Lesson Plan: Kazakh Films

Lesson Plan: Kazakh Films

Grade: 6
Subject: English (or Kazakh culture in English)
Topic: Kazakh Films
Duration: 45 minutes

Lesson Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of Kazakh films in cultural representation.
2. Identify key elements of Kazakh films and discuss their significance.
3. Express opinions about Kazakh films in speaking and writing activities.

Materials Needed:

• Projector or screen for showing clips or images from Kazakh films.
• Handouts with information about famous Kazakh films.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Lesson Structure:

1. Warm-Up (5 minutes)

Activity: Brainstorming

• Ask students: “Do you watch movies? What types of movies do you like?”
• Follow up: “Have you ever watched a Kazakh film? Can you name any Kazakh films?”
• Write students’ answers on the board.

2. Introduction to Kazakh Films (10 minutes)

Teacher Input:

• Briefly explain the history of Kazakh cinema.
  • The first Kazakh film studio was created in the 20th century.
  • Famous films include “Kyz Zhibek”, “Nomad”, “The Sky of My Childhood”, and “Tomiris”.
  • Films often explore Kazakh traditions, history, and identity.
• Show short clips or trailers from a few well-known Kazakh films.

3. Group Activity: Film Elements (15 minutes)

Activity:

• Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a handout about one Kazakh film (e.g., Kyz Zhibek, Tomiris, Nomad).
• Each handout includes:
  • A short description of the film.
  • Key themes (e.g., love, history, culture).
  • Main characters.
• Students discuss the film in their groups and answer these questions:
  1. What is the film about?
  2. What cultural elements are shown in the film?
  3. Why do you think this film is important?

4. Speaking Activity: Film Discussion (10 minutes)

Activity:

• Each group presents their answers to the class.
• Teacher encourages further discussion by asking:
  • “What can we learn about Kazakh culture from this film?”
  • “Would you recommend this film to a friend? Why or why not?”

5. Wrap-Up and Writing Activity (5 minutes)

Activity: Reflective Writing

• Students write 3-5 sentences answering the question:
  • “Why is it important to watch films about Kazakh culture?”
• Volunteers read their answers aloud.

Homework:

• Watch a Kazakh film at home (if possible) or research another Kazakh film.
• Write a short review (5-7 sentences) about the film, including what they liked or learned.

Assessment:

• Participation in group and class discussions.
• Quality of answers during the presentation.
• Reflective writing and homework assignment.

Notes for Teachers:

• Be mindful of students who may not have watched Kazakh films; provide engaging clips or summaries.
• Highlight the importance of preserving and promoting Kazakh cinema as part of cultural heritage.