Sing
The school choir is used as a metaphor for society and an excuse to talk about how to shape good interpersonal relationships. Zsófi is a new student becomes a victim of unfair treatment. Together with her friend Liza, she will fight for her rights.
Based on a true story, Sing follows an award-winning school choir and the new girl in class facing a tough choice: to stand up against a corrupt system – or to fit quietly into it. This Oscar-winning film can be an inspiration during classes on empathic leadership and building groups where there is room for everyone. Directed by Kristóf Deák, 2016, 24 mins.
THEMES:
Be The Change
TOPICS/ISSUES:
Relationships, Rights, Empathy, Morality, Social Activism, Inclusion, Leadership
NI CURRICULUM LINKS:
LLW - Citizenship & Personal Development, Religious Education, Language & Literacy: English with Media Education, UICT/ICT, Thinking Skills & Personal Capabilities.
The suggested activities in the Nerve Centre Lesson Plan below can easily be used to support cross-curricular/connected learning at Key Stage 3. You may choose to deliver all the activities within one department or work cross-departmentally to deliver particular activities.
Lesson Plans
KS3 Lesson Plan One (Nerve Centre)
The lesson plan will develop students' understanding of the ‘Power of a Voice’ and standing up for what is right compared to ‘fitting in’. Students will study the film and "First they Came" and consider how they might make a difference.
There are 3 suggested activities: 1. Watch the film and consider the issues of fairness, friendships and rights . 2. Experience an unfair situation through game based learning. 3. Plan and create a short film/digital story about a cause they believe in.
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Lesson Plan Two (Poland)
The lessons aim to build student’s proactive attitude towards their surroundings and support others in their initiatives.
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Lesson Plan Three (Czech)
The lesson focuses on inclusion and what does it mean to take others’ needs into consideration.
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Work Sheets
KS3 Worksheet One (Nerve Centre)
The worksheets support students critical thinking about the film. The students will explore and identify key moments in the story and focus on the characters' behaviour and emotions. It provides frameworks for group discussion and planning for a film/digital story about a cause they believe in.
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Sing Q&A (Czech)
Sing Q&A provides research material on the film and its subject matter.
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An Introduction to Film Language
Additional support material: An Introduction to Film Language using the 3C's & 3S's, Camera Shots and Angles.
