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Mindful Media Lesson Plan

Students will analyze movie clips to identify stress triggers and coping mechanisms, linking media portrayals to real-life stress management strategies.

By connecting media portrayals with real-life stress responses, students become more aware of how stress is depicted and learn practical stress management techniques.

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Preparation for Mindful Media Lesson

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Overview

10 minutes

Step 2

Clip Analysis Activity

25 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion & Reflection

15 minutes

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Mindful Media: Analyzing Stress in Movies

Introduce the lesson with an engaging title and visual. Provide a brief overview of the session's goals and emphasize the importance of analyzing how stress is portrayed in media to learn about real-life coping mechanisms.

Introduction

Explain the relevance of studying stress as portrayed in media. Highlight that the lesson connects film analysis with practical stress management.

Key Concepts

Detail the key concepts that will be analyzed during the session. Mention specific stress triggers (e.g., conflict, loss) and coping mechanisms (e.g., seeking support, deep breathing).

Clip Analysis Activity

Guide students as they watch selected movie or show clips. Instruct them to take notes and work in groups to discuss the depicted stress triggers and how characters cope with stress.

Group Discussion & Reflection

Facilitate a group discussion where students share insights from their analysis. Encourage them to relate what they've observed to real-life stress management situations.

Conclusion & Takeaways

Wrap up the session by summarizing the key points of the lesson. Reinforce the importance of understanding stress depiction in media and applying the learned coping strategies in real life.

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Mindful Media: Analyzing Stress in Movies

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