Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jan 15, 2025
by The Moth Staff
Lesson #70: Things We Carry “Olympic Torch” - Martha CooneyHappy New Year! We are so excited to share this first blog of 2025 and it is our 70th blog post! If it is your first time reading the blog or 70th thank you so much for being a part of our Moth Education Community.This month’s Storytelling School story is:“Olympic Torch” by Martha CooneyWatch the video. You can read the transcript of Marha’s story here.After you’ve watched and read the story, you can do the following activities: Talk to...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 15, 2024
by The Moth Staff
Lesson #69: HEROES “My Mother’s Drive” - Shristi KarkiHappy November! This month we have a story from a Moth Story Lab workshop participant that was featured on the Moth Radio Hour and podcast this week! We hope you enjoy it. Check back next month for a holiday archive special!This month’s Storytelling School story is:“My Mother’s Drive” by Shristi KarkiWatch the video. You can read the transcript of Shristi’s story here.After you’ve watched and read the story, you can do the following activit...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Sep 10, 2024
by The Moth Staff
Lesson #68: Taking The Shot “Friends By Choice ” - Reina Bolds
Happy September from The Moth and welcome back to school!
This month’s Storytelling School story is:
“On the Move” by Reina Bolds
Watch the video. You can read the transcript of Reina’s story here.
After you’ve watched and read the story, you can do the following activities:
Talk to each other about Reina’s story.
For each post, we’ll highlight a different crafting strateg...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: May 14, 2024
by The Moth Staff
Lesson #67: Thank you teachers! “Not in the Lesson Plan” - James Hamilton
Happy May! For this teacher’s appreciation month we wanted to highlight a story from our archives that celebrates the importance of educators. We here at the Moth are so grateful for you.
This month’s Storytelling School story is:
“Not in the Lesson Plan” by James Hamilton
Watch the video. You can read the transcript of James’s story here.
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 09, 2024
by The Moth Staff
Lesson #66: EXPECTATION VS. REALITY: “Have You Met Him Yet” - David Litt
Hello! This month we bring you a story from the Mainstage teller, David Litt. David was one of President Obama’s speech writers and told this story first at a 2017 Mainstage.
This month’s Storytelling School story is:
“Have You Met Him Yet” by David Litt
Watch the video. You can read the transcript of David’s story here.
After you’ve watched and read the story, you can do the followi...
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