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Students can create their storyboards to share their views of the world around them including culturally diverse topics.

Students gain insight of the Author's story by connecting to the Author's purpose.

Enhances cultural diversity and communication by sharing insights into customs, traditions, and life experiences which can enable students to empathize unfamiliar cultures and help them consider new ideas or commonalities.

Authors help to create empathy in listeners when they share their wisdom through storytelling which is the oldest form of teaching.

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1. Develops visual and multimedia literacy.

2. Showcases student's compelling thoughts and helps them write more effectively.

3. Encourages story ownership, self-motivated learning experiences, and engages in media rich communication.

4. Teaches technology, information, and visual literacy.

5. Uses higher-order thinking skills.

6. Addresses TEKS for Technology Applications K-12, specifically in the communication & collaboration strand.

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Sparks of imagination or whimsy

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Storytelling…

Promotes feelings of well-being and relaxation

Increased willingness to communicate thoughts and feelings

Encourages active participation

Increases verbal fluency

Encourages use of creativity and imagination

Encourages cooperation between peers

Enhances listening skills

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Write, write, write, then write some more

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