Storyline Filter – Rhythms and Rules – Storyline® Resources for Teachers

5. Rhythms and Rules

Guiding Questions

Have students built background about the daily lives of their characters through research, discussion and practical activities?
Have students envisioned their characterʼs way of life and defined patterns? (seasonal, weekly, daily, etc.)
Have the rhythms been designed to fit the unique narrative of the Storyline? (in a single episode, integrated within, or both)
Have students developed their own conceptual model of their characterʼs actions, thoughts, feelings, interactions, experiences, etc. within the rhythm cycle?
Do the rhythm activities allow for student speculation and anticipation?
Have teacher/students set criteria for quality work, with clear expectations for process and product? (structure before activity)
Does the Storyline offer choices for students to explore the daily rhythms of their characters using a variety of modalities? (art, drama, kinesthetic movement, etc.)
Did students develop and enrich the story by sharing their rhythms piece with their fellow characters in the story?

Has a question or problem led to a consideration of possible rules/laws or modes of behavior?
Have students created a list of valuable rules for their community, effectively exploring reasons and desired outcomes?