- Welcome and Orientation
- Discussion of personal favorite stories and course preferences
- Introduction of Basic Story Structure and Type
- Personal Storytelling based on non-linear timeline
Handout: Classic 3 Act Structure & The Seven Basic Plots
Assignments
Discussion Questions:
Assignments
- Complete the Entrance Questionnaire.
- Familiarize yourself with Story Structure and 7 Basic Plots
- Bring 5 photos from personal experiences that have a ‘story behind them. We will use them to practice our storytelling skills and continue getting acquainted.
Discussion Questions:
➤ When you think of ‘storytelling’, what comes to mind?
➤ What are some of your favorite stories of each type listed below? Which ones have you read, seen, or listened to repeatedly? How do they affect you?
➤ What are some of your favorite stories of each type listed below? Which ones have you read, seen, or listened to repeatedly? How do they affect you?
- Books
- Movies
- TV shows
- Folktales
- Songs
- Poems
- Comic books
- Role-playing Games
- Jokes
- Other
➤ Why do you like them so much?
➤ Are you a good storyteller? Why or Why not?
➤ Who is the best storyteller you know? What makes them so good?
➤ What role does storytelling currently play in your life and work?
➤ How interested are you in learning about these aspects of storytelling?
- Historical Overview, Story Structure, Story Types
- Storytelling and Language Skills
- Oral Delivery Skills, Verbal and Nonverbal Techniques
- Storybooks: Resources and Reviews
- Storytelling activities for EFL Classrooms
- Digital Storytelling
- Cultural and Gender Dimensions of Storytelling
- Storytelling in Gameplay
- Teacher as Storyteller
- Other Aspects
Jeff, I like your brand new course. I think we human beings are always hungry for stories. We human beings build one final, huge and mega story in the end. In the One story, we will hear every story humans will have made. I'm also intrigued to follow your storytelling course. Am I allowed?
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