The Art of Storytelling
"The fact of storytelling hints at a fundamental human unease, hints at human imperfection. Where there is perfection there is no story to tell."
-Ben Okri
Getting Started
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Build Community Agreements (if not done prior)
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Watch or listen to Moth Story Examples
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Brainstorm preliminary ideas and share out a story (use "A Game of Storytelling Cards" if necessary for ideas)
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Share first stories. Record all iterations of stories for inclusion in ePortfolios
5 Key Concepts and Story Map
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Watch or listen to Moth Story Examples: What makes a compelling story?
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Brainstorm Ideas on what makes stories compelling.
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Share "5 Key Concepts of Storytelling" and the "Story Map."
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Brainstorm new story ideas or continue refining previous stories. Give extended time for developing stories.
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Share out a story. Record for inclusion in ePorfolios
Feedback Cycle
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Setting up for the Feedback Cycle does take time. Don't rush the process for maximum return.
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Feedback Nightmares helps identify poor feedback practices and lays the groundwork for strong feedback skills.
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We have designed 2 feedback protocols. The Student-Friendly Feedback and Feedback Protocol Lite. We found that referring to your agreements and using extended wait time to be the keys to success.
Prepare for Story Share!
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Review the format of the Story Share
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Practice
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Decide on first line and last line of stories
“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.”
― Philip Pullman