


Homework: Each group is assigned a character. The same procedure is followed for each part of the film (2, 3, 4). Then they write a brief summary of Part 1.They match the meanings with the words.They view part 1 and they check the words they hear. Students are given the glossary of words from the film and their meanings to match.Each part of the movie has a separate glossary-handout different for each group. Session Two: Students work in groups of three. Homework: Students do research on the topic of Partition and bring back 3 essential lessons. What are the similarities between the 2 sets of grand-children?.Who is Karim and why is he here and what is his religion?.What is the religion of Mahesh and how do you know?.Students view “ Shikod” (Roots) in segments, come up with 3-4 questions and also answer questions asked by the instructor: However, instructor stops the video at certain important junctures to ask questions related to content, language, the development of the story – arcs)

Session One: Students skim a sample film review ( word format). They compare them with other ideas of Partition that they have gleaned from the film.
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Presentational: Students write a TV film review for the college magazine for a section on Partition.Students listen for and check words they hear. Interpretive: Students read/skim for gist and structure a sample film review.cohesions markers: chuunki, oblique infinitive + ke baavjuud, etc.describe the issues, characters and the plot of the movie.explain what the lessons of Partition are and compare them to the movie’s message of Partition.understand the gist and a few details and write a simple film review by combining present tense and past tense with appropriate cohesion markers.This lesson was developed by Professor Tahira Naqvi.
