https://sayyourpiece.org Say Your Piece Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:05:15 +0000 https://sayyourpiece.org en https://sayyourpiece.org/intro Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:47:40 +0000 Say Your Piece https://sayyourpiece.org/intro <img width="2000" height="1000" width_o="2000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c04218901890738f2083b5d4481f1df1d002ab3e7e625c007fd8f0570604c205/kim_lawson.png" data-mid="77977989" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c04218901890738f2083b5d4481f1df1d002ab3e7e625c007fd8f0570604c205/kim_lawson.png" /> <img width="2000" height="1000" width_o="2000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/34c14bf8f621165bf1b416a71db5ccc34385a186d194a70e844ae6bd8d10de44/matthew-dicks.png" data-mid="77977990" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/34c14bf8f621165bf1b416a71db5ccc34385a186d194a70e844ae6bd8d10de44/matthew-dicks.png" /> <img width="2000" height="1000" width_o="2000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/63e659a419bc59282d3512d34cd301bac20b8a180b91a6bb2cf5ed8502271862/gabby_carmona.png" data-mid="77977988" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/63e659a419bc59282d3512d34cd301bac20b8a180b91a6bb2cf5ed8502271862/gabby_carmona.png" /> <img width="2000" height="1000" width_o="2000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/91eb01bde63a16294e23b134a6dd8244fb178860b94bafb2cf17b2a37c8bd61d/terrence_gina.png" data-mid="77977991" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/91eb01bde63a16294e23b134a6dd8244fb178860b94bafb2cf17b2a37c8bd61d/terrence_gina.png" /> <img width="2000" height="1000" width_o="2000" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d13ea8e791a46c8a20d594952b96dde355c62b06b033bb990a192295413d0d99/bill_thompson.png" data-mid="77977987" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d13ea8e791a46c8a20d594952b96dde355c62b06b033bb990a192295413d0d99/bill_thompson.png" /> Say Your Piece – A Storytelling Workshop DATA ALONE DOESN’T PERSUADE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION. Memorable stories told by people who have lived experience can have a tremendous impact. Say Your Piece believes that storytelling helps build power and strengthens movements for social change.&nbsp; Over seven sessions, participants select an experience to turn into a story, learn the elements of good storytelling, and practice, practice, practice! By the end of Say Your Piece, each participant will have the tools and experience to tell their story in a compelling, authentic way. Say Your Piece is a do-it-yourself workshop. We give you everything you need to host a course in your community. We make it easier to bring storytelling lessons to your community with video lessons, participant handouts, a facilitator’s guide, and hosting tips. WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?&nbsp; This storytelling workshop aims to empower ordinary people – those most affected by oppression and inequality – to tell stories in compelling, creative, and intimate ways. Lifting up the voices of those experiencing injustice and inequity helps build movements to improve conditions that shape health, safety, and security, including those related to housing, education, health care, employment, income and wealth, physical environments, immigration policy, criminal justice, food security, transportation, voting rights, and more. Storytelling is a powerful tool. When the people who most need social change tell powerful stories, they can win hearts and minds in ways that policy experts cannot. The universal emotions that lie at the heart of these stories create intimate connections with audiences, humanize the storytellers, and bring their issues to life. Say Your Piece helps people tell stories about how real-life challenges affect them on a daily basis. Download the one-page overview https://sayyourpiece.org/background-overview Fri, 17 Jul 2020 02:18:43 +0000 Say Your Piece https://sayyourpiece.org/background-overview Background + Overview The facilitators’ guide explains the origin and purpose of the storytelling workshop and provides guidance for planning and hosting the workshop.Facilitator Guide, background and overview Video overview matrix https://sayyourpiece.org/session-1 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 19:09:53 +0000 Say Your Piece https://sayyourpiece.org/session-1 SESSION 1 <img width="1359" height="60" width_o="1359" height_o="60" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/63af339dfa1b6d61a9499fe5c0724a37f4471d09e685d0cd1ef59792ad144d67/bar-white.gif" data-mid="78263807" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/63af339dfa1b6d61a9499fe5c0724a37f4471d09e685d0cd1ef59792ad144d67/bar-white.gif" /> <img width="83" height="50" width_o="83" height_o="50" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/39841204a7bc25ae17ec45b9d263114973c6ea0ed7866e9c28923e36c3ee7908/arrow.gif" data-mid="76839072" border="0" data-scale="90" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/83/i/39841204a7bc25ae17ec45b9d263114973c6ea0ed7866e9c28923e36c3ee7908/arrow.gif" /> Orientation to the Workshop In this session, you will get an idea of what to expect from the workshop and start to understand the basics of storytelling. Facilitator Guide, Session 1 Assignment 1 https://sayyourpiece.org/session-2 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 22:58:24 +0000 Say Your Piece https://sayyourpiece.org/session-2 SESSION 2 <img width="1359" height="60" width_o="1359" height_o="60" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/63af339dfa1b6d61a9499fe5c0724a37f4471d09e685d0cd1ef59792ad144d67/bar-white.gif" data-mid="78263794" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/63af339dfa1b6d61a9499fe5c0724a37f4471d09e685d0cd1ef59792ad144d67/bar-white.gif" /> <img width="83" height="50" width_o="83" height_o="50" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/39841204a7bc25ae17ec45b9d263114973c6ea0ed7866e9c28923e36c3ee7908/arrow.gif" data-mid="76839889" border="0" data-scale="86" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/83/i/39841204a7bc25ae17ec45b9d263114973c6ea0ed7866e9c28923e36c3ee7908/arrow.gif" /> Understanding Storytelling Basics This session will get you comfortable with speaking in the present tense, using descriptive language, and thinking about your story focus for the remainder of the workshop. Facilitator Guide, Session 2 Assignment 2 Photos for Activity 3&nbsp; https://sayyourpiece.org/session-3 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 19:58:50 +0000 Say Your Piece https://sayyourpiece.org/session-3 SESSION 3 <img width="1359" height="60" width_o="1359" height_o="60" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/63af339dfa1b6d61a9499fe5c0724a37f4471d09e685d0cd1ef59792ad144d67/bar-white.gif" data-mid="78263745" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/63af339dfa1b6d61a9499fe5c0724a37f4471d09e685d0cd1ef59792ad144d67/bar-white.gif" /> <img width="83" height="50" width_o="83" height_o="50" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/39841204a7bc25ae17ec45b9d263114973c6ea0ed7866e9c28923e36c3ee7908/arrow.gif" data-mid="77665234" border="0" data-scale="86" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/83/i/39841204a7bc25ae17ec45b9d263114973c6ea0ed7866e9c28923e36c3ee7908/arrow.gif" /> Choosing Your Story During this session, you get used to performing and think about what story you want to focus on for the rest of the workshop. Facilitator Guide, Session 3 Assignment 3 https://sayyourpiece.org/session-4 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:02:03 +0000 Say Your Piece https://sayyourpiece.org/session-4 SESSION 4 <img width="1359" height="60" width_o="1359" height_o="60" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/63af339dfa1b6d61a9499fe5c0724a37f4471d09e685d0cd1ef59792ad144d67/bar-white.gif" data-mid="78263741" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/63af339dfa1b6d61a9499fe5c0724a37f4471d09e685d0cd1ef59792ad144d67/bar-white.gif" /> <img width="83" height="50" width_o="83" height_o="50" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/39841204a7bc25ae17ec45b9d263114973c6ea0ed7866e9c28923e36c3ee7908/arrow.gif" data-mid="77970317" border="0" data-scale="86" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/83/i/39841204a7bc25ae17ec45b9d263114973c6ea0ed7866e9c28923e36c3ee7908/arrow.gif" /> Creating Story Scenes During this session, you will focus on your story’s scenes, timeline, and settings. Facilitator Guide, Session 4 Assignment 4 https://sayyourpiece.org/session-5 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:06:31 +0000 Say Your Piece https://sayyourpiece.org/session-5 SESSION 5 <img width="1359" height="60" width_o="1359" height_o="60" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/63af339dfa1b6d61a9499fe5c0724a37f4471d09e685d0cd1ef59792ad144d67/bar-white.gif" data-mid="78263738" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/63af339dfa1b6d61a9499fe5c0724a37f4471d09e685d0cd1ef59792ad144d67/bar-white.gif" /> <img width="83" height="50" width_o="83" height_o="50" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/39841204a7bc25ae17ec45b9d263114973c6ea0ed7866e9c28923e36c3ee7908/arrow.gif" data-mid="77970638" border="0" data-scale="86" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/83/i/39841204a7bc25ae17ec45b9d263114973c6ea0ed7866e9c28923e36c3ee7908/arrow.gif" /> Practicing Your Story During this session, you will practice performing stories and receive feedback. Facilitator Guide, Session 5 https://sayyourpiece.org/session-6 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:08:34 +0000 Say Your Piece https://sayyourpiece.org/session-6 SESSION 6 <img width="1359" height="60" width_o="1359" height_o="60" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/63af339dfa1b6d61a9499fe5c0724a37f4471d09e685d0cd1ef59792ad144d67/bar-white.gif" data-mid="78263709" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/63af339dfa1b6d61a9499fe5c0724a37f4471d09e685d0cd1ef59792ad144d67/bar-white.gif" /> <img width="83" height="50" width_o="83" height_o="50" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/39841204a7bc25ae17ec45b9d263114973c6ea0ed7866e9c28923e36c3ee7908/arrow.gif" data-mid="77971038" border="0" data-scale="86" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/83/i/39841204a7bc25ae17ec45b9d263114973c6ea0ed7866e9c28923e36c3ee7908/arrow.gif" /> Story Shape Up During this session, you will work on your story’s beginning and the details. Facilitator Guide, Session 6feedback form https://sayyourpiece.org/session-7 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:10:26 +0000 Say Your Piece https://sayyourpiece.org/session-7 SESSION 7 <img width="1359" height="60" width_o="1359" height_o="60" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/63af339dfa1b6d61a9499fe5c0724a37f4471d09e685d0cd1ef59792ad144d67/bar-white.gif" data-mid="78263673" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/63af339dfa1b6d61a9499fe5c0724a37f4471d09e685d0cd1ef59792ad144d67/bar-white.gif" /> <img width="83" height="50" width_o="83" height_o="50" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/39841204a7bc25ae17ec45b9d263114973c6ea0ed7866e9c28923e36c3ee7908/arrow.gif" data-mid="77971252" border="0" data-scale="86" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/83/i/39841204a7bc25ae17ec45b9d263114973c6ea0ed7866e9c28923e36c3ee7908/arrow.gif" /> Performance During this session, you finalize your story content and focus on performance. Facilitator Guide, Session 7 feedback form activity 1 game graduation certificate https://sayyourpiece.org/resources Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:05:15 +0000 Say Your Piece https://sayyourpiece.org/resources Additional Resources &nbsp;CONSIDERING POWER DYNAMICS Power is a person's ability to exert influence and control over the people, environments, and events around them. Power dynamics in learning environments can have significant impacts on the ability of people to think for themselves. The industrial model of teaching positions the teacher standing in front of the classroom as the sole source of all knowledge and expertise. The teacher determines the materials to be taught, the teaching methodologies adopted, and the course’s final objectives. Adult educators must consider the issue of power in the classroom and implement a power-sharing model that best suits the group. Power Dynamics in Adult Education Managing Power Dynamics with Creative Training Methods Power Dynamics: The Hidden Element to Effective Meetings NAVIGATING DIFFICULT STORIES Everyone must have the opportunity to make informed choices about workshop participation and the content, production, and use of their stories. In addition, telling others what has taken place in one’s life can expose past traumas and trigger emotion. The following resources may help you navigate trauma, healing, and ethical issues. Ethical Practice (Transformative Story) Trauma-Informed Storytelling (NASMHPD) Storytellers Bill of Rights (Immigrant Rising) FRAMING A STORY Framing refers to the way an issue is defined, packaged, and presented in a story. It tells us what information is important and what can be ignored. Think of the difference between a portrait and a landscape. In a story told as a portrait, audiences learn a great deal about a single person or event. In a landscape story, audiences gain a broader view that includes the context or environment in which the person or event exist. Learn more about framing from the Berkeley Media Studies Group.&nbsp; EXPLORING PRIVILEGE Privilege is unearned access to resources and power that is only readily available to a person because of the social groups to which they belong. The following resources offer activities that can help participants gain a better understanding of their own power and privilege. Exploring My Power and Privilege A Guide to Discussing Identity, Power and Privilege Introduction to Power and Privilege WARMING UP A warm-up is any activity that can be used to get people in the mood for interacting and performing. Sometimes these are called ice breakers. Warm-up Collection #1 Warm-up Collection #2&nbsp; Warm-up Collection #3 HOSTING A STORYTELLING EVENT Don’t let all that practice go to waste! Consider organizing regular storytelling gatherings or host a storytelling event. These resources provide helpful planning tips. Facilitating a Story Circle StorySlam Protocols Sample Guide to Hosting A Storytelling Event GROWING AS A STORYTELLER After learning the basics of storytelling, you might be ready for more! Check out these additional learning resources on storytelling. Rhythm, rhyme, repetition, reasoning and response in oral storytelling Storytelling School (The Moth) STORYTELLING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE Stories are a powerful part of fighting for justice. These resources can help you determine how to make stories part of your change strategy. Storytelling and Social Change: A Strategy Guide (Working Narratives) Transformative Storytelling Story-based Strategy (Center for Story-based Strategy) Frameworks Academy (Frameworks Institute)