MY HOMETOWN - Episode 1: GrandMa's Chair
MY HOMETOWN - (40x24 min) by Canadian Poet Jean Mercier
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24m
In this episode: • family heritage • memories • responsibilities for actions
Thomas is shocked when he discovers that not only his grandmother's house is being sold, but all her furniture too. He wants to save her old rocking chair for himself, but problems are coming his way...
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This program will enable students: • to examine responsibility of personal choices and actions.
• to appreciate the consequences and impact of inappropriate choices.
• to recognize the importance of family heritage.
• to reflect upon personal heritage in order to better understand themselves.
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