4 Teachings of the Seven Grandfathers
4.1 Lesson Plan #8

The Multiple Photo Short Story

Lesson Plan #8

Lesson Plan Title: The 7 Grandfathers Visit Me

Concept / Topic To Teach: Recognizing the Lessons of the Grandfathers in Our Daily Lives

General Goal(s):

Students will appraise their lives and illustrate through word and image one instance of recognition of each grandfather in their lives.

Specific Objectives:

• Students will share and compare orally how their daily lives are touched by each principle.

• Students will demonstrate understanding of the principles by providing photo examples from their lives.

• Students will defend their photographic choices with a clear, simple, written explanation.

• Through research in library, classroom or internet sources students will find a quote which reflects their feelings.

• Through example students will recognize, record and articulate how their lives are enriched by the Grandfather Teachings.

Required Materials:

• Cameras

• Computers and printers

Anticipatory Set (Lead-In):

Students will have had ample opportunity to become familiar with the 7 teachings as reality in their lives. They will have their own list with explanations/definitions and the examples from the last lesson. Their increasing facility with how to tell a picture story effectively should be reinforced with reminders to consider the type of shot, the person(s) in the picture, the objects included or excluded, the expressions and gestures, the lighting etc.

Step-By-Step Procedures:

• Group sharing of instances large or small where wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility and truth played a role in their lives or the lives of family members.

• Students will storyboard their ideas with attention to picture details

eg.( Teaching–Love - close up shot, Mom hugging Dad, smiles on their faces)

• Students will shoot their examples. They should be encouraged to be part of the photo if they wish and in that case give clear directions to someone else (using their storyboards) as to how they want the photo shot.

• Images will be downloaded into the computers.

• Students will write the explanations of how the teaching is at work in their photos.

• Students will gather the appropriate quotes and incorporate them into the overall compositions using a pleasing font style, colour and artistic presentation.

• Students will pay special attention to correct grammar and spelling as well as giving credit to the author of the quote.

Plan For Independent Practice:

A portion of this project will be shot at home or independently in a setting of their choice. Encourage discussion with family members.

Assessment Based On Objectives:

• Did oral discussion reflect understanding and self-reflection?

• Are the photos personal and selective?

• Are the photos effective in the telling of a small moment?

• Do the explanations show appraisal and understanding of how the photo relates to the teaching?

• Are the quotes effective companion pieces and do they reflect insight in extending the teaching?

• Is grammar and spelling controlled and proficient?

• Is the finished piece visually effective with artistic considerations?