2019 Kids Storytelling Institute

Program Description 

The International Storytelling Center will host Storyteller Tim Lowry with his interactive one-man show “The World War II Radio Hour.” Students will be treated to a dramatic story from American history chronicling the Great Depression, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the D-Day invasion, and ultimate victory by the Allied Forces. All of these historic moments are re-lived through the adventures of a young boy, Jimmy, whose older brother served as a tank driver fighting the Nazi’s during World War II. In addition to hearing an exciting story that is based on an actual veteran’s experiences, students will participate in a question and answer session with the storyteller followed by a fun and exciting lab experience in which all students will help to re-create a vintage 1940’s style radio program complete with comedy sketches, big band music, commercials, and a dramatic scene from a classic cowboy show. 

This program is made possible through the Sonia King Estate.

Program Details

Location: International Storytelling Center, 100 West Main St., Jonesborough, TN 37659

Dates: Monday, November 11 through Friday, November 15 (choose one)

Show Times:   9-11am and 11:30am-1:30pm (choose one)

Cost: $5 per/student

Lunch Option: Indoor space is available at the Center for brown bag lunches. Space is limited, and reservations are required.

Tennessee Academic Standards Addressed:

5^th Grade Social Studies – 5.52; 5.53; 5.55; 5.56; 5.58; 5.59

5^th Grade English Language Arts – 5.FL.F.5; 5.FL.SC.6; 5.RL.KID.2; 5.RL.KID.3; 5.RI.KID.3; 5.RL.CS.4; 5.RL.CS.6; 5.RL.IKI.7; 5.SL.CC.3; 5.SL.PKI.6; 5.W.TTP.3; 5.W.PDW.4; 5.W.PDW.5; 5.W.RW.10