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High School Chinese Department Open Class: Myth Decoding and Story Workshop Set the Classroom Alight

December 1, 2025

On November 27 and 28, the high school Chinese department successfully held two open classes. Ms. Shi and Ms. Tong, with their unique topics and dynamic instructional designs, guided students into the profound world of mythological legends and the logical kingdom of story creation, respectively. The classroom was buzzing with energy and lively teacher-student interactions.


Ms. Shi delivered a cultural history class titled "Nezha." She led students in tracing the historical origins of Nezha, exploring his potential roots, and delving into the socio-cultural reasons behind the formation of his dual character—both rebellious and responsible. The lesson went a step further by connecting the mythological figure to real life, as teachers and students jointly discussed the value and significance of the Nezha spirit in the growth of contemporary youth. This guided students to reflect on the relationship between personal values and social responsibility. The students were captivated, and during the discussion session, one student shared, "I never realized mythological figures could feel so close to us. His indomitable spirit is really inspiring for facing real-life challenges."




Following this, Ms. Tong's Story Workshop: Unlocking the Power of Narrative was a collision of creativity and practice. The session started with a warm-up activity of creating "one-sentence stories," quickly igniting the students' desire to express themselves. Ms. Tong then skillfully introduced three classic story models: Freytag's Pyramid, Fichte's Curve, and the Hero's Journey. Using familiar works such as "Chang'an's Lychees" and "Zootopia" as examples, she clearly broke down how these models are applied. During the "application" segment, the students' enthusiasm soared. They picked up their pens and began outlining story frameworks using the "formulas" they had just learned. In a short time, imaginative story outlines emerged on paper. The creative atmosphere in the room was thick, and students expressed, "I never thought writing stories could be as logical as solving math problems. It suddenly feels much less daunting and really fun!"  Ms. Tong concluded by stating that the lesson aimed to spark creative interest and help everyone recognize that in our era, a good story itself is a powerful productive force.




These open classes fully demonstrated the high school Chinese teachers' exploration in cultural inheritance and stimulating innovation. They not only enhanced the students' literary literacy and critical thinking skills but also planted seeds in their hearts for loving creation and daring to express themselves.


(Written/Pictures by High School Chinese Department  Edited by Cody Turner   Reviewed by Qian Zuo)