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This phrase belongs in a Great Story!NextQuestion,Please!Well, actually . . .

This phrase belongs in a Great Story!NextQuestion,Please!It felt so great to help someone!GreatStoryReflectionI believe in the importance of service.GreatStoryReflectionThey arent mutually exclusive!Often, you can use a reflection piece as a foundation for a great storyJust take it one step furtherand look for the impact!What CHANGED?What will others notice?The change can be in you, in a single other person, in a group, or in a community.Why Are Great Stories so CRITICAL?They communicate the impact of AmeriCorps serviceTo fundersTo legislatorsTo National Service policy-makersTo your community and partnersThey help to educate the public about the necessity of national serviceAnd Last, but NOT LeastThey validate the commitment you have made to improving your community!Every Great Story Must IncludeWho you are, and where you serveWhere and when the story happenedWho was involvedWhat happened? What was the IMPACT?Review Your StoryCheck spelling and grammarits always good to have another set of eyes!Make sure no ones privacy has been trampled onBe sure you have represented your service accuratelyas service, not as a jobAnd When Youre FinishedSubmit your story to your site supervisor and/or Program Director as youve been instructed.Be sure to print a copy for yourself!Lets Build a Great StoryOn each page, simply click the correct option for a Great Storyjust click right on the paragraph.As part of the staff, I do lots of different activities with kids.The goal of my AmeriCorps program is to increase literacy in children between the ages of kindergarten and 5th grade.At first, the kids were pretty shy, and didnt really want much to do with me.Ive been serving for nearly six months. The first few months were spent building trust and getting to know the children. Now, its really fun, because they are so excited when they see me there!Not only do the children look forward to our time reading together, Im starting to see some real changes in them.Last week, this little tiny first grader came zooming into the room, wrapped his arms around my leg, and wouldnt let go!I no longer have to cajole them into selecting a book. Many of them come in knowing which book they want to read that day.The best part? This morning, that same little boy told me I am his bestest friend! Isnt that cute?One particular child couldnt even recognize the alphabet when we started reading together. Now, 6 months later, she can say the alphabet, knows the sounds each letter makes, and is starting to sound out short words.The Resulting Story:My name is Jon, and I am currently serving as an AmeriCorps member for the Literacy First! AmeriCorps Program. I am placed at the Literacy Center of Fort Wayne.The goal of my AmeriCorps program is to increase literacy in children between the ages of kindergarten and 5th grade. Ive been serving for nearly six months. The first few months were spent building trust and getting to know the children. Not only do the children look forward to our time reading together, Im starting to see some real changes in them. I no longer have to cajole them into selecting a book. Many of them come in knowing which book they want to read that day. One particular child couldnt even recognize the alphabet when we started reading together. Now, 6 months later, she can say the alphabet, knows the sounds each letter makes, and is starting to sound out short words.See How Easy It Is?Its your turn nowthink about your serviceWhats great about it?What deserves to be shared!

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