Mercer County - Lambertville - 2018 NJ Storytelling Festival --Saturday, September 15 @ Howell Living History Farm

2018 NJ Storytelling Festival --Saturday, September 15 Howell Living History Farm

Listen to storytellers from throughout New Jersey and the Tri-State area regale visitors with stories for young and old. There is also a special morning storytelling workshop that might be of special interest to historians and history buffs. The whole day is free but registration is required for the morning workshop. More details: http://www.njstorynet.org/about-festival/

It's Your Story--Tell It! -- Saturday, September 15, 2018 9:30 to 11:30 AM Visitors Center/The Barn

Think you don’t have any personal stories worth telling? You’d be surprised. In her interactive workshop, “It’s Your Story—Tell It!” master storyteller Rona Leventhal will show you how to begin the process of taking a memory or anecdote and turning it into a story fit for an audience.

In pairs and individually, Rona will guide you through lively writing and speaking exercises that will add details, imagery, and interest to your tale. For educators, these techniques can be modified for any grade level to motivate and encourage students to believe in their ability to create their own stories too.

In this workshop, participants will:

Use story prompts to add sensory details and to visualize a story scene.
Brainstorm sensory information to clarify thinking and build the elements of a story.
Write for short bursts of time and then tell to a partner and get feedback, so anecdotes begin to take on a narrative line.

Have an optional chance to perform their story for the group.

As a workshop leader, Rona is applauded for her warm and enthusiastic spirit, supportive nature, and inspiring talent. As a certified teacher, she is passionate about bringing literacy to students in an exciting and accessible way. Visit her website: www.ronatales.com

Note: Three Professional Development credits will be awarded to educators for attending the workshop and story performances of the NJ Storytelling Festival.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. SEATING IS LIMITED. Register & more info here: http://www.njstorynet.org/workshop-registration-2018/