Activity 5. “Care” in texts

Inside out is a cartoon about how our mind and feelings work.
Maybe it seems that it is not closely related to the topic but I think understanding our own feelings and reactions and devoting time for that is an important part of self-care. 


Here is a link to its trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HFv47QHWJU

The musical and the movie  are based on a true story. It's the mid-1980s in northeast England. Billy, an eleven-year-old boy,lives with his father, older brother, and sick grandmother in a rural area.The coal mines are threatened with closure, and the miners are on striketo prevent it. On the front lines are Billy's brother Tony and his father Jackie.Jackie was a gifted boxer as a child and would like Billy to follow in his footsteps.While at practice Billy attends a dance class taught by Mrs. Wilkinson.Accidentally, Billy finds himself in the middle of the dance group and dances his first steps.Jackie's entire world crumbles when she discovers that her son is taking classesballet instead of boxing. Billy meanwhile struggles with a feeling ofalienation when he realizes that dance will take him out of his social environment.society. Is the decision to pursue his career a betrayal of hisfamily or to himself? Despite the many obstacles Billy chooses to followhis heart.

In total agreement with Billy's words, the film is also total electricity, especially thanks to the versatility of its protagonist and the editing, which also moves to the rhythm of the music. In addition to emphasizing the importance of perseverance in pursuing one's dreams, the film also addresses the issue of homosexuality and is determined to unhinge the prototype of the homosexual dancer

I chose the Louis Armstrong song “What a wonderful world” because it sees the world with a positive and empathetic look. It is a transcendental and selfless vision capable of rejoicing in others. We live, as the song says, in a beautiful world that we must consciously and responsibly care for to leave the children of the future. Louis Armstrong's song is a cry for life, respect and care for others and the world from the individual as a whole.

 Louis Armstrong

I share with you an article about a Spanish film. In the attached document you can read about the film in a translated extract of the article that includes the trailer of the film (in Spanish) and a summary of the story line.

I chose this film because it is the story of someone who realises that she is also important and that besides taking care of the others she has to take care of herself. And she is brave enough to change her life thinking about herself and letting others know that this is what she really wants. She is the perfect couple, the neighbor who takes care of the plants, the daughter who takes care of the father and the sister who takes care of the nephews. She ends up by marrying herself and promising that she will take care of herself, love and respect herself above the rest so that no one steps on her.

I am sorry that the film in not yet subtitled in English, but I think that with the article and just watching (although not understanding) the trailer one can have an idea of the reason of my choice.

We decided to choose The Song about Care for several reasons.
Firstly, it reflects the idea of ​​care in an accessible form .
This song will be clear and interesting even for junior students.
Secondly, it can have a good visual impact. Children perceive animation with pleasure.
Thirdly, the video clip of the song is equipped with subtitles, which will help to perceive and understand the meaning of the song better.

Go over the ppt presentation to get more insight into the concept of “care”. Then, find a “text” (a poem, a song, a painting, a clip of a film....) that refers to “taking care of ourselves” and share it in the classroom forum. Do not forget to explain the reasons for your choice.