This lesson develops pupils understanding of the importance of diversity and acceptance of others differences in our life by analysing and discussing Tragic History with a Happy Ending.

The lesson plan aims to reflect on the dynamics of reacting to otherness. The students will be encouraged to build on open attitudes and inclusive behaviours, seeing how society can reap the benefits of diversity.

A little girl finds acceptance in embracing her own difference. This lyrical animated film has the timeless charm of an old fable - one whose subject is difference and self-affirmation. Some people are different but don’t want to be. All they want is to be like anyone else and melt softly into the crowd. Some spend their lives trying to hide their differences. Others just accept them. Through images evoking the rich texture of a woodblock print, the filmmaker has created a world of contrasts complemented by a lively soundtrack with a rhythmic beat.
A film by Regina Pessoa, 2005.

The worksheet encourages pupils to develop their knowledge of film language as they analyse Tragic History with a Happy Ending and discuss their own interpretations of the film.

Storyboard worksheet for lesson one activity.

Support material for lesson two, Discussing The Topic.

Additional support material: An Introduction to Film Language using the 3C's & 3S's, Camera Shots and Angles

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