COMM 1315: Introduction to Speech Communication

This assignment is designed to have you apply what you have learned about physical and vocal delivery.  After choosing a storytelling prompt provided by your instructor, you will be given 5 minutes to jot down notes on a 3 by 5 card.  You will deliver your story, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.  Length of performance:  2 to 3 minutes for each student.  See pages 13-15 of Section 2 of the COMM 1315 Workbook (provided through WTClass) for the speech evaluation form and information about the Five Languages of Storytelling. 

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• Search for "Storytelling"

The "Indian Reading Series" provides great examples of oral storytelling.  A few are included.  More can be found in Government Documents.

• Birds and people: a Crow story
• My name is pop: a Crow story
• The Blacktail dance/ developed by the Blackfeet Indians
• Broken Shoulder (how the Big Dipper and North Star came to be)

Are you interested in learning more about the art of storytelling? these books will help:

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