I really want my students to be able to feel comfortable viewing and talking about film and literature in the classroom. I want my students to feel confident in their interpretations that they put in their travelogues and to be able to share them freely. I also want my students to make connections between the visual (film), the cultures and the written word. By utilizing film, literature and discussion I hope to spur interest in my students that will lead to new understanding and acceptance of other cultures. I want my students to feel comfortable about using film and literature to better understand themselves and others.
In the creation of maps that initiates the trip, I hope that students will be able to:
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- gain knowledge about locations of countries, provinces, cities and major geographical sites of Russia and China.
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- better understand the structure of maps, including keys and symbols regularly used on maps
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- have a better understanding and comfort level in regards to the use of maps of different scale
After viewing the film and reading the literature connected to each stop, students will be able to:
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- have a better appreciation of film and literature
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- express their interpretations of the work both orally and written
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- Use details from a film or piece of literature to create their own creative story to match the work
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- present their interpretations to their peers
Upon completion of the unit students will;
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- display an appreciation and understanding for Eastern cultures and people
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- understand how to view film as a tool for seeing and understanding experiences rather than simply a recreational vehicle
