Project Kick-off - Introduce the project by explaining the essential question and objectives, and discuss the influence of storytelling in shaping perspectives on global issues (20 min)

Narrative Exploration Challenge - Begin analyzing selected excerpts from Persepolis to identify themes of conflict and resilience, connecting them to current global events (25 min)

Group Analysis - Divide into small groups to further explore Persepolis excerpts, focusing on character development and historical context, and prepare to share insights (45 min)

Creative Connections - Each group presents their analysis through creative mediums, such as skits or artwork, illustrating the connection between the text and contemporary global issues (30 min)

Class Discussion - Facilitate a class-wide discussion on how personal narratives like Persepolis influence perceptions of international relations (15 min)

Introduction to Community Partners - Provide an overview of local immigrant and refugee organizations, preparing students for upcoming storytelling sessions (20 min)

Storytelling Preparation - Guide students in developing questions and active listening strategies for engaging with community partners (25 min)

Reflection and Planning - Reflect on learning from the week and outline personal goals for engaging with community partners and storytelling elements in the project (20 min)

Digital Storytelling Introduction - Introduce the collaborative digital storytelling project, explaining the expectations and tools to be used (25 min)

Community Partner Storytelling Session - Attend a virtual session with local immigrant and refugee organizations where individuals share personal stories of conflict and peace, aiming to deepen understanding and empathy (45 min)

Story Reflection and Discussion - Reflect in a journal on the stories heard, focusing on personal insights and emotional responses, followed by a class discussion to share reflections and identify common themes (45 min)

Artistic Expression Workshop - Begin creating an individual piece of art, poetry, or digital media that captures the essence of the stories heard, using creativity to explore emotional and thematic elements (45 min)

Collaborative Digital Storytelling Planning - Form groups to brainstorm and outline a digital storytelling project that connects personal or family narratives to global themes of conflict and peace (20 min)

Digital Tools Exploration - Introduce and explore digital tools that can be used for the storytelling project, ensuring all students are comfortable with the technology (25 min)

Group Storyboarding and Scriptwriting - Develop a storyboard and script for the group digital storytelling project, focusing on narrative structure and key messages (45 min)

Community Storytelling Session - Engage with local immigrant and refugee partners as they share their personal stories of conflict and peace, focusing on active listening and empathy (45 min)

Reflective Journaling - Write personal reflections on the community storytelling session, identifying key themes and new insights gained about conflict and peace (20 min)

Artistic Expression - Begin creating an art piece or poem inspired by the stories heard, using these creative expressions to capture emotional and intellectual responses (25 min)

Peer Sharing - Share the artistic expressions with peers in small groups, discussing the varied interpretations and emotional resonances of the stories (30 min)

Feedback and Revision - Provide feedback to peers and refine individual artworks or poems based on peer suggestions and personal reflections (15 min)

Digital Storytelling Workshop - Introduce digital tools and techniques for the collaborative storytelling project, emphasizing narrative structure and multimedia integration (25 min)

Project Planning - Form teams and develop a storyboard for the digital storytelling project, outlining the narrative arc and key messages (20 min)

Collaborative Creation - Begin working on the digital storytelling project in teams, combining personal narratives with multimedia elements to convey themes of conflict and peace (45 min)

Final Storytelling Revisions - Collaborate in teams to finalize digital storytelling projects, ensuring clarity and cohesion in narrative and multimedia elements (25 min)

Exhibition Planning - Prepare presentation outlines and practice delivery for the upcoming virtual Peace Symposium, focusing on key themes and audience engagement (20 min)

Mock Presentations - Conduct mock presentations of digital storytelling projects in class, receiving peer feedback and suggestions for improvement (30 min)

Refinement and Polishing - Use feedback to make final adjustments and enhancements to storytelling projects and presentation delivery (15 min)

Creative Reflection - Create a personal reflection piece using art, poetry, or digital media, expressing insights and growth experienced throughout the project (20 min)

Symposium Setup - Prepare digital materials and ensure all technological aspects are ready for the virtual Peace Symposium, including testing live stream capabilities (25 min)

Final Rehearsal - Run through complete presentations with peers, simulating the symposium environment to build confidence and refine timing (30 min)

Community Partner Acknowledgment - Draft thank you messages and reflections to share with community partners, highlighting their impact on student learning (15 min)

Virtual Peace Symposium - Present digital storytelling projects to a global audience, engaging in interactive Q&A sessions with international guests and peers, fostering a dialogue on peacebuilding and international relations (45 min)