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Mindful Movie Moments

Lesson Plan

Mindful Movie Moments

Identify and empathize with emotions

In this lesson, students will watch a short, age-appropriate film clip and pause at key moments to discuss the characters' emotions and decisions. This engaging visual approach helps students identify and empathize with diverse perspectives while practicing active listening. By understanding different viewpoints, students will enhance their social-emotional skills, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

Audience

Students in Grades 3-5

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Identify and empathize with emotions

Materials

Film clip (age-appropriate), and Discussion Questions Attachment

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the lesson's objective: understanding emotions and decisions in films.
  • Explain the importance of empathy and active listening in everyday life.

Step 2

Film Viewing

10 mins

  • Play the selected film clip.
  • Encourage students to pay attention to the characters' emotions and decisions.

Step 3

Discussion Pause 1

5 mins

  • Pause the film at a key moment.
  • Ask students to describe the emotions they observed and discuss why the character might feel that way.

Step 4

Discussion Pause 2

5 mins

  • Pause the film at another key moment.
  • Discuss the decisions made by the characters and explore alternative choices.

Step 5

Reflection

5 mins

  • Ask students to reflect on how understanding the characters' emotions and decisions can help them in real life.
  • Encourage sharing of personal experiences related to empathy and decision-making.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed.
  • Reinforce the importance of empathy and active listening.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to guide students in discussing the emotions and decisions of characters in the film clip.

What emotions do you think the character is feeling at this moment?

Encourage students to use specific examples from the film to support their answers.







Why do you think the character made that decision?

Guide students to consider the character's perspective and possible motivations.







Can you think of a time when you felt similar emotions?

Help students connect the film's content to their own experiences.







What might be an alternative decision the character could have made?

Encourage creative thinking and empathy by exploring different outcomes.







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