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Share your experiences and thoughts on these topics.

1. How would you use oral storytelling in a classroom setting (identify what grades)?

2. In what ways can oral stories be used to foster an environment where students can have more agency over what they learn?

3. Do you have a storyteller in your life from whom you've benefited? What are those benefits?

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Growing up, and to this day, my dad tells story after story, sprinkled in with jokes. Some of these stories are of legend, like The McClintock House (a scary story), while others are humorous and create moments of connection between family members.

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Storytelling could be helpful in multiple different grades. I feel like it's something that keeps people interacted with what's going on and it's really good for a little kids growing up as well because as you're telling the story, some people might imagine it in their heads and try to be there. 

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Storytelling could be helpful in multiple different grades. I feel like it's something that keeps people interacted with what's going on and it's really good for a little kids growing up as well because as you're telling the story, some people might imagine it in their heads and try to be there. 

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My parents Grandmother and almost everyone around me is a story teller

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1) I think it could be beneficial in High school settings to share oral stories to invoke a connection between educators and students. I think there is a lot of disconnect between the two, and when students are told that there are similarities in lifestyles or beliefs between them and who teach them, they're more likely to show involvement.

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1. I would use oral storytelling in a classroom by making connections to the connect and creating a creative and unique way to share it with the students, hopefully making it more memorable. (elementary)

2. I feel that oral stories allow for an environment that allows the children to more engaged in their learning. Potentially letting them make their own oral stories and share them is a way to have them gain knowledge in a fun way, with some of their own input into the knowledge they are receiving.

3. My grandma is a storyteller in my life. While growing up she would always tell me stories about her life and our family history. She is also a preacher, so she is very good with her words and is able to engage the audience.

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My mom has been a good story teller in my life even though she keeps repeating them. I think repeating the same stories formed new ideas each time. It kind of helped me pick up the skill of analyzing new perspectives

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1. I would use an oral storytelling to share personal experiences that might resonate with my students and teach them a valuable lesson. An example of this could be telling 3rd graders about a time where I learned a difficult math concept through consistency and lots of practice.

2. Oral stories can be useful for students to participate in collaboration, critical thinking, and creating an overall safe space where they feel comfortable to be their true selves.

3. I have benefited a lot from hearing my grandmas childhood stories. Her parents immigrated from Italy, so getting to hear her experiences is benefical to my self identity.

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1. I would storytelling to engage a student in a fun, active way to make listener want to continue to listen and use their imagination, maybe middle schoolers. 2. The student can use their imagination and creativity to add to a story. 3. I use stories to learn from my culture and educate my siblings.

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1. To engage with students on an imaginative level to increase attention and comphrension, and this can be used in all grades but I see this being helpful with high schoolers as they want to know how what they are learning applies to their lives. 2. It can have more connection to their own life and those connections can cause different areas of learning to grow based off of their needs. 3. My dad was a storyteller, he would make up stories before bed and we would go around the room and add pieces to the stories, this was a way for our imagination to grow and to foster our family connection

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1. I would use storytelling to help engage the students that I am teaching, make it something fun or exciting, or something that catches their attention.

3. I think most people in my life are storytellers, my parents are a bit older and they constantly talk about stuff from when they were kids or even when they were a bit older, they tell stories about my family especially ones that I rarely see or ones that are no longer with us. Also me and my friends are constantly sharing stories with each other whether they're funny or just personal.

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I think different story styles are needed for children of different ages. For preschoolers/lower grade students, some imaginative fairy tales or fables are very suitable for them. For middle school and high school students, I prefer to let them know some more realistic and historical stories.

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1. i would use story telling in a later elementary grades like 4-6 to teach about perspective and empathy

2. using story telling to foster a cooperative school environment by allowing and encouraging creativity, individuality, and growth through the stories

3. in my life my mom is a wonderful story teller about her own experiences and family, they've benefited my with knowledge and memories of my history and more extended family

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1. I would incorporate storytelling in a classroom setting by having story time or by having a time where we can all share stories with everyone.

2. Storytelling can make students more confident and also allow them to have more control over the learning, like setting goals and taking ownership of their education rather than just passively listening to the teacher.

3. A storyteller in my life would be my grandma, she's the one who taught me to read and took me to the library every weekend, as I grew older she continued to share stories with me about her life in the Philippines or family. I really enjoy learning about my family and our culture, I think that's what made me also learn Tagalog, my younger brother and my cousins don't know Tagalog so I think I benefited a lot from listening to my grandma's stories.

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1. I would use oral story telling in different ways depending on the age range. I think talk and shares are often the most common way.

2. I think oral stories can be used to foster an environment where students can have more agency over what they learn because the presentation of oral story telling is driven through individual narratives. By allowing them to explore their own stories, students learn how to construct their ideas coherently and concisely, while allowing for creative expression

3. One storyteller that I remember was my 5th grade teacher. Every Friday, at the end of recess, she would have us all sit down as she read aloud a chapter from the book. She would speak dynamically, almost as if she was the one telling the story. She read The Hatchet, Where the Red Ferns Grow, & so many more. I remember how we would sink into the world first, but by the end, we were begging for one more chapter.

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1.) If I were a high school teacher, I would use oral storytelling to introduce a topic because it would help catch the student's attention and help students retain more information in a narrative style.

2.) It can be used for critical thinking skills, Cultural understanding, and communication skills development.

3.)My mom told me stories about how she was in poverty and she fought to make a living back then. She taught me so much about financial decisions and life decisions.

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1. In younger grades, oral storytelling can be used to teach rules, values, and how to get along with others. It's a fun and engaging way to help students grasp important concepts. In middle and high school, storytelling can be used to inspire students, provoke thought, and connect lessons to real-life experiences, encouraging deeper reflection.

2. Oral stories create opportunities for students to see themselves in the narrative or relate to the experiences of others. When students hear stories that reflect their own lives or expand their perspectives, they feel more connected, which can encourage them to take ownership of their learning and share their own stories in return.

3. My dad is a big storyteller, often sharing stories from his childhood and experiences growing up. His stories have taught my siblings and me to appreciate what we have and the importance of working hard. They've inspired us to stay focused on our education and be grateful for the opportunities we have.

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1. I would use oral storytelling in the classroom as a more fun and engaging way to interact with your students. I also think you can learn a lot from your students if you give them the opportunity to tell stories as well.

2. I think storytelling allows for the students to be more creative and engage more with the material they are learning. It also creates a better relationship and connection between the students and teacher. Stories are very personal.

3. My grandmother always told us stories from living in Germany. it was very educational for us to learn about our family.

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1) I would use oral storytelling with elementary and middle school students, specifically in grades 4-8. Storytelling can be a powerful tool to teach history, literature, and even science. For example, in a history class, I could share personal or cultural stories to explain historical events or figures, making the lesson more engaging. In literature, storytelling could be used to teach themes, morals, and character development. It provides a way to connect students emotionally to the material and keep them interested in the subject.

2)Oral storytelling fosters agency by giving students the chance to share their own stories and relate them to what they are learning. This allows them to contribute their perspectives, making the classroom a more inclusive and collaborative space. For example, during a lesson on cultural traditions, students can share family stories or cultural experiences, which gives them a sense of ownership and pride in their learning. Additionally, oral storytelling can encourage critical thinking and creativity as students explore how their stories connect to broader themes.

3)Yes, my grandmother was an incredible storyteller who shared stories from Sudanese culture and our family’s history. Her stories taught me life lessons about resilience, compassion, and the importance of preserving one’s heritage. They also helped me develop a strong sense of identity and pride in my roots, which I carry with me today. Her storytelling inspired me to value oral traditions and recognize their importance in teaching and learning.

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1. For grades K-5, in oral storytelling we use expressive voices and gestures to bring stories to life. This makes learning more memorable and enjoyable.

2. Students can connect and feel drawn to the story, this encouraging participation and sense of ownership over their learning process.

3. Having story tellers, like my grandparents, provides me with emotional connections and life lessons. They offer wisdom and the appreciation for ones culture.

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1. I would use oral storytelling in grades 1-3 to help kids learn about different cultures, and use their imagination. Stories can be interactive, letting kids participate by acting out scenes or changing details.

2. Oral stories give students more control over their learning by letting them add their own ideas and perspectives. They can change parts of a story, create their own, or connect it to their own experiences. This helps them feel more involved and confident in sharing their thoughts.

3. My dad was a storyteller, and he would tell tall tales that exaggerated what he did. His stories made ordinary things sound exciting and always kept me entertained. They also showed me how storytelling can make people laugh and bring them together.

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1. Thinking about middle school, I think conversation is one way to incorporate oral storytelling. This age is a little more difficult, so I think engaging in conversations that interest them can get them to tell stories.

2. I think stories help build connections between teachers and students. It also allows teachers to get to know their students' interests which they can then incorporate into the classroom.

3. My dad is a great storyteller. I remember, growing up, my dad would tell my sister and I these cute stories. Now those moments have become core memories that are very precious to me.

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storytelling is something where people are able to learn from to help form a picture in others minds that can be different to others storytelling is one of those things that I always enjoyed because I love listening to other peoples experiences. storytelling even if its made up is something powerful where kids can be creative and enjoy what they are doing. I always loved hearing stories from my older sister because she is very captivating and expressive with the way she tells stories.