Jootopia

We Friday Film day every Friday. This activity works well both in the classroom and on Zoom. We will watch a short film (usually animated) and have students analyze story elements such as the characters, setting, problem (conflict), and lesson learned in groups/breakout rooms. They will make a judgment: thumbs down, neutral, or thumbs up, and explain their opinion in a paragraph response.

Have your students discuss the Habits of a Scholar and what three qualities they think the President of the United States should possess. They can nominate a person they know in real life, make up a person, or write about themselves! They can draw a portrait of this person or attach a picture in the frame.

Have your scholars practice discussing and writing their New Year goal/resolution for 2021. Using Sandra Kaplan's Habits of a Scholar- Goal Setting, students can use this tool to set and keep track of an academic, social emotional, or physical goal that they have committed to. Teachers can use this form as a discussion tool during parent conferences.