4.1 Which Key Elements Affect Our Connection with Personal Stories?

AT A GLANCE

Intention : Know which key elements affect our connection to personal stories and understand how they inspire.

Task : Watch video clips and answer questions.

Duration : approx. 60 minutes

Material required : Student Booklet, earphones (optional)

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We connect with personal stories but which key elements affect that connection to the point of inspiring us?

Preparation

1. Think about a person who inspires you, it can be a popular person or someone close to you.

Write down what you think makes you connect with this person’s story:

Carrying Out

2. Watch these clips about the role of two key elements of personal stories and answer the included questions.

How Do Characters and Themes Affect Our Connection with Personal Stories?

Part 1: Characters

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How Do Characters and Themes Affect Our Connection with Personal Stories?

Part 2: Themes

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Cross Curricular Competency

To achieve your potential

"Being able to clearly express my perceptions and values makes me feel considered and represented. That's why I always make sure that everyone feels free to express themselves around me so we can all achieve our full potential." -Yusef Abouchar, elected representative.

Did you know?

Having a voice and feeling represented engage people in projects.

Reflection

3. Answer the following questions:

1. In your words, explain how we connect with characters and how this connection can inspire us.

2. Do you think this connection only applies to characters that have really existed or can it also apply to fictitious characters? Explain your answer.

3. Explain how universal themes affect our connection with the story.

What's Next?

Now that you know more about how we connect with personal stories, let’s use that knowledge to analyze some stories.

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