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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jul 08, 2020

Storytelling School with The Moth: Weekly Storytelling Activity #21

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Lesson #21: SETTING: "When People Ask Me Where I'm From"- Beth Gebresilasie Here’s another Storytelling School with The Moth! We are in the midst of a difficult time that can feel hard to process, both for ourselves and for our young people. For this week’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about finding, losing, and getting support from friends. This week’s Storytelling School story is: “When People Ask Me Where I'm From” by Beth G...

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 30, 2020

Storytelling School with The Moth: Weekly Storytelling Activity #20

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Lesson #20: STEPPING STONES: "Don’t Violate My People" - Mmachi Dimoriaku Here’s another Storytelling School with The Moth! We are in the midst of a difficult time that can feel hard to process, both for ourselves and for our young people. For this week’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about having pride in your culture. This week’s Storytelling School story is: “Don’t Violate My People” by Mmachi Dimoriaku You can read the transcript of...

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 23, 2020

Storytelling School with The Moth: Weekly Storytelling Activity #19

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Lesson #19: FIRST AND LAST LINES: "Go, Venae, Go!" - Neshaune Lasley Here’s another Storytelling School with The Moth! We are in the midst of a difficult time that can feel hard to process, both for ourselves and for our young people. For this week’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about support from family. This week’s Storytelling School story is: “Go, Venae, Go!” by Neshaune Lasley You can read the trans...

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 16, 2020

Storytelling School with The Moth: Weekly Storytelling Activity #18

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Lesson #18: SELF-REFLECTION: "Beyond the Call of Duty"- Maxie Jones Here’s another Storytelling School with The Moth! We are in the midst of a difficult time that can feel hard to process, both for ourselves and for our young people. For this week’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about the impact of our teachers. This week’s Storytelling School story is: “Beyond the Call of Duty” by Maxie Jones You can read the transcript of Maxie’s story here. 1.Talk to each ot...

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 09, 2020

Storytelling School with The Moth: Weekly Storytelling Activity #17

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Lesson #17: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF: "Theory of Change"- Journey Jamison Welcome back to Storytelling School with The Moth! We are in the midst of a difficult time that can feel hard to process, both for ourselves and for our young people. For this week’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about a young person making a difference in her community. This week’s Storytelling School story is: “Theory of Change” by Journey Jamison You can re...