Reference

QUICK TOOLKIT

The short forms, for when you are already working.

What is the fastest version of this tool?

0 of 34 filled in

Tool 1: story finder

Memory:

Why I remember it:

Possible change:

Possible use:

Tool 2: intent card

Audience:

Learning objective:

I am telling this story because I want learners to:

Tool 3: timeline

Leading event ↓ Leading event ↓ KEY EVENT ↓ Consequence ↓ Consequence ↓ CHANGE

Leading event

KEY EVENT

Consequence

CHANGE

Tool 4: story spine

Normal → disruption → consequences → resolution → new normal.

Intent: what do I want this story to do?

Normal: “Once upon a time…”

Disruption: “Until one day…”

Consequence: “Because of that…”

Resolution: “Until finally…”

New normal: “Ever since then…”

Tool 5: story test (short form)

Rate 0–3 in each area. The full scored version lives in the TEST section.

The area I most need to strengthen is:

Tool 6: learner entry

Where will I stop?

What will I ask?

What will I do after asking?

Tool 8: story bank entry

Name:

Topics:

Audience:

Intent:

Key event:

Change:

Best question:

Length:

Cautions: