how to teach youth how to tell their story with emotion?

[Laura Lo Forti]

Hi all! I run a digital storytelling program for at risk youth. Their personal stories (told through audio, photos and video) are used for their personal healing and empowerment, for training of social workers, and for discussions on policy change. Can anyone share ideas on what exercises, activities, games would help them read better when it's time to record their voice over? Their beautiful stories lose so much when they constantly stumble and read with no emotions!
thanks!

[Eve Hofstetter]

I see your post is older but I will reply anyway. I find that workshopping in groups playing games like 'Interrupter' and a lot of spontaneous, improvised storytelling exercises help to bring out confidence. I personally would refrain from writing the stories down at all but just let them happen! I would be very interested what worked for you!
regards Evita