What does it mean to belong to a group or a school? Belonging is that deep sense of being accepted, valued, and connected to others in a community. It's about feeling safe enough to be your authentic self while still being part of something larger.
In this lesson, students will explore the concept of belonging through video storytelling. They will discuss the concept in class and create a compelling video narrative that captures what makes our school community unique. Students will develop technical skills in video production while reflecting on the importance of creating inclusive environments where everyone feels they belong.
By the end of this project, students will not only have created meaningful content about our school community but will also have developed empathy and understanding about how each person contributes to our shared sense of belonging.
If you were creating a school of your own, what would you do to make sure that all students feel like they belong? - Why?
Follow these simple steps to transform your ideas about belonging into a structured video outline:
Introduction (Hook): Write an attention-grabbing opening statement that introduces your topic of belonging at our school.
Three Main Points: Develop three distinct sections that highlight different aspects of belonging (like community activities, support systems, or inclusive spaces).
Conclusion: Create a powerful closing statement that reinforces your message and leaves viewers with something to remember.
Remember that each section of your outline will guide what visuals, audio, and text you'll need for your video. Think about how you can show each point visually, not just tell it.
Evaluates the quality of the complete video, including timing, professional appearance, and organization.
Assesses the use of transitions between segments, with emphasis on variety (minimum of 2-3 different transitions), appropriateness, and seamless integration.
Evaluates the integration of video elements, focusing on timing, relevance, and visual quality.
Rates the selection of audio, volume balance, and use of fade effects to enhance content.
Assesses the design quality of the title slide, including layout, typography, animation, and inclusion of required elements like student name and project title.
Points awarded based on submission timing (full points for on-time submission, decreasing points for late submissions).
Evaluates the quality of the written script, including flow, language choice, organization, and how well it supports visual content.
Assesses the quality of voice recording, including clarity, pacing, emotional delivery, and synchronization with visuals.