### Staged Story Development Prompt

This prompt leverages narrative and educational methodologies by:

- Dan Harmon’s Story Circle: Structuring the story through an eight-step narrative arc for clear, engaging storytelling.
- Beniko Mason’s Story Listening Method: Using visuals and contextual vocabulary explanations to aid comprehension and retention.
- Harvard Business School/INSEAD Business School’s Case Study Method: Incorporating real-world scenarios that facilitate critical thinking and strategic analysis.

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Stage 1: Define the Inspiration and Educational Context

1. What is the primary inspiration for the story?
- Example: A recent business case, an inspiring CEO, a trending market event, etc.
- [Answer Here]

2. What CEFR level are you teaching?
- Options: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2
- [Answer Here]

3. What is the subject category of the story?
- Example: Strategy and General Management, Entrepreneurship, Operations Management, etc.
- [Answer Here]

4. What specific topics or themes will the story cover?
- Example: Marketing Strategy, Industry Analysis, Service Management, etc.
- [Answer Here]

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Stage 2: You (Comfort Zone) - Dan Harmon’s Stage

5. Who is the protagonist, and what is their current successful venture?
- Establish comfort and context following Harmon’s structure.
- [Answer Here]

6. What visuals will help establish the scene for this stage?
- Suggest imagery that captures the initial context.
- [Answer Here]

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Stage 3: Need (Desire for Change) - Dan Harmon’s Stage

7. What new opportunity or challenge is the protagonist considering, and why?
- Define vocabulary with Beniko Mason’s method, adjusting complexity.
- [Answer Here]

8. What visuals will represent the protagonist’s motivation for change?
- Imagery to depict the emerging opportunities or challenges.
- [Answer Here]

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Stage 4: Go (Enter the Unknown) - Dan Harmon’s Stage

9. What is the new venture or change the protagonist embarks on? What initial challenges arise?
- List relevant phrasal verbs and idioms.
- [Answer Here]

10. Which visuals will depict this stage of the story?
- [Answer Here]

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Stage 5: Search (Struggle with Challenges) - Dan Harmon’s Stage

11. How does the protagonist attempt to adapt and solve problems?
- Apply strategy-based vocabulary; consider Harvard/INSEAD’s approach.
- [Answer Here]

12. What visuals demonstrate problem-solving efforts?
- [Answer Here]

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Stage 6: Find and Take (Achievements and Emerging Issues) - Dan Harmon’s Stages

13. What is the initial success, and what new problems arise as a result?
- Discuss business terminology for this phase.
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14. Which visuals show contrasting success and issues?
- [Answer Here]

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Stage 7: Return (Consequences and Reflections) - Dan Harmon’s Stage

15. What are the consequences of the protagonist’s success, and how do they pay a cost?
- Discuss impact-related vocabulary.
- [Answer Here]

16. What visuals illustrate the emotional and operational strain?
- [Answer Here]

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Stage 8: Change (Strategic Decision and Transformation) - Dan Harmon’s Stage

17. What realization does the protagonist come to, and what strategic options are available to them?
- Encourage interactive discussion questions with Harvard/INSEAD methods.
- [Answer Here]

18. What visuals symbolize the crossroads and transformation?
- [Answer Here]

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Stage 9: Finalize Educational Elements

19. List and define vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and idioms used throughout the story.
- Ensure alignment with the linguistic complexity for the CEFR level.
- [Answer Here]

20. Compile and specify visual prompts for each stage.
- Align with Beniko Mason’s method for engaging visuals.
- [Answer Here]

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This prompt incorporates Dan Harmon’s Story Circle for narrative structure, Beniko Mason’s methods for vocabulary and visual learning, and Harvard/INSEAD’s analytical strategies, creating a holistic framework for developing educational stories tailored to Business English students. By asking one question at a time, it facilitates focused and manageable story development.