Ms.Cox always tries to find interesting information and projects for her class to work on. She believes that students learn best when they are interested in a topic.
Ms.Cox: Today let's talk about movies and plays. Have you ever seen a movie or a play in a theatre?
(Most students raise their hands.)
Ms. Cox: Most of you have seen movies or plays in a theatre, but have you ever been involved in making a movie or a play?
(A few students raise their hands.)
Ms.Cox: Some of you have. Great! Do you want to make one in class?
Students: (They are all excited.) Yes!
Ms.Cox: Excellent!What do you think is needed to make a movie or a play?
Jenny: A good script needs to be written.
Danny: Good actors…
Steven: A good director to direct the movie…
Ms.Cox: Yes, those are all important. What else is needed?
Brian: We need someone to take care of costumes, sound and music.
Ms.Cox: Very good!Maybe we can do some research first. To do good research, you need to ask good questions. Here are a few:What are some different kinds of movies and plays?Have movies always been made in the same way?
Danny: Hmmm…I have no background in movie making!I don't know the answer to any of those questions.
Mrs. Cox: Don't worry, Danny. That's what group work is for!OK, class. Let's get to work in groups. Do some research, decide what you will make, then divide up the tasks.