#8 S-t-o-r-y T-e-l-l-i-n-g framework [CcUTE]

Let’s re‑frame your storytelling tutorial into 5 modules using the CUTE framework (Context, Conflict, Unexpectation, Transformation, Emotion). Each module is designed for 10 minutes with hands‑on exercises, Tamil slogans, and real‑world use cases for students and staff.

---

📘 Storytelling Tutorial — CUTE Framework (5 Modules)

---

1️⃣ Context

🎉 Tamil slogan: “சூழல் சொன்னால், கதை தொடங்கும்!”
(When you set the context, the story begins!)

Why it matters:
Context grounds your audience. It tells them where and why the story is happening.

Hands‑on exercise:

• Write 2–3 sentences that set the scene.
• Include time, place, and the people involved.

💡 Example:

• Student: “In our civil lab, monsoon rains flooded the test yard.”
• Faculty: “During Unit 3, students struggled to connect theory with practice.”

---

2️⃣ Conflict

🎉 Tamil slogan: “சிக்கல் வந்தால் தான் சிந்தனை பிறக்கும்!”
(Only when conflict arises does thinking spark!)

Why it matters:
Conflict creates stakes. Without a challenge, there’s no reason to care.

Hands‑on exercise:

• Write 2–3 sentences describing the main problem.
• List 3 consequences if it remains unsolved.

💡 Example:

• Student: “Flooded labs wasted hours, delayed experiments, and lowered grades.”
• Staff: “Without a clear rubric, outcomes dropped, accreditation metrics suffered, and students disengaged.”

---

3️⃣ Unexpectation

🎉 Tamil slogan: “அதிர்ச்சி தான் கதையை உயிர்ப்பிக்கும்!”
(Surprise is what brings a story to life!)

Why it matters:
Audiences love twists. The unexpected moment makes them lean in.

Hands‑on exercise:

• Write one surprising insight or turning point.
• Add a detail that breaks assumptions.

💡 Example:

• Student: “Rotating the slab orientation changed water flow completely.”
• Developer: “Font loading, not images, was blocking page render — preloading fixed it.”

---

4️⃣ Transformation

🎉 Tamil slogan: “மாற்றம் தான் கதையின் வெற்றி!”
(Transformation is the victory of the story!)

Why it matters:
Show how things changed. Transformation proves the story’s value.

Hands‑on exercise:

• Write 2–3 sentences describing the “after.”
• Add numbers or evidence of improvement.

💡 Example:

• Student: “Drain redesign cut lab flooding by 15%.”
• Faculty: “Adding a reflection criterion boosted CO attainment by 18%.”

---

5️⃣ Emotion

🎉 Tamil slogan: “உணர்ச்சி தான் நினைவில் நிற்கும்!”
(Emotion is what stays in memory!)

Why it matters:
Emotion makes stories stick. People remember how you made them feel.

Hands‑on exercise:

• Write one line about how the character felt before and after.
• Share it with a peer and ask: “Did you feel something?”

💡 Example:

• Student: “Revathi felt frustrated spending 3 hours on culverts; now she feels proud finishing in 40 minutes.”
• Faculty: “Dr. Meena felt worried about disengaged students; now she feels energized seeing their curiosity.”

---

🚀 Quick Start Checklist (CUTE in 10 minutes)

1. Context → Set the scene.
2. Conflict → Show the challenge.
3. Expectation → Add a twist.
4. Transformation → Show the change.
5. Emotion → Make it felt.

---

✨ This 5‑module CUTE framework makes storytelling sharper, more memorable, and emotionally engaging for students and staff.