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Documenting History, Conflict and Warfare.

Warm-Up | Warfare and its Documentation

  • If a new world war broke out and the UK was under imminent threat of invasion, which of the following would you do?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Should countries introduce forced conscription (obligatory service) in the event of a war? Why [/not]?
    • What about military service for young people?

Warm-Up | Warfare and its Documentation

  • What are wars that you know of taking place at the moment or in the recent past?
    • What triggered the war? How did it break out?
    • Do you believe the war is justified?
      • What are the global implications of said wars?
    • Did you take a side / are you taking a side? How did you choose your side?
    • How did / would both sides resolve their conflicts?
    • Is the war pointless? Are people losing their lives pointlessly in war, or is their cause valid?
  • How did you / are you following the news of wars worldwide?
    • Is your source for news influencing your viewpoint, or did you choose your news source based on your view point?
  • Do you believe the media influences our perspectives on global conflicts, or cinema?
    • Are historical films relating to war realistic in the everyday realities of war (e.g. civilian hardship and displacement, psychological effects, the required restoration of basic infrastructure, Economic and employment misery, lack of access to accurate information, impact on children, including their growth and education)?
  • Have you seen any historical films or movies that seem to accurately retell the history of conflicts?
    • Would you recommend children (or adults) learn history through films or government-funded productions (or school programmes)? 
  • Have you seen any of these films?
    • Are there any scenes you particularly remember?

Pre-Reading |  Films you'll never forget

  • Which of the three descriptions created the most vivid image in your mind?
  • What do the highlighted words mean?

Post-Reading |  Reviews

Vocabulary |
Weapons

Vocabulary |
People and Events

Vocabulary |
People and Events

Vocabulary |
Verbs

Pronunciation |
Stress in Word Families

Pronunciation |
Stress in Word Families

Speaking |
Historical Films

  • Think of a TV series or film you've watched based on a historical period or real event. 
    • What was the film about? Was it based on a book?
    • Who are the main characters?
    • Where and when is the film set?
      • Which historical perspectives did it take? Was it fair in its representation?
    • What was the most memorable scene? DId the director's decision affect the scene?
    • How did the film make you feel? Did you learn anything? Did you change your perspective? If not, is it wrong to enjoy such a film for entertainment?

Writing |
Scene Reviews

  • Write a review of the film or TV series, using the reading as a models.

Discourse Markers |
Adverbs and Adverbial Expressions

Discourse Markers |
Adverbs and Adverbial Expressions

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Discourse Markers |
Discussions and debates using adverbial expressions

  • Is it acceptable for filmmakers to take creative liberties with historical events and the portrayal of key figures for the sake of storytelling?
  • Should controversial historical figures also be portrayed in a more sympathetic light or should only their negative actions be emphasized?

  • Are there certain historical events or figures that should be off-limits for dramatization in films?

    • What about graphic portrayal of historical events and acts for effect (killing, rape, torture)?

  • Is it appropriate for filmmakers to cast actors from different cultural backgrounds to portray historical figures?

  • Should filmmakers include trigger warnings or disclaimers for sensitive or traumatic content in their films?