Ch 4: Signature Story Finale for Story Off! (1) Tape your story, watch yourself in front a mirror or pitch to a friend or partner in class. (2) Add nuance, refine vocabulary, and ensure the right details are left in but the superfluous ones are eliminated. As a prompt, revisit the toolkit cards to the right. (3) Practice, integrate, iterate, practice more. (4) Submit the written version of your story (400 words) on the course website at noon day 4. During class, you will deliver your 1 minute speech (no visual aids), and vote on the most engaging, inspirational stories in groups. Big prizes for the winners of the Story Off so get ready! 20

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