Lesson Plan: Introduction to the Movie “The Beast of the Southern Wild”

Level: B1 (High School)

Duration: 90 minutes

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to understand and discuss the movie “The Beast of the Southern Wild” by analyzing its themes, characters, and setting.

Materials: - Projector or Smartboard - Laptop or computer - Internet access - Handouts (worksheets) - Pens/pencils

Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Greet the students and introduce the topic of the lesson: “Today, we will be exploring the movie ‘The Beast of the Southern Wild.’ This movie is a drama that tells the story of a young girl named Hushpuppy and her journey in a fictional community called the Bathtub. It explores themes of resilience, family, and the impact of environmental changes.” 2. Show the movie trailer to generate interest and engage students. (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF7i2n5NXLo) 3. Ask students if they have heard about the movie or if they have any initial thoughts or questions.

Lesson Outline (5 minutes): 1. Explain the structure of the lesson: a. Introduction to the movie and its background b. Analyzing the themes and characters c. Discussing the setting and its significance d. Assessment and differentiation activities e. Plenary to summarize the key points

Questioning (15 minutes): 1. Engage students in a discussion by asking the following questions: a. What do you think the title “The Beast of the Southern Wild” refers to? b. Why do you think the movie is set in a place called the Bathtub? c. What themes do you expect to see in a movie like this? d. How do you think the characters in the movie will be affected by their environment? e. What do you think the movie might teach us about resilience and family?

Assessment (20 minutes): 1. Provide students with a worksheet that includes questions related to the movie’s themes, characters, and setting. (Link: [Worksheet Resource]) 2. Allow students to work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet. 3. Collect the worksheets for assessment purposes.

Differentiation (20 minutes): 1. Divide the class into small groups. 2. Assign each group a specific theme from the movie (e.g., resilience, family, environmental changes). 3. Instruct the groups to create a short skit or role-play that highlights their assigned theme. 4. Encourage creativity and provide support as needed. 5. Allow each group to present their skit to the class.

Plenary (20 minutes): 1. Summarize the key points discussed throughout the lesson. 2. Ask students to share their thoughts on the movie’s themes, characters, and setting. 3. Facilitate a class discussion by asking open-ended questions such as: a. How did the movie portray resilience and family? b. What impact did the setting have on the characters’ lives? c. Did the movie change your perspective on any of the themes explored? d. Would you recommend this movie to others? Why or why not?

Note: The duration of each section can be adjusted based on the pace of the class.

Worksheet Resource: [Insert link to the worksheet resource here]