We have been rehearsing readalouds for oral presentations. The famous children's author Robert Munsch has some tips on what makes a really good storyteller:
http://youtu.be/VPmSEv0kj5A?hd=1
Here are two examples of Robert Munsch reading his own stories:
"Mortimer" - http://youtu.be/P1q7sJUkLck
"Something Good" - http://youtu.be/Dgoxk78Fg7s
More information about Robert Munsch can be found on his website:
http://robertmunsch.com/