A third grade teacher had a guest storyteller visit the class and then assigned her students to learn a simple story so that they could tell it to the kindergarten class. Afterwards, a parent of one of the students questioned the value of these activities. Which of the following responses is supported by expert opinion in the field of education?
a. "The purpose of learning a story is to memorize information and that is the best way to acquire skill with language."
b. "Learning to tell a story is the only way for a child to gain an appreciation for literature."
c. "Learning a story helps children to understand such things as the story's theme, plot sequence, and dialogue. It also builds interest and engages the students."
d. "Even if just one of these children becomes a professional storyteller someday, that is sufficient justification for the assignment."
C
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