Plan
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Day 4
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Movie Magic Day Kickoff - Host a 'Movie Magic Day' where students watch a short film together, sparking excitement and curiosity. Facilitate a dynamic discussion where students share their initial impressions, focusing on using descriptive language to articulate their opinions. (30 min)
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Understanding Movie Reviews - Facilitate a collaborative brainstorming session where students identify key components of a movie review, such as introduction, opinion statement, supporting reasons, and conclusion. (15 min)
Descriptive Language Workshop - Conduct a workshop where students practice using descriptive language by describing scenes from the movie with vivid adjectives and verbs. (15 min)
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Opinion Statement Crafting - Students draft their opinion statements about the movie, ensuring they clearly express their viewpoint. Provide guidance on how to make their statements engaging and persuasive. (15 min)
Peer Feedback Session - In pairs, students share their opinion statements and provide constructive feedback to each other, focusing on clarity and effectiveness of the expression. (15 min)
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Supporting Reasons Exploration - Guide students in identifying and drafting supporting reasons for their opinion statements. Discuss how reasons can be backed by evidence from the movie. (15 min)
Self-Reflection and Progress Mapping - Students reflect on their learning journey so far and map out key moments of learning and personal growth on a visual timeline. (15 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Initial opinion statement draft written by each student.
2. Revised opinion statement after peer feedback. 3. Draft of supporting reasons for the opinion statement. 4. Outline of the entire movie review (introduction, opinion statement, supporting reasons, conclusion). |
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| Preparation |
1. Select and prepare an age-appropriate short film for 'Movie Magic Day'.
2. Prepare discussion prompts and questions to guide the post-film discussion. 3. Print or display graphic organizers to help students outline their movie reviews. 4. Organize peer feedback protocols and guidelines to facilitate constructive exchanges. 5. Prepare examples of strong opinion statements and supporting reasons. 6. Set up a schedule for one-on-one conferences with students for the following week. |
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| Week 2 |
Day 5
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Day 6
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Day 7
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Day 8
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Feedback & Reflection Session - Facilitate a peer feedback session where students exchange movie review drafts with classmates, providing constructive feedback focused on supporting opinions with descriptive language and evidence. Encourage self-reflection on the feedback received and set personal goals for revision. (30 min)
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Revision Workshop - Guide students through the process of revising their movie reviews based on peer feedback and self-reflection. Emphasize enhancing descriptive language and strengthening the connection between their opinions and supporting reasons. (30 min)
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Video Compilation Preparation - Assist students in recording their movie review readings, ensuring clear articulation and expression. Encourage students to select relevant movie clips that complement their opinions for inclusion in the video compilation. (20 min)
Community Partner Introduction - Introduce the buddy class and explain how the video compilation will be shared, fostering communication and collaboration. (10 min)
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Exhibition Day - Host the exhibition where students present their video compilation to the buddy class. Facilitate a discussion where students articulate their learning experiences and receive feedback from peers. Encourage students to reflect on their academic growth and sense of belonging within the learning community. (30 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Written movie reviews that articulate opinions using descriptive language and supporting reasons.
2. A video compilation featuring students reading their reviews aloud with incorporated movie clips. 3. A visual timeline reflecting students' academic progress and emotional journey during the project. |
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| Preparation |
1. Prepare a list of key components of a movie review for the brainstorming session.
2. Arrange video equipment for recording students reading their reviews aloud. 3. Organize clips from the movie to be used in the video compilation. 4. Coordinate with the buddy class for the exhibition event. 5. Set up individual conference schedules for student draft review discussions. |
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