Objectives
This unit will allow me to develop relevant literacy skills that connect reading, writing, social studies, art, and technology. Students will conduct an I-Search project that will allow them to learn about Chinese culture and how Chinese children are different but have much in common with typical American students. This unit has several objectives that can be categorized into 4 categories: objectives related to researching and analyzing Chinese culture; objectives related to interpreting and analyzing Chinese Film; objectives related to creating original digital and multimedia presentations about Chinese Culture and Film; objectives related to performing and showcasing students' work.
Objectives Related to Researching and Analyzing Chinese Culture.
- Students will research and analyze Chinese culture and gender issues by: reading non fiction text about China, internet sites and book resources.
- Students will take notes, use graphic organizers and explore stereotypes and gender roles in China and America.
- Students will describe Chinese society and make personal connections by reflecting on their individual culture and gender roles.
- Students will complete an I-Search paper that presents a first person narrative report about their own journey of discovering Chinese culture and gender roles.
- Objectives Related to Interpreting and Analyzing Chinese Film and literature
- For this unit students will view the Disney film Mulan to understand how culture and gender perceptions influence expectations.
- Students will interpret and analyze film to place Chinese culture in its proper context. Through the interpretation and analysis of film students will be able to identify issues related to culture and gender in the films the King of Mask, and Not One Less.
- Students will view excerpts of the films Red Fire Cracker, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and Beijing Bicycle to appreciate Chinese film aesthetics along with visual cues about culture and gender issues.
- Students will learn to read films like works of literature and make connections to themes, characters, settings, plots, etc.
- Objectives Related to Creating Original Media and Literary Art
- Students will present their finding from their inquiry about Chinese Culture and use their I-Search paper to compile a multi-media presentation.
- Students will create images, text, sounds, animation, motion, and interactivity elements for a multi-media presentation about Chinese culture and gender issues.
- Objectives Related to Performing and Showcasing Students' Works
- Students will incorporate their findings in the form of skits, short video clips, poetry or other expressive forms for a student show case.
- In the culminating showcase students will use multi-media technology to present variations of their I-search and celebrate the production of their literary and media arts production.
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