Describes how to develop a storytelling unit that will culminate in a festival in which all students can successfully participate and perform. Outlines the entire process, including research, "talk-abouts" and details, in-class activities to help students develop their tales, periodic evaluations, and the festival itself. (SR)

Shows how teaching students the basic principles for reading Shakespeare aloud (and approaching Shakespeare from a dramatic production perspective) is a valid and valuable approach for the high school classroom. Shows that the key is to examine the dialogue within the dramatic context of the play and use dialogue and actions to tell the story. (SR)