Plan
| Week 1 |
Day 1
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Day 4
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Day 5
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Mindful Journey Session - Engage students in guided meditation followed by reflective journaling to set intentions for exploring existential themes through poetry (45 min)
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Introduction to BlackOut Poetry - Guide students in understanding the concept and process of BlackOut Poetry using excerpts from existential writings (15 min)
Hands-On Poetry Creation - Facilitate a workshop where students create their first BlackOut Poetry pieces, focusing on identifying existential themes (30 min)
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Exploring Existential Themes - Conduct group discussions on existential motifs in the selected texts, encouraging students to articulate their interpretations (20 min)
Peer Sharing Session - Organize a session where students share their BlackOut Poetry and provide constructive feedback in small groups (25 min)
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Guest Lecture - Host a virtual guest lecture from a university philosophy department on existentialism, linking philosophical concepts to students' poetry (30 min)
Reflective Journal Exercise - Have students document their creative process and feedback received, analyzing suggestions for improvement (15 min)
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Peer Feedback Circles - Facilitate peer feedback circles to critique poetry focusing on existential themes and personal growth reflections (25 min)
Existential Theme Mural Planning - Begin planning a collaborative mural that represents key existential themes from students' poetry (20 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Completed draft of BlackOut Poetry inspired by existential writings.
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| Preparation |
1. Gather excerpts from existential writings, including Dr. Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning and Shakespeare's Hamlet.
2. Prepare materials for BlackOut Poetry creation: copies of text excerpts, markers, colored pens, and paper. 3. Set up a comfortable space for the Mindful Journey Session with meditation prompts and journaling materials. 4. Organize group discussion prompts and resources on existential themes for Day 3. 5. Create feedback guidelines and reflective journal templates for peer feedback circles. |
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| Week 2 |
Day 6
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Day 7
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Day 8
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Day 9
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Day 10
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Reflective Journal and Goal Setting - Have students review their journals from Week 1 and set specific goals for refining their BlackOut Poetry pieces (15 min)
Collaborative Mural Design - Begin sketching and designing the collaborative mural with input from all students, focusing on existential themes (30 min)
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Peer Review Session - Conduct peer review of BlackOut Poetry, focusing on clarity and depth of existential themes (20 min)
Guest Poet Feedback - Connect with a local poet for a virtual session to provide feedback and insights on the students' works (25 min)
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Mural Painting Session - Work collaboratively on painting the mural, ensuring each student contributes a piece that reflects their poetry (45 min)
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Multimedia Presentation Development - Guide students in creating multimedia presentations that reflect their understanding of existential themes (25 min)
Rehearsal for Gala Presentations - Practice presenting their poetry and insights for the upcoming Existential Art Gala (20 min)
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Final Touches and Reflection - Allow time for final edits on poetry and mural, and facilitate a reflective discussion on personal growth through the project (20 min)
Existential Art Gala Preparation - Set up displays and organize the space for the gala, ensuring readiness for community engagement (25 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Final BlackOut Poetry pieces reflecting existential themes and personal growth.
2. Collaborative mural representing key insights and themes from student poetry. 3. Presentation and participation in the 'Existential Art Gala', showcasing poetry and mural. |
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| Preparation |
1. Ensure availability of art supplies and materials for mural creation.
2. Coordinate with a university philosophy department or community expert for guest lectures. 3. Prepare space for the 'Existential Art Gala', including display areas and materials for interactive activities. 4. Facilitate rehearsal sessions for student presentations and discussions. |
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