Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups

This blog contains a series of movie segments to be used to brainstorm, warm up, follow up, and activate schemata, preparing the students for the topic that will be discussed in class. Here you will find the segments, the lesson plans, and varied topics to foster conversation. You may use the activities for a full two-hour class or they can be used separately to brainstorm or wrap up the topic, focusing on conversation, vocabulary and listening comprehension.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Life of Pi & Rango: Faith x Belief

Talking about religion in the classroom is not so healthy. It is a touchy subject and discussions might get out of control. However, talking about faith is positive. This scene does not show any controversy, but discusses faith/religion in an unbiased manner. Mind your audience before showing it. By the way, I simply loved Life of Pi. You can't miss it!

Faith is confidence or trust in a person or thing. It may also be belief that is not based on proof. In religion, faith often involves accepting claims about the character of a deity, nature, or the universe.The word faith is often used as a substitute for hope, trust or belief.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith
Belief – An opinion or judgement in which a person is fully persuaded.

Faith is believing in that which is not seen, being sure of what is hoped for." Belief is choosing to accept information for what it is.

I. Work with a partner:

1. Do you consider yourself a faithful person according to the definition of faith above? Why?

2.How were you led into your religion?

3. Can you explain with your own words the difference between FAITH and BELIEF?

4. Come up with a few examples of faith and belief.

Watch the segments from the movies Life of Pi and Rango.

Then discuss the questions.

Life of Pi

Rango

1. Which one is about Faith and which one is about Belief? Explain it.