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Advocacy in The Karate Kid

Lesson Plan

Advocacy in The Karate Kid

Analyze advocacy in The Karate Kid

In this lesson, students will critically analyze the film 'The Karate Kid' (2010) to explore themes of advocacy. Through guided discussion, students will reflect on how the characters demonstrate advocacy and how these lessons can be applied in their own lives. This lesson is important as it encourages students to think critically about media and understand the importance of standing up for oneself and others.

Audience

7th Grade Health

Time

50 mins

Approach

Experiential Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, and Film: The Karate Kid (2010)

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the film 'The Karate Kid' (2010) and its main themes.
  • Explain the focus of the lesson: understanding advocacy through the film.
  • Set expectations for respectful and thoughtful discussion.

Step 2

Film Clip Viewing

10 mins

  • Show selected clips from 'The Karate Kid' (2010) that highlight advocacy.
  • Encourage students to take notes on key moments that demonstrate advocacy.

Step 3

Guided Discussion

25 mins

  • Use the Discussion Questions to facilitate a conversation about advocacy in the film.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and connect the film's themes to real-life situations.
  • Discuss how the characters' actions can inspire advocacy in their own lives.

Step 4

Reflection Activity

5 mins

  • Ask students to write a short reflection on what advocacy means to them and how they can apply it in their daily lives.
  • Encourage sharing of reflections if time permits.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize key points from the discussion.
  • Reinforce the importance of advocacy and standing up for oneself and others.
  • Thank students for their participation and insights.
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Discussion

Karate Kid Discussion

This discussion will help students critically analyze the film 'The Karate Kid' (2010) and explore themes of advocacy. Students will reflect on how the characters demonstrate advocacy and how these lessons can be applied in their own lives.

How does Dre stand up for himself when he is bullied by Cheng and his friends?

Encourage students to think about specific scenes where Dre confronts the bullies and how he seeks help from Mr. Han.







In what ways does Mr. Han advocate for Dre during his training and the tournament?

Discuss how Mr. Han supports Dre's growth and stands up for him, especially during the tournament scenes.







How does Dre's relationship with Mr. Han influence his understanding of advocacy?

Guide students to consider how Mr. Han's mentorship helps Dre learn to advocate for himself and others.







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