This inspiring mix of world tales and personal stories addresses the culture of cruelty in our society. Through fables, myths, and stories from his own life growing up in a rough neighborhood, award-winning storyteller and educator, Dr. David Gonzalez, offers insights and strategies for cultivating compassionate relationships and communities. Workshops using storytelling, creative writing, and theater to address compassionate action and mindfulness are available as part of Dr. Gonzalez’s Anti-Bullying Initiative.
- Performance 1 hour long
- Recommended Audience: 2nd - 6th (MS, HS: Theatre, Keyboard / Piano, and Creative Writing)
TEKS
| Grade | Theatre | ELAR | Social Studies | Health / Psychology |
| 1 | 1.1(D), 2(A,B,C,D), 4(B), 5(C) | 3(b)(7)(A), (10), (11) | 12(b)1(D), 4(B), 6(B) | |
| 2 | 2.1(D), 2(A,B,C,D), 4(B), 5(C) | 4(b)(7)(A), (10), (11) | 13(b)5(C), 7(B) | |
| 3 | 3.1(D), 2(A,B,C,D), 4(B), 5(C) | 5(b)(7)(A), (10), (11) | 14(b), 4(B), 7(B) | |
| 4 | 4.1(D), 2(A,B,C,D), 4(B), 5(C) | 6(b)(7)(A), (10), (11) | 15(b)(18), (19) | 15(b)5(D), 7(B) |
| 5 | 5.1(D), 2(A,B,C,D), 4(B), 5(C) | 7(b)(7)(A), (10), (11) | 16(b)(18), (19),(21) | 16(b)5(D), 7(B) |
| 6 | 6.1(D), 2(A,B,C,D), 4(B), 5(C) | 22(b)(7)(A), (10), (11) | 18(b)(16), (17), (18) | 26(b)8(C), 10(A-C) |
| 7 | 7.1(D), 2(A,B,C,D), 4(B), 5(C) | 23(b)(7)(A), (10), (11) | 19(b)(15), (16), (17) | 27(b)8(C), 10(A-C) |
| 8 | 8.1(D), 2(A,B,C,D), 4(B), 5(C) | 24(b)(7)(A), (10), (11) | 20(b)(29), (30) | 28(b) 8(C), 10(A-C) |
| 9 | Theatre I 1(A-K), 2(A-E), 3(A-D), 4(A-D), 5(A-C) | Eng I: 110.36(c)3(G,J)4, 5(A,E),9,11 | 32(b) 8(C), 10(A-C)9(B), 10(A-D), 11(B-C), 12(A-C) | |
| 10 | Theatre II 1(A-K), 2(A-E), 3(A3(b)(7)(A), (10), (11)-D), 4(A-D), 5(A-C) | Eng II: 110.34(c)3(G,J), 4(A,D,F), 5(A,C,D), 9(A,viii,sviii), 11(A,I) | Psychology 113.45(c)1-6 | |
| 11 | Theatre III 1(A-K), 2(A-E), 3(A-D), 4(A-D), 5(A-C) | Eng III: 110.38(c)3(B,J), 4(A-D,F), 5(A,G),6(A-C) | ||
| 12 | Theatre IV 1(A-K), 2(A-E), 3(A-D), 4(A-D), 5(A-C) | Eng IV: 39(c)(1)–(7) | Creative Writing 110.52(c)2-6 |
