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Kosa, J. R. (2008). Tell a Story. The Education Digest 74 No2 43-7 O 2008, 74(2437), .

 Author Jaymie Reeber Kosa, she is former Executive Director Storytelling Arts and was middle school language arts teacher, in her article “Tell a Story” focused on how stories have been used to pass on values, engage the imagination and further community. The author identifies how storytelling silences the room and creates a space that attracts every type of learner, when they made effectively. She illustrates how teachers can use storytelling as a teaching technique. She addresses teachers and educators and recommends to them the useful tips for telling a story.  She describes how this technique works well particularly, with students who do not listen, pay attention, or focus. Her ideas are very organized. The article written in instructive format. I found it beneficial for all educators in how to present stories to students and in improving classroom climate.