Last week was an eventful week. From finishing a response to the diesel spill article we read and writing post card stories about our family history, students were actively writing, reflecting and creating. We were also introduced to the documentary Elder in the Making. A powerful series of 6 episodes by a local documentary filmmaker. We will be watching all 6 episodes over the next two weeks. Students have contemplated such quotes from the film as, "In order for history to be packaged it needs to be romanticized" ~ Cowboy Smithx. This quote led to a lengthy discussion about what it means to romanticize history. Students brought forth examples about Abraham Lincoln and Disney's portrayal of history in movies such as Pocahontas. Comments are closed.
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