RUSSEL WATSON
Activities
Before viewing
In a group or class, brainstorm the following and record responses on a board or on paper. Ask students what they associate with:
- working in a factory
- opera singers
Briefly discuss what students personally think it would be like. Record their responses.
You may wish to have groups of students focus on the following:
- expectations your parents have of you
- talents you think you may have
- how long you would pursue a dream before giving up on it
After viewing
Key questions
Has the film made students:
- more aware of something?
- think more deeply about some issue?
- think more deeply about what they want or don't want to do with their life?
- change their opinion about the profession in any way?
Discuss and compare with their original brainstorm.
Activity (Class or Group)
Have students create a forum to test a hidden talent they feel they have.
Students with singing aspirations can test their abilities with a karaoke machine.
Links
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Open College of the Arts
www.oca-uk.com
Information on teaching
www.teachernet.gov.uk
A complete UK Karaoke guide with over 1000 karaoke venues listed
from around the UK
www.karaokeinfo.co.uk
