A Wrinkle in Time Activity - Examining Education Video Discussion Activity
A Wrinkle in Time Activity - Examining Education Video Discussion Activity: Encourage meaningful reflection on educational systems with this thought-provoking activity inspired by A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. When Meg opens up about her struggles with school in Chapter 3, it invites students to think critically about their own educational experiences. In this activity, students will watch a video that explores how schools can better support creativity and individual strengths, then respond to quotes, engage in group discussions, and reflect through writing.
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Included in the A Wrinkle in Time Education Discussion Activity:
➡️ Education Discussion Teacher Instructions: These step-by-step instructions will help you lead a warm-up, guide video viewing and group discussions, and wrap up with a writing task linking A Wrinkle in Time to students’ own educational experiences.
➡️ 11 Quote-Based Discussion Task Cards: Facilitate small-group discussions with 11 quote-based task cards with important quotes from the video that promote connections between the video content, Meg’s story, and students’ perspectives on education.
➡️ Education System Reflection Writing Organizer: Students will participate in a discussion, then use a graphic organizer that helps students respond thoughtfully to one selected quote and relate it to A Wrinkle in Time.
How the A Wrinkle in Time Education Discussion Activity works:
- Students start with a creative warm-up activity where they think of as many uses for a paperclip as they can. This prepares them to think critically before watching a video challenging conventional schooling and promoting creativity.
- Next, students collaborate in small groups to analyze task cards featuring key quotes from the video, connecting these ideas to Meg’s challenges and their own educational experiences.
- Finally, students select one quote to explore in a written reflection, where they consider their own schooling and suggest thoughtful improvements inspired by the novel’s message.
This activity works best after reading Chapter 3, encouraging students to reflect on Meg’s frustrations with the education system.
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