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StoryCorp provides a resource that captures and preserves the remembrances of family or community elders. Prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, class members select a person they want to interview, record the conversation, and then upload their interview to the Library of Congress so that future generations have access to these stories.
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Instructional Ideas
- Check out the highlights from the first year of the project before deciding to use it with your class
- Begin the project at least two weeks prior to your school's Thanksgiving holiday
Classroom Considerations
- Requires access to the latest edition of the free StoryCorp app and to smartphones
- iPads are not recommended
- Modifications are provided for those without access to a device
- Participants must be ages 13 and older
- Be aware that some schools block Internet access
- Requires parent permission
Pros
- The 20-page tool kit includes background on the history and purpose of the project, a preparation check list, a template for the permission slip, model interview questions, and an interview planning worksheet
Cons
- No rubric is included