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World Builder Lesson PlanWorld Builder Lesson Plan
Publisher
Film English
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9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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World Builder

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If you could build your own world from the ground up, what would you include? Ask your pupils this question, and have them write about their worlds and share with partners. Then, show the short film, which includes some impressive world building. Class members discuss the film and write up drafts about their perfect worlds.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

Narrative Writing, the second continental congress

Additional Tags

short film, perfect world, descriptive writing, second conditional, imaginative writing, english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate art and have individuals illustrate their perfect worlds

Pros

  • The video is visually pleasing and touching
  • Learners will enjoy coming up with their own world and enjoy sharing with a partner
  • The plan asks students to collaborate, discuss, and write

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a

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