Power of the Story

Voice of Witness is delighted to present The Power of the Story: The Voice of Witness Guide to Oral History, a companion resource for teachers using titles in the Voice of Witness series. This comprehensive guide allows teachers and students to explore contemporary issues through the transformative power of oral history, and to develop the communication skills necessary for creating vital oral history projects in their own communities. The Power of the Story includes: Flexible core curriculum-aligned lesson plans Narrative excerpts from the Voice of Witness series Step-by-step instructions for creating oral history projects in the classroom and community Teaching strategies for oral history