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Story proof : the science behind the startling power of story
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Story proof : the science behind the startling power of story

Author: Kendall F Haven
Publisher: Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2007.
Edition/Format: Book : English
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Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Kendall F Haven
ISBN: 9781591585466 1591585465
OCLC Number: 126226121
Description: x, 152 p. ; 26 cm.
Contents: Story smarts: Opening arguments: More than you imagined -- So, what is a story? -- Starting at the top: Nod to the noodle -- Noggin know-how: Mind is what the brain does -- Mind mechanics -- Thanks for the memories -- "That reminds me of a story...": Finally a better definition -- Story proof: Peak at the anecdotes -- We've reached the research results -- Using story improves comprehension -- Story structure improves logical thinking and general learning -- Using story and story structure enhances meaning -- Story creates motivation and enthusiasm for learning -- Stories create involvement and sense of community -- Story structure improves literacy and language mastery -- Story structure improves writing success -- Story structure enhances memory -- Final summation -- Proof is in the pudding: Putting stories to work for you -- References.
Responsibility: Kendall Haven.
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