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Chapter 1: Introduction
Continuing discussion on "corona story."
Importance of recognizing signposts in media.
Students to complete a "do now" task first.
Video will be used for understanding signposts.
Chapter 2: Watching The Video
Use Cornell notes to document central ideas.
Watch video for understanding, then again focusing on signposts.
Create a chart for signposts, reasons for use, and social studies lens connections.
Chapter 3: The Actual Video
Pause to identify and document signposts.
Use subtitles to gather quotes accurately.
Analyze both spoken words and visuals in the video.
Chapter 4: Showing Life
Contrast observed between present-day America and past Afghanistan.
Signpost "contrast and contradiction" highlighted through imagery.
Producers use these contrasts to emphasize differences.
Chapter 5: USA And Theocracy
Multiple lenses to connect to the contrast, including economical and political aspects.
Emphasis on differences between democratic USA and theocratic Taliban rule.
Chapter 6: Watch This Video Again
Watch video again to find signposts.
Record 5-6 signposts, including contrasts and statistics.
Use subtitles effectively to extract quotes.
Chapter 7: Watch The Video Again
Final review of video with documentation of signposts.
Formulate 3-5 verbal questions for study guide to reinforce learning.
Encourage discussion of connections between "corona story" and Sunday morning content.
Chapter 8: Conclusion
Reminder of an upcoming test and remaining lessons.
Continued practice focused on quoted words in preparation for assessment.