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A video spotlights former child refugees and their experience of leaving their home country, Cuba, to live in Florida for a safer life. While Fidel Castro reigned, many Cubans families and small children made the decision to leave, hoping that one day they would be reunited with their loved ones; however, events occurred that made returning home impossible.
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Instructional Ideas
- Direct viewers to write down questions that will make up a quiz after everyone has watched the video
- Assign the video for homework and create a corresponding blog post for pupils to respond to using complete sentences
- Make the video part of instruction during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
Classroom Considerations
- Video contains sensitive material
- Have headphones available to reduce noise if learners watch the video on their own
Pros
- Actual footage is provided alongside engaging interviews
- Production level is high
- Downloading and sharing the video is made easy with clickable links
Cons
- None