Vocabulary
- Legacy: The impact or contributions someone leaves behind, creating a lasting impression on others or a community.
Objective
Students will create a video that highlights leadership roles and celebrates the legacy of individuals or groups within the school community for the ReelTime yearbook.
Assignment
1. Read this Overview
Leadership and legacy are important aspects of any school community. Highlighting these contributions helps recognize the individuals or groups who have made a difference.
Examples of leadership and legacy themes:
- Celebrating a retiring teacher’s impact on the school.
- Showcasing the achievements of student leaders, such as club presidents or team captains.
- Documenting a school tradition or milestone event that represents the school’s spirit.
2. Your Task
Create a 2–3 minute video that focuses on leadership and legacy. This could feature:
- Interviews with inspiring individuals.
- Event highlights showcasing leadership in action.
- A montage of moments that capture the contributions of a person or group.
Upload your video to ReelTime, titling it “Leadership and Legacy: [Your Name].”
3. Steps to Complete Your Assignment
- Choose a focus:
- Decide on a person, group, or tradition to highlight.
- Plan your content:
- Write interview questions, gather relevant footage, or outline key moments to include.
- Film your video:
- Record interviews, clips of events, or moments that reflect leadership and legacy.
- Edit your video:
- Combine the clips into a cohesive narrative using transitions, captions, and music to enhance impact.
- Save your video and upload it to ReelTime.
4. Reflection Questions
After completing your video, write responses to these questions:
- Who or what did you choose to highlight, and why?
- How does your video capture the spirit of leadership and legacy?
- What did you learn about the importance of recognizing contributions within a community?
