7 Ways to Orally Narrate

When you begin narration, orally narrating is the best way to begin.  It is the way CM began with her pupils before written narration.  

There is not just one way to orally narrate though.  In fact, here are 7, but you may even have more ideas than just these.  And if you do, please share!  If you try one of these, please feel free to share how it worked for your family!!!

1. Orally - speaking or telling the story, or what they remember, out loud.

2. Have your child record it, and then share it with someone.

3. Act out the story.

4. Mental math - Take a large piece of paper, and make a map of the story from the 

    picture.

5. Use index cards.  Pick one of the major events, then the next major event, etc.  
    Next shuffle the cards and have them put them in the correct order. 
6. Make a 3 dimensional diorama of the story.  (For those not certain what a diorama
     is, it is a model representing a scene with three-dimensional figures, either in
     miniature or as a large scale museum exhibit.)  How to  make a diorama, go to;
     How to Make a Diorama: 13 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow 

7. Story Streamer - take a long thin sheet of crepe paper, fold the streamer into 6

    equal sections.  Number them 1 - 6.  Fold accordion style.  See a "Codex."

    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex 

	How to Make a Diorama: 13 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow How to Make a Diorama. A diorama is a way to build an exciting scene in a small space. They usually display a historical time period, a nature scene, or a fictional situation, and allow a lot of room for creativity and innovation. Whether...
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