2. What Do You Already Know?
2. What Do You Already Know?
Prior Knowledge
You’ve probably noticed that your friend suggested movies that tell stories about three extraordinary individuals.
Are you familiar with inspiring personal stories?
For more information, watch the trailers again or read the synopses.
Invictus
Nelson Mandela, in his first term as President of South Africa, tries to unite his racially divided country by asking the national rugby team to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Read the full synopsis on IMDB
He Named Me Malala
After the
Taliban
tries
to
kill
her
for
speaking
out
on
girls'
rights
to
education,
Malala
Yousafzai
becomes
a leader
for
children's
rights
and
the
youngest
laureate
for
a Nobel
prize.
Read the full synopsis on IMDB
Hacksaw Ridge
World War II American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss refuses to kill people, and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.
Read the full synopsis on IMDB
2.1 What's On Your Mind?
AT A GLANCE
Intention : Know keywords associated with personal stories and understand their meaning.
Task : Choose keywords that best represent what comes to mind when you think about personal stories.
Duration : approx. 15 minutes
Material required : Student Booklet
Original activity from 
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Instructions
1. Read the suggested keywords below.
3. Write down your six words in your student booklet.