Launch
Meet Audience Voices
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Self Directed Learning
Reflection
Core Content
Community Partners
Conduct 1:1 interviews with at least 3 community members to explore what hope and resilience mean to them. If possible, observe a live script reading to capture audience reactions and language you can incorporate into your animation script. Synthesize initial insights to inform your storytelling approach.
Plan day
Day 3
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Individual
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the activity and its objectives. (10 min) |
| 2 | Prepare interview questions and logistics with Miss Vallery. (25 min) |
| 3 | Conduct a brief workshop on active listening and empathetic communication strategies. (30 min) |
| 4 | Engage in 1:1 interviews with community members from Southwestern college, each lasting 50 minutes. (150 min) |
| 5 | Observe a live script reading (if possible) to capture audience reactions for 30 minutes. (30 min) |
| 6 | Group debrief to share initial insights and reflect on the interview experiences. (25 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Coordinate with Miss Vallery to ensure community members are scheduled for interviews.
- Prepare interview scripts and logistics, including space for interviews and necessary materials (notebooks, recording devices).
- Develop a workshop module on active listening and empathetic communication.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to engage in in-depth interviews with community members on the themes of hope and resilience. Use active listening skills to capture their perspectives and reflect on how these insights can inform your storytelling approach. Prepare thoughtful interview questions and document responses carefully. If possible, observe a live script reading to gather more nuanced audience feedback. Return to the group to share and synthesize insights gathered during interviews.