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Ready for an educational movie day? Use a resource based on the movie Whale Rider to learn more about the Maori culture. Class members answer a variety of questions and listen to music from the soundtrack to further analyze and understand the Maori culture and history.
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Instructional Ideas
- Differentiate for English learners by providing them with fill-in-the-blank answers or assigning them to work with a partner
- Flip your class by using some of the questions as a homework assignment
Classroom Considerations
- Requires equipment to present the video
Pros
- Combines visual and auditory media to describe the Maori culture
- Builds writing and critical thinking skills
Cons
- None