- 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
