CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

For Oral Storytelling in the BC Curricular Competencies

Primary Years

Mathematics - Use reasoning to explore and make connections.

Oral Storytelling encourages prediction and sequencing, which support the development of logical reasoning.

Science - Communicate observations and ideas using oral or written language, drawing, or role-play.

Oral Storytelling develops observation skills and vocabulary and strengthen communication.

Social Studies - Recognize causes and consequences of events, decisions, or developments in their lives.

Oral Storytelling promotes inferencing, sequencing, and theory of mind, and demonstrates cause and consequence in an impactful manner.

Language Arts - Create stories and other texts to deepen awareness of self, family, and community.

Oral Storytelling supports identity development, communication skills, and peer/community connections.

Middle Years

Mathematics - Engage in problem-solving experiences that are connected to place, story, cultural practices, and perspectives relevant to local First Peoples communities, the local community, and other cultures.

Oral Storytelling develops pattern recognition, sequencing, and theory of mind which aid problem-solving skills.

Science - Make predictions about the findings of their inquiry and identify patterns and connections in data.

Oral Storytelling supports inferencing, predicting, sequencing, pattern recognition, and develops comprehension.

Social Studies - Explain different perspectives on past or present people, places, issues, or events, and compare the values, worldviews, and beliefs of human cultures and societies in different times and places.

Oral Storytelling improves vocabulary, syntax, and grammar, and encourages generative language.

Language Arts - Exchange ideas and viewpoints to build shared understanding and extend thinking.

Oral Storytelling is precisely the practice of exchanging ideas and viewpoints to build shared understanding and extended thinking!

Secondary

Mathematics - • Develop, demonstrate, and apply mathematical understanding through play, inquiry, and problem solving.

Oral Storytelling facilitates opportunities for inquiry to grow and expand.

Science - Use knowledge of scientific concepts to draw conclusions that are consistent with evidence.

Oral Storytelling improves decoding skills, and promotes keen attention to detail, which are essential when identifying conclusive evidence.

Social Studies - Explain and infer different perspectives on past or present people, places, issues, or events by considering prevailing norms, values, worldviews, and beliefs.

Oral Storytelling develops pattern recognition, improves communication skills, and enhances critical observation competency.

Language Arts - Use and experiment with oral storytelling processes.

Oral Storytelling is a wonderful way to introduce numerous styles of oration: spoken work, debate, personal monologue, etc.