GS4

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.