National Storytelling Week
Storytelling
Celebrate National Storytelling Week fromMonday 2 February to Sunday 8 February - the theme this year is soundtrack your story.
Lots of people write and tell stories.Why is this important?
The importance of storytelling
You are going to write a story about something strange which happened on a journey by imagining answers to some questions.
Something strange happened on the way to...
Who was in the car that night and where were they going?
What strange sight did they see on the road?
What happened to their car?
What strange smell did they notice?
How did they feel and what did they do?
What did the police do?
Was there an explanation?
Soundtrack your story
Your Story
Soundtrack your story - story telling project.
Well done!
At the end of National Storytelling Week, you will be able to submit your writing to The National Literacy Trust via your teacher. Submissions will be open until 27th February. The National Literacy Trust will then judge the entries with the support of Amazon volunteers. Winning pupils will be published in a National Storytelling Week anthology. They will receive a printed copy of the anthology as well as a copy for their school. These pupils and their schools will be in with the chance of winning book bundles. If you are interested click on the blue button and write your story for entry:
Click on the amplify link (blue button) and click on continue without signing in.
Any questions then ask your teacher or email:
young.writers@literacytrust.org.uk
Inspires and Educates
Stories can teach moral lessons, share wisdom, and inspire people to think differently or take action. They make learning enjoyable and memorable.
Enhances Communication Skills
Storytelling develops important language skills such as speaking, listening, and comprehension. It encourages creativity and helps people articulate their thoughts effectively.
Have fun, get involved with the storytelling project for National Storytelling Week with author and broadcaster Jeffrey Boakye, for pupils aged 11 to 14 (S1-S3). Based on the theme ‘Soundtrack your story’, the project is designed to inspire a love of story creation through music and rhythm.
Preserves Culture and Heritage
Storytelling keeps traditions, beliefs, and histories alive. Through stories, communities pass down their knowledge, values, and identity from one generation to the next.
Builds Connections and Empathy
Listening to or sharing stories helps people understand each other’s experiences, feelings, and perspectives. This fosters empathy and strong human connections.
Feel inspired by the lyrics of songs to create a story.
You can use any of these examples or your own.
I I am the eye of a tiger You're going to hear me roar..
You're a firework!
The fate of Ophelia
I just might
Abracadabra
Do you remember the 21st of Sept?
Free workshop link via National Literacy Trust
National Storytelling Week
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National Storytelling Week
Storytelling
Celebrate National Storytelling Week fromMonday 2 February to Sunday 8 February - the theme this year is soundtrack your story.
Lots of people write and tell stories.Why is this important?
The importance of storytelling
You are going to write a story about something strange which happened on a journey by imagining answers to some questions.
Something strange happened on the way to...
Who was in the car that night and where were they going?
What strange sight did they see on the road?
What happened to their car?
What strange smell did they notice?
How did they feel and what did they do?
What did the police do?
Was there an explanation?
Soundtrack your story
Your Story
Soundtrack your story - story telling project.
Well done!
At the end of National Storytelling Week, you will be able to submit your writing to The National Literacy Trust via your teacher. Submissions will be open until 27th February. The National Literacy Trust will then judge the entries with the support of Amazon volunteers. Winning pupils will be published in a National Storytelling Week anthology. They will receive a printed copy of the anthology as well as a copy for their school. These pupils and their schools will be in with the chance of winning book bundles. If you are interested click on the blue button and write your story for entry:
Click on the amplify link (blue button) and click on continue without signing in.
Any questions then ask your teacher or email:
young.writers@literacytrust.org.uk
Inspires and Educates Stories can teach moral lessons, share wisdom, and inspire people to think differently or take action. They make learning enjoyable and memorable.
Enhances Communication Skills Storytelling develops important language skills such as speaking, listening, and comprehension. It encourages creativity and helps people articulate their thoughts effectively.
Have fun, get involved with the storytelling project for National Storytelling Week with author and broadcaster Jeffrey Boakye, for pupils aged 11 to 14 (S1-S3). Based on the theme ‘Soundtrack your story’, the project is designed to inspire a love of story creation through music and rhythm.
Preserves Culture and Heritage Storytelling keeps traditions, beliefs, and histories alive. Through stories, communities pass down their knowledge, values, and identity from one generation to the next.
Builds Connections and Empathy Listening to or sharing stories helps people understand each other’s experiences, feelings, and perspectives. This fosters empathy and strong human connections.
Feel inspired by the lyrics of songs to create a story.
You can use any of these examples or your own.
I I am the eye of a tiger You're going to hear me roar..
You're a firework!
The fate of Ophelia
I just might
Abracadabra
Do you remember the 21st of Sept?
Free workshop link via National Literacy Trust