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1. Watch this short film

I saw this incredible short film from National Geographic about a competitive yo-yo artist. Check it out:

0:25 What was Colin's childhood like?
1:25 What is the word they use for playing with the yo-yo?
2:38 What is Colin's communication obstacle?
4:15 What are some obstacles for kids in Baltimore?
5:47 How did Satarian change when he met Colin?
9:02 Why does Colin think what he is doing is important?

2. Watch another one!

1. Choose a film from this playlist:

Short Film Showcase

2. Talk about it with your classmates. Here are some questions to think about to start the conversation:

What is the film about?
What was something surprising you discovered about the topic?
What questions can you ask your audience to stimulate conversation?
Who are the characters in the film?
Where is the film located?
Why did you like it?