pose for 10-15 seconds. After retelling, each of us will listen politely to the others retell and provide feedback on the criteria we learned today, focusing on a glow and grow for each of our teammates.

To begin practice, we will greet each other in Introduction, Applause.

Warm Up: To get our faces ready we will play Hot Seat

There are many different ways that we can change our voice to change the meaning. We will try different ways to change our pitch, volume, rate, and tone.

Next, we will practice what a real competition will be like. We will listen to the story Moka the Little Golden Dog while visualizing in our mind the events of the story. This story is 398 words, our longest yet. We will continue working with progressively longer stories.

Before sharing our stories, storytellers will hold their power pose for 10-15 seconds. After retelling, each of us will listen politely to the others retell and provide feedback on the criteria we learned today, focusing on a glow and grow for each of our teammates.

To begin practice, we will greet each other in Introduction, Applause.

Warm Up: Let's watch an enthusiastic reminder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B65M0u62Lr0 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOV_ggkQcUM

We will do the GoNoodle "Read with Expression" to also amp us up!

A big part of enthusiasm is bringing the audience along for the ride. To practice, this we will play Do You Believe Me. This will require the storyteller to speak enthusiastically and passionately.

Next, we will practice what a real competition will be like. We will listen to the story I Want to Buy a Computer Game while visualizing in our mind the events of the story.

Before sharing our stories, storytellers will hold their power pose for 10-15 seconds. After retelling, each of us will listen politely to the others retell and provide feedback on the criteria we learned today, focusing on a glow and grow for each of our teammates.

To begin practice we will greet each other in Introduction, Applause.

Warm Up: Each member will have their own tongue twister. We will practice them and then spice them up with different emotions!

We will then make an effort to reduce our "ums" with an alphabet game.

Next, we will practice what a real competition will be like. We will listen to the story How Not to Save a Sandcastle while visualizing in our mind what is going on. We will also draw pictures as we listen to help us remember.

After retelling, each of us will listen politely to the others retell and provide feedback on the criteria we learned today, focusing on a glow and grow for each of our teammates.

To begin practice we will go through a quick round of Introduction, Applause.

Warm Up: Exaggeration Circle

Together we will practice animation presence while reading simple Elephant and Piggie Stories. You can practice at home by putting the story on mute!

Inspired by Amy Cuddy's Ted Talk (if you haven't watched it I recommend it) we will talk about power posing and how it can make our brains happy and confident. We will follow along with this illustrated article for help. It's okay if we have to fake it until we make it! After this, we will do another round of Exaggeration Circle and see its effects on our bodies.

Next, we will practice what a real competition will be like. We will listen to the story Martin's Birdhouse while visualizing in our mind what is going on. We will also draw pictures as we listen to help us remember.

Congratulations! You have been chosen for the 2018 2nd grade Storytelling team.

We will have 9-10 practices before competition time! We will be working hard to prepare for an all day competition on December 7th in Bells.

Our team practices will be on Tuesday afternoons from 3:25-4:15 in

Mrs. Serio’s room starting October 2nd.

On these days, please wait for Mrs. Serio in the cafeteria with the car riders until 3:25.

This newsletter will be sent out every Tuesday so that you will have access to everything we do in practice.

1. I agree to come to the team practices as scheduled, ready to do my best.

2. I will set an example for others in the cafeteria until practice time.

3. I will have a ride ready at 4:15 on Tuesdays

4. I will practice and share my new skills with my family to stay sharp between practices.

Tuesdays from 3:25-4:15

October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

November 6th, 13th, 27th

December 4th

*Additional longer practice Wednesday, December 5th, 3:25-4:45*

Competition is Friday, December 7th. It will be an all day event. Transportation for the child will be provided. Parents are permitted to attend, but not watch the event. Students may also be checked out (please see me and sign form the day of) and released to parents to take home early.

On the evaluation sheet are the following questions with yes or no beside it to be circled.

• Did the contestant communicate effectively with the audience?
• Did the contestant command attention?
• Did the contestant tell the story with ease?
• Did the contestant exhibit enthusiasm?
  
• Did the contestant utilize facial expressions, vocal variety, and characterizations?
  
• Did the contestant make good eye contact?
  
• Did the contestant use good posture?
  
• Did the contestant speak clearly?
  
• Did the contestant use gestures effectively?
  

We will be addressing 1-2 criteria per week.

Public Speaking Activities

Very Short Stories for Kids

Drama Games for Kids

Mrs. Serio has coached UIL events since she began her teaching career in Van Alstyne in 2014. Her Storytelling team won first place last year. This is her first year stepping into the role as UIL Campus Coordinator.

cserio@vanalstyneisd.org

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