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Choosing a Story

Folktales, fairy tales, legends, and tall tales are all fun to tell. Choose a story you really like—one you can tell in about 5 minutes. Stories that repeat words or lines (like “The Three Billy Goats Gruff”) make good choices.

Listeners like to hear special words repeated. It keeps them interested in the story.

Learning the Story

Read the Story Out Loud

Read the story out loud three or four times. Try to picture what is happening—as if you were watching a movie in your mind.