Vocabulary
- Reflection: Thoughtful consideration of past events and experiences to gain insight and understanding.
Objective
Students will create a video reflection on their overall experiences during the school year, celebrating milestones, lessons learned, and memorable moments for the ReelTime digital video yearbook.
Assignment
1. Read this Overview
The end of the school year is a time to look back on accomplishments, challenges, and growth. An end-of-year reflection video can celebrate what made this year unique while capturing memories to preserve for the future.
Examples of reflection themes:
- Highlights from academic achievements or extracurricular activities.
- Memorable moments with friends, teachers, or family.
- Personal lessons learned and goals for the future.
2. Your Task
Create a 2–3 minute video reflecting on your school year.
- Include highlights, meaningful experiences, and personal insights.
Upload your video to ReelTime, titling it “End-of-Year Reflections: [Your Name].”
3. Steps to Complete Your Assignment
- Review your year:
- Think about what made this school year special, including key moments and accomplishments.
- Plan your video:
- Write an outline or script that organizes your reflections into a cohesive story.
- Film your video:
- Use a mix of narration, clips, and photos to illustrate your experiences and insights.
- Edit your video:
- Arrange your content thoughtfully, adding captions, transitions, or music as needed.
- Save your video and upload it to ReelTime.
4. Reflection Questions
After completing your video, write responses to these questions:
- What moments or experiences stood out to you most this year?
- How have you changed or grown over the course of the school year?
- What are your hopes or goals for the next school year?
