Modern day storytelling is wrapped up in consumerism. It is the endless stream of television shows on Netflix and other streaming devices, or film franchises such as Marvel that adapt comic book storylines to blockbuster cinematic experience. Stories, now more than ever, are built around fiscal return. This observation is not troublesome. The fact that we as humans are motivated to consume stories means that they are meaningful and connect with us on a personal level. Storytelling is an essential tool for exploring our experiences as humans.
Tag: English
Socratic Circle
AITSL STANDARD: 4.1 - Support student participation Establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage and support all students in classroom activities. AITSL STANDARD: 5.1 - Assess student learning Develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning. The Situation Your students find it difficult to … Continue reading Socratic Circle
Story Generators – How do they work?
The Situation Your students find it difficult to put together and develop ideas for characters, setting and conflict of their narrative. The Solution Story generators are a quick and visual way for students to piece together their story and for you as the teacher to reinforce the importance of character, setting and conflict. The story generator is simple. At its core, you will … Continue reading Story Generators – How do they work?
The English Classroom 