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                            Andy Fraenkel

Dramatic Storytelling

Andy offers energetic, multicultural storytelling programs.  He travels nationally and performs for all grade levels.  His programs promote positive values (respect, courage), appreciation for world literature and cultures, self expression and he speaks about his experience immigrating to America as a child.  He uses handheld, musical instruments from various countries to punctuate his stories.  Programs for grades K-5: "Whomever We Meet, Wherever We Go."  For grades 6-9: "Tales of the Heart - Stories of Courage" and Coleridge's classic, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."  Study guides provided.  Presentation tailored to your needs.  Andy has workshops for students (Tell it!", "Write It!") and a master class for teachers.  Mininum of three units per school

Availability: throughout the year; Grades: K-6; 7-9 Requirements: table,  prefers  large room or gym  where kids can sit on floor; Time; 45 minutes

Andy is a recipient of the WV 2005 Artist Fellowship Award in Children's Literature.  He has been a professional storyteller in schools for 15 years.  He holds a B.A. in Theater (CUNY) and has also performed Off B'way and regional theater.

Curriculum Guide

Language Arts and Social Studies

K-2:    Active listening, stories, folktales, body language: values: respect for others, environment

3-4:    Stories, role playing, oral communication, sequencing, Appalachian cultures, other lands

5-6:    oral communication/interpretation, stories, tales, myths, world cultures

Math and Science

K-2:    five senses, time, seasons, respect for the earth

3-4:    life cycles, observation, respect for environment

5-6:    survival of fittest, interdependency in nature, problem solving

Arts

K-2:    dramatic play, movement and sound, oral communication

3-4:    drama, characterization, mime, musical instruments

5-6:    artist/student interaction, music and culture

RD 1, NBU 19

Moundsville, WV 26041

story108@juno.com

304/845-6840