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Hi all, 

I've got an upcoming storytelling unit in a high school Intro To Theatre class. I've taught storytelling before at all grade levels, and I'm just looking for some other ideas. I already have several of The Moth resources. I'd like this unit to build around family stories for the winter holidays and I plan to introduce the major holidays of the winter season. Most of my students cultural tradition will be Christmas. I think I want them to create their own story from a cultural tradition they are most familiar with. Anyway, I'm rambling a bit, but I appreciate anything you can share that might help me as I'm structuring this. 

Thanks! Jane 


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Jane Dewey
Director of Arts Education
Lexington KY
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What about having them research winter/holiday legends and stories from their families and/or from your region/state?  It would be a great opportunity to interact with family members and incorporate personal/family stories with folk tales and traditions.

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Elana Kepner
Theatre Instructor
The Oakwood School
Greenville NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-19-2019 12:25
From: Jane Dewey
Subject: Storytelling unit for high school

Hi all,

I've got an upcoming storytelling unit in a high school Intro To Theatre class. I've taught storytelling before at all grade levels, and I'm just looking for some other ideas. I already have several of The Moth resources. I'd like this unit to build around family stories for the winter holidays and I plan to introduce the major holidays of the winter season. Most of my students cultural tradition will be Christmas. I think I want them to create their own story from a cultural tradition they are most familiar with. Anyway, I'm rambling a bit, but I appreciate anything you can share that might help me as I'm structuring this.

Thanks! Jane


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Jane Dewey
Director of Arts Education
Lexington KY
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Check out ideas like Stoop Storytelling. Our local NPR station here in Baltimore also has “Out of the Blocks” featuring a neighborhood block in the city. There’s also the “Mortified” series.
Obviously all would have to be adapted for your students - you know their interests and capabilities best! (Thanks for the idea BTW, I’m putting this one in my pocket!)

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Kelly Cardall
Theatre Arts
Health and PE Chair
Mount de Sales Academy
Baltimore, MD
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-19-2019
From: Jane Dewey
Subject: Storytelling unit for high school

Hi all, 

I've got an upcoming storytelling unit in a high school Intro To Theatre class. I've taught storytelling before at all grade levels, and I'm just looking for some other ideas. I already have several of The Moth resources. I'd like this unit to build around family stories for the winter holidays and I plan to introduce the major holidays of the winter season. Most of my students cultural tradition will be Christmas. I think I want them to create their own story from a cultural tradition they are most familiar with. Anyway, I'm rambling a bit, but I appreciate anything you can share that might help me as I'm structuring this. 

Thanks! Jane 


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Jane Dewey
Director of Arts Education
Lexington KY
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