讲好故事，构建社区 

Building Community Through Storytelling

3月20日，东华文泽学校与全社区共庆世界讲故事日。今年的主题为“我们一起努力”，强调社会需要团结和协作，从而推动社会变化和构建更强大的社区。为了庆祝这一天，世界各地的故事叙述者会响应这一主题，分享各种关于团结的故事。让我们猜猜，谁将是TWIS的故事叙述者，他们将分享什么故事？

On March 20, TWIS celebrates World Storytelling Day with the whole community. This year's theme is "Together We Can," which emphasizes the need for unity and collaboration in society to inspire change and build stronger communities. In honor of this day, storytellers around the world share tales that reflect this theme and bring people together. At TWIS, guess who are the storytellers and what they share on the day?

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Click to watch the video of TWIS World Storytelling Day!

在世界讲故事日，我们有幸邀请到了一位特别嘉宾——《柏拉图的土豆（Plato's Potatoes）》的英文绘本作者Michael Neil Kelly。他的书讲述了两个女孩是如何学习到了关于分享和慷慨的重要课题。来自PYP小学四年级的Kayla和MYP中学一年级的Ronald主动帮助Mr. Michael将此书的故事读给现场观众欣赏。

On World Storytelling Day, we were fortunate to have a special visitor, Mr. Michael Neil Kelly, the author of Plato's Potatoes. The book is about two girls who learn the importance of sharing and not being greedy. Kayla from PYP4 and Ronald from MYP1 volunteered to help Mr. Michael read the book, and for their excellent reading, Mr. Michael gave each one a copy of his book. 

在共读故事期间，Mr. Michael回答了来自观众的提问。他分享道，面对不同年龄阶段的群体，如儿童、青少年和成人，他分别为这些群体撰写了不同的书籍。当被问及灵感来源时，他说在童年阶段，他的父亲常常鼓励他大量阅读。当被问及他花了多长时间写出《柏拉图的土豆》一书时，Mr. Michael说，他只花了十天时间完成初稿，却花了两个月的时间进行校对与修正。

During the reading, Mr. Michael took some questions from the audience. He shared that he has written several books for different age groups, including children, teenagers, and adults. When asked about his inspiration for writing, Mr. Michael credited his father, who encouraged him to read a lot as a child. When asked about how long it took him to write the book, Mr. Michael shared that it only took him ten days, but he spent two months making revisions to improve it. 

PYP小学三年级班主任Mr. Charles补充道，绘本作家Mr. Michael的到来给我们上了一节关于文字写作的重要一课。初稿并不总是完美的，但为了让文章更出色，修正与润色是极其必要的。

Mr. Charles, our PYP3 homeroom teacher, also added that Mr. Michael's visit was a great lesson in the writing process. Writing is not always perfect the first time, but revisions are necessary to make it better.

最后，Mr. Michael将他的书捐赠给了TWIS图书馆。我们衷心地感谢Mr. Michael亲临TWIS校园并给我们的学生讲故事，我们也期待着他带着下一本书再次来访。在这个世界讲故事日，让我们记住团结一致，以共享故事推动社会的变化。

Mr. Michael's visit concluded with him writing dedications for his copies of Plato's Potatoes, which are now a part of the primary library's collection. We are grateful for Mr. Michael's visit and hope that he stops by again soon with his next book. This World Storytelling Day, let's remember the importance of coming together and inspiring change through our shared stories. 

无论是初赛，还是总决赛，TWIS小学英语讲故事大赛的竞争都十分激烈，但学生们迎难而上，全力以赴。每位参赛选手都竭尽全力展示他们讲故事的技巧，力争赢得评委的喜爱。

The competition was fierce, but the students rose to the challenge and gave it their all. Each participant showcased their storytelling skills and tried to outdo their fellow contestants in the eyes of the judges. 

五位比赛评委采用一系列标准对学生的表演进行评估，包括表演者的声音技巧、面部表情、肢体语言、故事重点、角色描述、空间利用、时间管理和节奏等。

The judges had their work cut out for them as they evaluated the performances using a range of criteria. They paid attention to the students' voice mechanics, facial expressions, body language, focus, characterization, use of space, timing, and pacing. 

最后，PYP小学三年级的Yuki凭借其扣人心弦的《Will the Wolf》故事演绎赢得了小学低年级组别的第一名；而PYP小学四年级的Carwyn则以其妙趣横生的《三只小猪的真实故事》的精彩演绎赢得了小学高年级组别的冠军。

In the end, Yuki in PYP3 emerged as the first-place winner in the lower primary category for her enthralling rendition of "Will the Wolf” while Carwyn in PYP4 won the upper primary level with her captivating retelling of "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs."

点击视频观看《三只小猪的真实故事》

Click the video to watch "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs"

TWIS小学讲故事大赛取得圆满成功，我们希望它能激励在场的观众认识到故事的力量，以及学会成为一名优秀的故事叙述者。也许，终有一天，他们也会登上舞台，用文字编织出他们的故事魔法。而现在，让我们祝贺获奖者，并为所有参赛者的努力付出及其全力以赴的精神鼓掌。

The competition was a success, and we hope that it has inspired our young audience to recognize the power of stories and the benefits of becoming good storytellers. Perhaps, one day, they too will grace the stage and weave their magic with words. For now, we congratulate our winners and applaud all the participants for their hard work and dedication. 

庆祝世界讲故事日的第三个活动是“以疫情为镜，阐释讲故事的力量”。来自MYP中学英语语言与文学班级的学生在此活动中分享了他们所撰写的回忆录。运用回忆录写作的要素，他们从个人经验出发，分享了疫情是如何以深刻的方式影响我们的生活的。

The third event on World Storytelling Day celebrated the power of storytelling through the lens of the pandemic years. In this event, students from the MYP language and literature class shared their memoir excerpts with a public audience. Applying the elements of memoir writing, their writing offered a unique perspective on the pandemic years, and how it has impacted our lives in profound ways. 

随着故事叙述者的推进，听众渐渐沉浸其中，他们听到了一系列的个体故事，这些故事抓住了这个前所未有的时代的本质。这群年轻的回忆录作者们分享了他们所面临的挑战、所战胜的困难和得以迎接希望的时刻，也让我们看到了人类精神的韧性和力量。

As the audience settled in, they were treated to an array of personal stories that captured the essence of these unprecedented times. The young memoirists shared their challenges, their triumphs, and their moments of hope, providing a glimpse into the resilience and strength of the human spirit. 

点击视频查看MYP中学生如何讲故事

Click to watch the video about how MYP students tell stories!

学生的写作不仅是自我经历的例证，也是全世界数以上亿受疫情影响的人的例证。在文字中，他们表达了一种集体的经历，提醒着我们人类并不是孤立存在的个体。

Their writing was not only a testament to their own experiences but also to those of millions of people worldwide who have been affected by the pandemic. Through their words, they gave voice to a collective experience, reminding us that we are not alone in this. 

左右滑动查看更多学生回忆录节选

Swipe for more memoir excerpts from students

随着主题的深入，讲故事的力量渐渐浮现。观众被故事打动了，受到了故事的鼓舞，这提醒我们要学会分享彼此故事的重要性。同时，回忆录的摘录表明，故事有能力将我们聚集在一起，辅以安慰，帮助我们了解我们周围的世界。

As the event unfolded, the power of storytelling was palpable. The audience was moved, inspired, and reminded of the importance of sharing our stories with one another. The memoir excerpts showed that storytelling has the ability to bring us together, offer comfort, and help us make sense of the world around us. 

在活动接近尾声之时，学生们因其勇气和创造力获得了众多掌声。他们的回忆录正在闪闪发亮。同时，这也说明了讲故事的力量可以构建社区，推进变化，并在危机时刻给人们带来希望。

At the end of the event, the students received a well-deserved round of applause for their bravery and creativity. Their memoirs were a shining example of the power of storytelling to create community, inspire change, and bring hope in times of crisis.