Introduction
The art of storytelling was an early form of communication and has been around since the beginning of time. Even in the twenty-first century, storytelling is still an important way to share information and important to the human spirit.

Destination Title: Storytelling Passport to the 21st Century: Why storytelling at this particular time?
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Directions:
Read the article entitled "Why storytelling at this particular time?" After you have read the article, answer the following questions.

1.	According to the author, why is oral storytelling still so important today?
2.	What are the benefits of oral storytelling compared to written stories?
3.	What is the main idea of the article?