The fictional story of Trevor Cool came to life for students at East Lake Elementary School in the Massapequa School District as they participated in an interactive storytelling experience.
Cory Levine, from Submerge Storytelling, transformed a classroom by filling it with maps, illustrations, toys, and other props. Instead of reading the story to the children, Mr. Levine posed questions about possible plot developments and had the students search the room for evidence. Armed with clipboards, they wrote down their observations before gathering to discuss their findings.
Throughout the week, the story unfolded for the children. They searched for hidden keys and cracked secret codes. The purpose of the experience was to teach students about the different elements of a story and the importance of using evidence to support their arguments.
