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Storytelling School

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Feb 09, 2021

Storytelling School with The Moth: Storytelling Activity #34

by Moth EDU

Lesson #34: DELIVERY: "Roar"- Amanda Gorman Welcome to the first official 2021 Storytelling School with The Moth! If you were as blown away as we were by the performance of Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate, at the inauguration a few weeks ago, you’re going to love her Moth story about putting yourself out there, trying your best, and ending up where you’re meant to be. This week’s Storytelling School story is: “Roar” by Amanda Gorman Read the transcript of...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jan 08, 2021

Introducing The Moth Story Map - Dante Jackson

by The Moth Staff

Happy New Year! 2021 has finally arrived and with it, new opportunities to be involved with The Moth! Read more information about open applications for our All City program for high school students and Moth Teacher Institute for 5-12 teachers at the bottom of this post. Secondly, the Education team has been working on a really exciting instructional video that we’re ecstatic to finally be able to share with you. One of the many tools we use to talk about structu...

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

Storytelling School with The Moth: Storytelling Activity #32

by Moth EDU

Lesson #32: DETAILS: "Pearls, Popped Collars, and a Guyanese American"- Ann Jankie It’s the last 2020 Storytelling School with The Moth! So glad we made it and don’t forget to come see us in 2021. As we all adjust to the new normal, we hope these posts have been something to look forward to and given you a burst of joy and empathy. The Moth’s EDU team is here for you! For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about letting go of judgment and loving where you’re from. ...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 10, 2020

Storytelling School with The Moth: Storytelling Activity #31

by Moth EDU

Lesson #31: MOMENT IN TIME "Pool Party"- David Lepelstat Did you miss us? We’re back with more Storytelling School with The Moth! As we all adjust to the new normal, we hope these posts have been something to look forward to and given you a burst of joy and empathy. The Moth’s EDU team is here for you! For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about redefining family. This month’s Storytelling School story is: “Pool Party” by David Lepelstat You can read the tran...

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

Storytelling School with The Moth: Special Announcement

by Moth EDU

Introducing our first ever All Country High School SLAM Team! The Moth's Education program is incredibly excited to announce that this semester we are piloting an All Country team: a free, virtual workshop for 10th-12th graders from all over the United States. We are now accepting applications for Fall 2020. Applications are due Monday, November 2nd and workshops start on Saturday, November 7th. You can find the application here and email allcity@themoth.org and check out them...

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