Storytelling for Hope

Harness the power of hope by telling stories!

This toolkit contains five activities introducing different storytelling concepts:

· Subject · Structure · Audience · Medium · Authenticity

You can run them in sequence, or pick and choose the activities that suit your students best. They’ll start by reflecting on the Global Goals and which issues they feel most passionate about. Then they’ll learn how to turn that passion into a story, by practicing different creative communication skills. Students will write, present, speak, draw, perform, create and discuss!

Lesson Plan

Ages 8-14 - (Upper Primary/lower secondary/middle school )

English

Introducing the Global Goals

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Climate Action Storytelling Toolkit

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