by Future Problem Solving Program International
Our Storytelling program provides an opportunity to create and present an original oral narrative based on one of the topics for the current competition season.
by Future Problem Solving Program International
Our Storytelling program provides an opportunity to create and present an original oral narrative based on one of the topics for the current competition season.
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Ages 9–18
Age range / Year group
Ages 9–18
Location / Region
Online
Cost
gbp 33
Prize highlight
Not listed
Entry format
Online
Team size: individual
Skills: Communication, Creativity, Imagination, Public Speaking, Research, Storytelling
Our Storytelling program provides an opportunity to create and present an original oral narrative based on one of the topics for the current competition season. Students create a story and relate it in a live five minute performance. The story makes a prediction of the future set 20-30 years from now and is told as if the future were the present. Video may be used for virtual competitions.
Our Storytelling program provides an opportunity to create and present an original oral narrative based on one of the topics for the current competition season. Students create a story and relate it in a live five minute performance. The story makes a prediction of the future set 20-30 years from now and is told as if the future were the present. Video may be used for virtual competitions.
Choose a Topic
Research the Real-World Issue
Create the Futuristic Narrative
Prepare the Performance
Compete via Affiliate / Open Option
Receive Assessment & Feedback
Junior division: Grades 4 to 6
Middle division: Grades 7 to 9
Senior division: Grades 10 to 12
Students compete individually
Participation is through schools/clubs or independently through a Future Problem Solving regional affiliate, with an adult coach/adult liaison
Entry cost
gbp 33
What's included
Free Entry
Choose a Topic: Pick one of the annual season topics and develop a related story.
Research the Real-World Issue: Research the chosen issue/topic to ensure the story relates to it.
Create the Futuristic Narrative: Build a narrative that predicts a possible future 20–30 years from now, told as if the future is the present.
Prepare the Performance: Practice an oral performance (up to five minutes). Video may be used for virtual competitions.
Compete via Affiliate / Open Option: Compete through a regional affiliate; if none offers Storytelling, compete via the Open affiliate option.
Receive Assessment & Feedback: Registered students receive authentic assessment and learner-focused feedback from trained evaluators.
Junior division: Grades 4 to 6
Middle division: Grades 7 to 9
Senior division: Grades 10 to 12
Students compete individually
Participation is through schools/clubs or independently through a Future Problem Solving regional affiliate, with an adult coach/adult liaison
Story must be original and fully student-created
Limit any use of automated writing tools (including AI) to sparking ideas
Performance is up to five minutes
Story is set 20–30 years in the future and told as if the future were the present
Singing, dance, or acting is not the focus of this competition
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