Story Fest: Online Storytelling Week for students of classes 3 to 5 by OUP

Oxford University Press (OUP) India is organising an exciting series of storytelling sessions aimed at fostering a love for stories among young learners. The series starts on February 3 and ends on February 7. 

 These interactive sessions are designed to enhance analytical, reflective, and creative skills through engaging narratives and thought-provoking activities.

The series comprises five sessions, each exploring unique themes such as the environment, folktales, fairy tales, and mysteries. Drawing from OUP’s Reading Portal, the sessions focus on key storytelling aspects like unpacking story elements, crafting character sketches, reflecting through writing, exploring perspectives, and reimagining story twists.

This initiative provides a wonderful opportunity for children to delve into the magic of storytelling, develop critical thinking, and unleash their creativity. By participating, young learners can embark on a journey that inspires a lifelong passion for reading and storytelling.

Day 1

Understanding the elements of a story

February 3, 2025 I 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Theme: Environment

Stories: The Last Tree (Learn with Stories, Level 5)

Meena Goes to Fish (Our Country, Level 3)

Children will be introduced to different elements of the story while enjoying the narration with

interactive elements.

Day 2

Character sketches

February 4 I 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Theme: People around us

Stories: Ronjoy Faces His Fears (The World of Words, Level 3)

Remembering Amma (The World of Words, Level 5)

Children will understand that the amalgamation of internal and external traits make us remember a

character for a long time.

Day 3

Writing reflections

February 5 I 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Theme: Folktales

Story: The Flying Elephant (Our Country, Level 4)

Children will work on writing prompts to help them infer the story better.

Day 4

Perspectives in a story

February 6 I 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Theme: Fairy Tales

Stories: Hamelin Has a Piper Problem! (Learn with Stories, Level 3)

The Three Bears and Goldilocks (Learn with Stories, Level 4)

Little Red Riding Hood (Learn with Stories, Level 5)

Children will be introduced to the original as well as the reimagined versions of these famous fairy tales

through interactive play-based story games to explore "What IF?"

Day 5

Twists and Turns

February 7 I 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Theme: Mystery

Stories: Ryan's Wriggly Riddles (Learn with Stories, Level 4)

Who Took Ira's Goat (Our Country, Level 5)

Children will identify the genre of the story and flex their creative muscles to come up with innovative

endings and storylines.

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