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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

  • Build Community Agreements (if not done prior)

  • Watch or listen to Moth Story Examples

  • Brainstorm preliminary ideas and share out a story (use "A Game of Storytelling Cards" if necessary for ideas)

  • Share first stories. Record all iterations of stories for inclusion in ePortfolios

TruthsPaul
00:00 / 06:11
Dog in the ClosetRachel
00:00 / 08:44
Love, Breakup and Second ChancesSkye
00:00 / 08:15

5 Key Concepts and Story Map

  • Watch or listen to Moth Story Examples: What makes a compelling story? 

  • Brainstorm Ideas on what makes stories compelling.

  • Share "5 Key Concepts of Storytelling" and the "Story Map."

  • Brainstorm new story ideas or continue refining previous stories. Give extended time for developing stories.

  • Share out a story. Record for inclusion in ePorfolios

Feedback Cycle

  • Setting up for the Feedback Cycle does take time. Don't rush the process for maximum return.

  • Feedback Nightmares helps identify poor feedback practices and lays the groundwork for strong feedback skills.

  • 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!

  • Review the format of the Story Share

  • Practice

  • 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

© 2023 by Paul Wiech. 

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