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Formulation of the Problem

happened in their lives. It is very simple to tell story to other, as simple as expressing what is on mind. 12 As people like to share their stories or experience, it is explained further on the book of Wilson, storytelling is thought of as something belonging to a pre- industrial or mythical past. Stories have been shared in every culture as a means of entertainment, education, cultural preservation, and instilling moral values. Crucial elements of storytelling include plot, characters, and narrative point of view. As the understanding of storytelling explained above, it can be concluded that actually storytelling is an activity to share what is on mind. It has many benefits, such as for entertainment, education, cultural preservation, and instilling moral values. It is also has elements that have to be noticed, they are plot, characters, and narrative point of view.

2. The Aims of Storytelling

According to Ellis and Brewster, storytelling technique can motivate students to develop positive attitudes towards the foreign language and language learning. In every story, there will be a moral message can be taken, whether it is negative or positive. If it is negative, teacher must tell the students not to copy, but if it is positive, teacher must tell the students to do so. 13 Moreover, through storytelling students will be taught listening, good oral language, plot, sequencing, characterization. Also, the importance of storytelling is about visualization, so storytelling mentally stimulates students as they naturally begin to imagine and make sense of the story while they listen. 14 12 Daniel Gray Wilson, Storytelling in Organizations, London: Harvard Univeristy, 2002, pp. 4-5. 13 Gail Ellis and Jean Brewster, The Storytelling Handbook for Primary English Language Teachers, United Kingdom: British Council, 1991, p. 2. 14 Hilary Dawn, Oral Storytelling and Student Learning; Once Upon A Classroom, Canada, National Library, 1999 pp.6-7

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