The Butterfly Circus - åk 9

How do you deal with challenges, and what about failure? Do you embrace them and understand that you will grow with every step you take. Does knowledge come from intelligence or experience? The Butterfly Circus is the story of a renowned circus troupe traveling through the devastated American landscape at the height of the Great Depression, lifting the spirits of audiences along the way. During their travels they discover a man without limbs, Will, in a carnival sideshow, but after an intriguing encounter with the showman, Will´s life drastically takes a change..

Part I - Lesson 1:

• • Watch the short movie - The Butterfly Circus

  • Writing exercise + talking exercise: "Questions to discuss the Butterfly Circus 

Part II - Lesson 2:

• Introduction: Inspirational video Nick Vujcic

• Discussion: Questions to the video 

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Inspirational video Nick Vujicic

Pre-viewing activity

The Butterfly Circus - Questions to discuss

After having watched the short film - Questions to discuss