25.05.15: A Ghost or an Angel?(Every Thursday)
Speak It, Own It: Voicing Characters, Sharing Perspectives
A. THE SUMMARY
Summary of the Session:
This week’s A Story A Night brought not just chills, but deep chills of the mind — as students encountered a mysterious story of a boy and a ghost. But what looked like a ghost at first glance took a powerful turn when one student - Omitha (with Ary), offered a fresh perspective: “… an angel.” This simple, bold reframing reminded us that how we see things is shaped by our inner world — and sometimes, the bravest thing a child can do is see beauty where others see fear.
🌏 Cross-Cultural Insights from Bali
Mr. Putu offered meaningful context: in Balinese culture, students are often taught not to say bad things about others. They also see being shy as something to be avoided. So when facilitator Lin91 asked, “Who do you think was shy today? Who spoke very little today?”, no one responded — not out of fear, but out of cultural kindness. A key lesson emerged for facilitators like JFP, Elf, and others: reframing questions matters. Asking, “Who was brave today?” or inviting a show of hands instead, may lead to better engagement.
A beautiful moment occurred when Lin91 learned a new Indonesian word:
“Malu” = Shy
This added another layer of cultural exchange and language awareness for everyone involved.
👩🏫 Great Teacher Support in Action
Both Mr. Putu and Mrs. Santi were incredibly engaged throughout, prompting students to listen closely, respond timely, post questions in the chat if they sensed that their students are confused; and encouraging them to participate fully. Behind the scenes, they are also coordinating with Omitha, Sri, and Ary to ensure students:
Upload homework on Padlet
View and voice comment on their peers’ submissions
Know how to access and engage with online tools
🎤 Voiceover Debut!
A highlight was the demo activity, where Omitha and Anguma bravely performed voice-overs for the first time — and nailed it! Their energy, clarity, and confidence set a high bar for others.
In today’s session, students were reminded that stories are not just entertainment — they are windows into values, courage, and the power of seeing things differently. A ghost to one may be an angel to another — and that single shift in perspective can change the whole narrative.
The Learning Lessons…
Anguma: “Like imagination. Is that imagination?”
→ Indicates the story stimulated her imagination and possibly recognized the symbolic nature of the characters.
Omitha (with Ary): “We have to sell... self-confidence.” We saw that there was a boy who didn’t join in playing because of his condition. But there was a miracle—an angel who came and invited him to play.
→ Possibly meant: We need to show or have self-confidence. Clear grasp of the story and its symbolic message.Sri: “I learned that courage is the most important thing.”
→ Reflects emotional and moral insight from the story.Rivana: “Never feel bad, and never feel unworthy of friendship.”
→ Powerful moral takeaway showing emotional depth and understanding of inclusion and self-worth.
Adelia: “I learned from the ghost that he wanted to help the boy to have friends.”
→ Showed clear understanding of the story’s emotional core: friendship and kindness
Pending question for everyone: “How can you help your shy friends?”
B. THE EVALUATION
1. Overall Reflections for Educators & Parents
Perspective-taking (Ghost or Angel) was a breakthrough. Encourage children to explore multiple meanings in stories.
Cultural Context: Balinese values around politeness influenced responses. Reframing questions helps inclusivity.
Support Roles Matter: Not all students shine in front, but contributions in tech and admin help the group grow.
Emotional Safety: Praise moments where students admit limitations (e.g., Ratna saying “I can’t yet”), as this honesty builds resilience.
2. Clarity and Confidence Level
The bar chart (attached) measures two dimensions for each member:
Clarity (blue): How clearly they expressed their thoughts.
Confidence (orange): How assertively and consistently they spoke up.
3. Some sketches about students’s performance and progress 🧠
🟢 = Performing well, 🟡 = Emerging, 🔴 = Yet to Participate, need more support & guidance
🟢 Omitha
Feedback: Proactive and confident during the voice-over, plus helpful in translating and guiding friends. Reliable and present throughout.
Next step: Reflect more openly about your own learning — not just helping others.
🟢 Anguma
Feedback: Outstanding emotional and intellectual insight. Your “angel” perspective reframed the whole story and enriched everyone’s thinking.
Next step: Keep expanding your English during skits and reflections — you're on a great path!
🟢 Sri
Feedback: Thoughtfully said “Courage is the most important thing” — a beautiful insight. Also dependable in admin tasks and peer support.
Next step: Be more vocal during creative parts — others will follow your calm lead.
🟢 Aliya
Feedback: One of the only two who submitted homework on time. Showed perseverance and answered check-ins.
Next step: Try to lead or co-perform in the next skit — you have the clarity and focus.
🟢 Ary
Feedback: Helpful and supportive with homework guidance, and engaged well with the story reflections.
Next step: Add more voice-based participation — your ideas deserve to be spoken out loud.
🟡 Ratna
Feedback: Candid about being unsure (“I can’t yet”), which shows maturity. You're emotionally aware and observant.
Next step: Take a small speaking role next time. Try even one or two lines!
🟡 Purnama
Feedback: Participated in warm-up and attempted voice-over. Needed encouragement to continue, but presence was clear. Even though you weren’t fully ready, you bravely accepted the voice-over task. That decision alone shows courage and a growth mindset.
Next step: Prepare one short voiceover line in advance so you're ready to shine next time. Keep preparing your thoughts and try to speak — the willingness is there, and we believe in you!
🟡 Adelia
Feedback: Showed effort in trying to speak and respond, despite facing language barriers. Your willingness to engage and seek help from peers is a great sign of growth.
Next step: Keep participating with support — lean on friends for translation and take your time. Every word you try builds confidence and connection.
🟡 Rivana
Feedback: Willingly accepted the angel role despite not being fully ready — a great sign of mental preparation and bravery, responsive when prompted, though hesitant to speak clearly.
Next step: Practice voice projection and finish what you start — you’re already halfway there!
🟡 Kayobi
Feedback: Participated in warm-up check-in and shared school experiences.
Next step: Join skit or storytelling to stretch confidence.
🟡 Masia
Feedback: Shared responses briefly during the warm-up. Seemed attentive but limited speaking.
Next step: Respond in full English sentences — even 5-7 words builds fluency fast.
🟡 Dian
Feedback: Encouraged by facilitators to try skit but remained silent.
Next step: Join voiceover or say a line next session — start small.
🔴 Jessica
Feedback: Present but did not respond to repeated direct prompts.
Next step: Say at least one sentence or reaction next time. We're here to support you.
🔴 Leonita
Feedback: No verbal or written participation noticed, though present.
Next step: Even a "Hi" in the chat helps break the ice. We're waiting to hear from you.
🔴 Ella
Feedback: Present by name but no contributions observed in chat or voice.
Next step: Try typing your thoughts if speaking feels too hard — every step counts :)
C. HOMEWORK
All members are assigned with , and a reminder to complete last week homework as well, since only Aliya and Ary completed last week’s homework, missing all other members
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NOTE:
🚀 A Story a Night is NOT a program for teaching or learning English.
💡 It’s a mindset-building experience designed to prepare students for future readiness throughstories in English. Through engaging discussions and stories, they develop critical thinking, confidence, and mindsets—all while boosting their communication in English naturally.
I like today's session, here I was allowed to voice Angel. At first I felt nervous, but I got a lot of support and that made me more excited.From this story, I can learn that we should not be insecure about what we have.