Encourage your class to consider a beautiful short film about a boy named Theo who happens to be visually impaired. Over the course of the lesson, pupils work in pairs, discuss their ideas and the film as a class, view the film, take notes, respond to provided questions, examine Theo's character, and write a brief paragraph.

Concepts

blindness

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Additional Tags

short film, blindess, blind and visually impaired, visual impairment, comparative form, Adjective, describe, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have your class create their own T-charts or diagrams to take notes on how Theo is similar to and different from other children
• Watch some of the other videos by the same filmmaker to extend the theme; these are available through the video link

Classroom Considerations

• Theo does has a British accent; if your pupils are unfamiliar with the accent, you may wish to pause and explain at a few places

Pros

• The focus video is touching and has a powerful message
• The plan is well-sequenced and provides many opportunities for learners to interact with other another and the subject material
• The plan is great for English language learners, ELA students, visual arts pupils, and more

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a