@MINDSET Project
The Butterfly Circus
“If you could only see the beauty that can come from ashes”
Butterfly Circus is a 20 minute dramatic short film which is a testament to the power of hope and faith in one self. It is a wonderful reflection of the themes of good and evil, man vs. man, man vs. himself and hope conquers all. It can be viewed as a religious film but need not be. If you believe in yourself, you will be saved.
Make a Synopsis
Choose a Character
Choose a character and pay attention to the reaction of her/him: how is he/she feeling, his/her reaction, what he /she does,...
Write down your impressions or feelings while you are watching the film
Answer the questions
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Which is the event that unleashes the change in Will?
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What are the consequences?
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Why are the butterflies are so important in the story?
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What does the boy’s hug mean?
Discuss about these themes
In what grade level/course would you teach this text? Are there other courses for which it might also be appropriate?
What are the main ideas/issues/teaching points that you would emphasize when teaching the text? Social, topic, cultural, textual.
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Social
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Topic
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Cultural
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Textual
What are the issues/challenges you might encounter in teaching the text?
Describe one possible assignment /activity which you could use when teaching the text. How does it connect to the curriculum expectations?
Are there any comparisons you can make between The Butterfly Circus and your school?
Are there people in your school who struggle to find their place or purpose? Is there anything from this movie that can help you be a better teacher/ leader?
http://vimeo.com/17150524 Complete short