- African American Storyteller Michael McCarty tells his true story
Connecting the Dots: Racism, Activism & Creating a Life.
- Racism in Chicago ... the Black Panthers ...Activism and the institution ... Expulsion from High School ....
Drugs .... Searching ... Journeys around the world ... Stories and people that shape us ....Ways and paths to self-discovery ... With humor and hope the storyteller "connects the dots" in his life.
- Invite your students in to explore their responses to McCarty's
challenges, dead-ends and the people and events that shaped his life’s journey.
- Let Michael McCarty’s story inspire conversation among your students (and faculty)
about the issues of racism, standing up for one’s beliefs, working for change in
the world and in our lives and the power of stories to inspire and connect.
- Complete text and audio download of this story come in a short version and a long version. (See below).
- Connecting the Dots is an ideal discussion starter for college age, young adults and justice and peace groups. Lesson Plan provides questions and activities..
Connecting the Dots (Short Version) |
Lesson Plan
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Story Excerpts
The following MP3 tracks are story excerpts for use with the Connecting the Dots (Short Version) lesson plan. Please note that these excerpts
are protected by copyright and are exclusively for educational use.
Excerpt #1a -- 4:11 minutes
Excerpt #1b -- 7:07 minutes
Excerpt #1c -- 6:06 minutes
Excerpt #2a -- 4:24 minutes
Excerpt #3a -- 4:55 minutes
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Connecting the Dots (Long Version) |
Caution
In this longer version of the lesson plan, there is reference to drug use particularly in Story #2. While the storyteller talks about how he eventually gave up drugs and devoted himself to being healthy and productive, a teacher might want to address the topic of drug use and abuse before beginning the lesson or to skip reading and listening to the sections of the story that pertain to drug use.
Lesson Plan
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Story Excerpts
The following MP3 tracks are story excerpts for use with the Connecting the Dots (Long Version) lesson plan. Please note that these excerpts
are protected by copyright and are exclusively for educational use.
Excerpt #1 -- Track One -- 17:25 minutes
Excerpt #2 -- Track Two-- 18:20 minutes
Excerpt #3 -- Track Three -- 17:16 minutes
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About Storyteller Michael McCarty
Michael McCarty ("Have Mouth Will Run It"™) is a multicultural storyteller of African, African-American and International Folk tales, Historical tales, Stories of Science, Spiritual stories as well as stories of the brilliant and absolutely stupid things he has done in his life.
His stories inform, educate, inspire and amuse. His storytelling style is energetic and enthusiastic.
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