Vocabulary
- Farewell: A message or expression of good wishes when parting ways with others, often marking the end of a shared experience.
Objective
Students will create a heartfelt farewell video to mark the conclusion of the school year, sharing gratitude, memorable moments, and well-wishes for the future.
Assignment
1. Read this Overview
A farewell video is a meaningful way to reflect on shared experiences, express gratitude, and look ahead. It’s an opportunity to celebrate friendships, appreciate teachers, and leave a lasting message for your peers and school community.
Examples of farewell themes:
- Sharing favorite memories from the school year.
- Expressing appreciation for friends, teachers, and staff.
- Offering hopes and encouragement for the future.
2. Your Task
Create a 2–3 minute farewell video that shares your reflections, gratitude, and hopes for the future.
- Upload your video to ReelTime, titling it “Farewell Message: [Your Name].”
3. Steps to Complete Your Assignment
- Reflect on your year:
- Think about the people, moments, and experiences you’re most grateful for.
- Plan your video:
- Write a brief script or outline that includes your reflections, gratitude, and farewell wishes.
- Film your video:
- Record a personal farewell message.
- Include clips or photos from the year to emphasize key moments.
- Edit your video:
- Create a polished and cohesive farewell.
- Add transitions, captions, or music to enhance your message.
- Save your video and upload it to ReelTime.
4. Reflection Questions
After completing your video, write responses to these questions:
- What message did you want to leave for your school community?
- How does your video celebrate the end of the year while looking forward to the future?
- What did you learn about expressing gratitude and saying goodbye?
