Lesson Plan

Resiliency in Reel Life Lesson Plan

Students will analyze movie and TV characters facing challenges to understand resiliency and develop strategies for overcoming obstacles.

Connecting familiar cinematic narratives to personal challenges helps students internalize resiliency skills and build a growth mindset.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Context Setting

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity: Character Analysis

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to Resiliency in Reel Life

Introduce the lesson by welcoming students and connecting with their familiarity with movies and TV. Explain that today, they will explore how characters overcome challenges.

What is Resiliency?

Define resiliency in clear terms and ask the class questions to activate prior knowledge. Emphasize that resiliency is about bouncing back from challenges.

Show short clips or images of famous movie/TV characters known for their resilience. Guide discussion by asking: What challenges did they face, and how did they overcome them?

Group Activity: Analyze the Characters

Distribute the character analysis worksheet and explain how small groups will discuss the characters' actions. Encourage connections to personal experiences.

Reflection & Discussion

Facilitate a whole-class discussion. Ask guiding questions to synthesize learning and reaffirm the strategies discussed.