DISCUSSION GUIDES (page under development, material in progress)

The following discussion guides have been developed by subject matter experts to assist professionals using the short and long documentary films with early adolescents, new teacher candidates, new after-school staff, professional development with in-service teachers and administrators.

BETA versions of the discussion guides for using the SHORT film (“Y’All R Real Ones”) are below. Additional discussion guides for using the LONG film (“Changing By The Minute”) are in development. Final materials will be available July, 2022.
Questions from the SHORT discussion guides may be used to lead discussions about the LONG film, since both versions highlight essential issues in early adolescent development and middle grade education.

Discussion Guides for “Y’All R Real Ones: Middle School Moments” (10min documentary)

Download Discussion Guide for using short film with 10-14 year olds

Discussion Guide for using short film with 10-14 year olds in school or out of school. (BETA version, not final)

Download Discussion Guide for using short film with new teacher and new school counselor candidates

Discussion Guide for using short film with NEW teacher and new school counselor candidates. (BETA version, not final.)

Download Discussion Guide for using short film with In-Service educators and administrators

Discussion Guide for using short film for professional development sessions with IN-SERVICE educators and administrators. (BETA version, not final.)

COMING SOON – Discussion Guides for using short film with after school staff, OST staff, families, parents, guardians, PTA.