Vocabulary
- Gratitude: The expression of appreciation and thankfulness for people, experiences, or opportunities.
Objective
Students will create a video that highlights moments of gratitude, showcasing individuals or experiences that have made a positive impact on their lives or the school community.
Assignment
1. Read this Overview
Gratitude is a powerful way to acknowledge the people and experiences that shape us. Capturing moments of gratitude in video form can inspire others to reflect on the positive aspects of their own lives.
Examples of gratitude stories:
- A thank-you video dedicated to a teacher, coach, or mentor.
- A tribute to a friend or family member who has provided support.
- A reflection on an experience or opportunity that brought growth or joy.
2. Your Task
Create a 2–3 minute video expressing gratitude to someone or something meaningful in your life. Include:
- Clips, photos, or narration that tell your story of appreciation.
Upload your video to ReelTime, titling it “Moments of Gratitude: [Your Name].”
3. Steps to Complete Your Assignment
- Choose your focus:
- Decide on a person, experience, or opportunity you want to highlight.
- Plan your content:
- Write a script or outline describing why this person or experience is significant to you.
- Film your video:
- Record a message of gratitude, interviews, or related footage that captures the essence of your story.
- Edit your video:
- Arrange your clips into a heartfelt and cohesive narrative. Add music, captions, or transitions to enhance the message.
- 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 convey the importance of gratitude?
- What did you learn about the power of expressing appreciation?
