Phase: | During/Explore/Explain |
Activity: | 1. Teacher and students will watch a Pixar Short video the teacher chooses using the YouTube link above. (Teacher can present video to the class.) 2. Pass out or open the plot diagram attached above. You can open the plot diagram attachment in Kami or print it for students to use in class. 3. Watch the Pixar Short video again, stopping at each part of the plot and filling in the plot diagram as you go. The teacher and students will complete the plot diagram together. 4. Teacher will walk around to ensure students have completed their plot diagrams over the Pixar Short video. 5. Teacher will then pass out/or have students open the $5.00 Summary. |
Assessment Strategies: | The teacher will review the parts of plot (characters, setting, conflict, rising actions, climax, falling actions, and resolution). The teacher will instruct the students to complete the $5.00 Summary of the Pixar Short video using the information on their plot diagram. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the video by completing a $5.00 Summary using the elements of the plot. Students must complete the following:
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Advanced Preparation: | 1. Look at the YouTube site provided and choose a video to use from the Pixar Short videos available. 2. Make copies of the Plot Diagram sheet attachment above. 3. Make copies of the $5.00 Summary. |
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Keywords and Search Tags: | literary elements, plot, plot diagram, summarize |