Adapted from ResidentAssistant.com
The Team Manager begins the story by setting the initial scene and mood. (The mood will alter as a result of the addition of more content to the story.) The story can start with the following examples (or others): “On my way to class the other day…” or “A good friend called last night and…” or “I had the most amazing weekend! I…” In no particular order, members of the team take over the story&emdash;one sentence at a time.
They will add new elements and twists to the plot. The idea is to make sure the story (and the plot) continue to build.
The Team Manager should make sure that all members of the team contribute, as they are comfortable.
When the story runs out of steam, the Team Manager should debrief the team to determine what the team felt went well, and what did not. Practiced regularly, the team will likely become more confident and faster at this presentation exercise.
ALTERNATIVE: Do a story only using sound effects with gestures to see if the team can complete a story without spoken words.
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