VALENTÍN3rd Level suitable for S1–S3
Curriculum for Excellence subject areas: Spanish / Expressive arts / Health and wellbeing / Social studies
Written by Anne-Marie Goldie, Secondary Teacher
TEACHERS’ RESOURCE
This learning resource is produced by Glasgow Youth Film Festival with support from our partners:
Thanks to Metrodrome
Nacionalidad: argentino/francés/holandés/españolAño de Producción: 2004Idioma: españolGénero: DramaCalificación: PG
ValentínhaditsworldpremiereinSeptember2002andwasreleasedinArgentina’scinemasinMarch2003.ItplayedatvariousfilmfestivalsincludingCannes,London,TorontoandRotterdamandwonprizesaroundtheworld.ThefilmwasArgentina’sofficialsubmissionforthe2003AcademyAwards,intheBestForeignLanguageFilmcategory.ValentínwasreleasedintheUKon27February2004byMetrodome.
Valentín
Release
Eldirector AlejandroAgrestiElescritor AlejandroAgresti Elproductor EddydeKroesElnarrador RodrigoNoyaElredactor AlejandroBrodersohnMúsica LuisSalinas,PaulM.vanBrugge
Ficha Técnica
Valentín RodrigoNoyaLeticia JulietaCardinaliAbuela CarmenMauraElpadredeValentín AlejandroAgrestiTíoChiche JeanPierreNoherRufo MexUrtizbereaDr.Galaburri CarlosRoffé
Ficha Artística
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1. VOCABULARY RESEARCH
Thinkofthetitleofthefilm.Whatdoesitmean?
Lookattheimageoftheposter,whattypeoffilmdoyouthinkitmightbe?
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Inyourgroups,makeupaspiderdiagramwiththeword‘Valentín’inthemiddle.
Thinkofallthewordsandphrases,firstlyinEnglish,thatmightbeassociatedwiththeword‘Valentine’thenuseadictionarytofindtheirSpanishequivalentsandputthemonyourdiagram.
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Afterwatchingthefilm,decidewhichkindsofloveyousawinValentín.Weretheythekindsofloveyouwereexpectingtosee?
Whydoyouthinkthedirectormighthavechosenthistitleforthefilm?
I can understand how a bilingual dictionary works and use it with support.
MLAN 2-11a
I can use a bilingual dictionary independently to help me understand a new language.
MLAN 3-11a
I can recognise features of words in the language I am learning and use them to make sense of vocabulary and of the connections between words.
MLAN 3-11b
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c Thinkofallthedifferentkindsoflove(elamor)thatthereare(i.e.familylove,loveforafootballteam,loveforahobby,loveforagirlfriend/boyfriendetc).
Antes de la película
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2. RESEARCH PROJECT AND PRESENTATION
ThefilmissetinBuenosAires,Argentinain1969.The1960swasadecadeofrevolutionandsocialchange.Accordingtothedirector,AlejandroAgresti,1969wasthelastyearoffreedominArgentinaforalongperiodoftime.
Usetheinternettoresearch‘Argentina,theDirtyWar’.
Ingroupsoffourorfive,findanswerstothequestionswhichfollowandprepareashortpresentation(5minutes)ontheinformationyoufindout!
Findoutthefollowinginformation:• WhatwastheDirtyWar?• Howlongdiditlast?• Whatisamilitarycoup?• WhodidamilitarycouptakeplaceagainstinArgentina?• Whathappenedtoleft-wingsupportersandsocialistsduringthiswar?• Whowere‘TheChildrenoftheDisappeared’?
I have worked with others, using a variety of media including ICT where appropriate, and can contribute successfully to a presentation in English, supported by use of the language I am learning, on an aspect of life in a country where the language I am learning is spoken.
MLAN 2-06b
I have contributed to a group to plan and prepare short talks in the language I am learning on topics of personal interest or linked to an aspect of a country where the language I am studying is spoken.
MLAN 3-06a
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Photographs of The Disappeared
ACTI
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ES 3. IDENTIFYING NOUNS, ADJECTIVES AND VERBS
Inpairs,readtheSpanishsynopsisofthefilm.Pickoutthenouns,adjectivesandverbsyoucanidentifytogetherusingaSpanishdictionary.
Sinopsis:LapelículatienelugarenBuenosAires,Argentinaen1969.
SetratadeunniñoquesellamaValentín.Valentínviveconsuabuela,porquesuspadresestándivorciados.Valentínechademenosasumadre,peronolaconocemucho.Notienecontactoconsumadre,(queesjudía)porquesupadrenoessimpático.También,supadresiempretienemu-chasnovias.
LeticiaeslanoviamásrecentedelpadredeValentín.Valentínlaquieremuchoycuentacosaspersonalesaellasobresuspadres.CuandoLeticiaoyeestascosassobresupadre,ellanoquierecontinuarasalirconél.ElpadredeValentínseenfadaconélporquecreequeValentíntieneculpa.
LaabueladeValentínllegaaserenfermaysemuere.Valentíntienequevivirconsuamigodelinstitutoporqueyanotienefamilia.
Undía,Valentínhablaconunhombrequeestáenunbar,yelhombretieneunregaloporValentíndesumadre.ElhombreexpliqueaValentínlasrazonesporqueellanuncahavisitado.
Glosario:Tenerlugaren TotakeplaceinEchardemenos TomisssomeoneJudío/Judía JewishEnfadarse TogetangryTenerculpa TobeguiltyofsomethingLlegaraserenferma TobecomeunwellTenerque Tohavetodo(something)Explicar ToexplainLasrazones Thereasons
I work on my own and with others to understand text using appropriate resources. I can read and demonstrate understanding of more complex texts which contain familiar and unfamiliar language.
MLAN 3-08a
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Photographs of The Disappeared
4. WRITING AN ADVERTISMENT
Valentínlongstohaveanewmum.Imagineyouarehim.Makeupanadvertfor‘theperfectmother’usingtheprofilebelow!Youmaywishtousethevocabularyprovidedorinventyourownwiththehelpofadictionary.
¡SE BUSCA UNA MADRE PERFECTA!
Color de pelo :Color de ojos :Estatura :Personalidad :Talentos :
Llama a Valentín, teléfono : 18 29 43 72
Vocabulario:Elpelorubio/moreno/castaño/negro/pelirrojoLosojosazules/marrones/verdesEsgrande/pequeña/gorda/delgadaSimpática/cariñosa/feliz/divertida/afectuosa¡Escocineraexcelente!/¡Esbuenafutbolista!/¡Esbuenaoyente!
I can create, amend and present more extended information about myself and others, my experiences, or a topic of my choice for different purposes.
MLAN 3-13a
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ACTI
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ES 5. LISTENING AND TALKING
RecallthescenewhereValentín’sDadisangrywithhimbecausehethinksthatitishisfaultthatLeticiabrokeupwithhim.
ImagineyouarenowValentín.YouareveryhurtandgotoseeLeticabecauseshebrokeherpromisenottotellyourfather.Thinkofthekindofconversationthatwouldhappenwhenyoumet.
Howwouldyoufeel?Whatwouldyousay?WhatdoyouthinkLeticiawouldsayback?
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InventaconversationbetweenyouandLeticia.Youmaywishtousesomeofthevocabularybelow,orusesomethatyoufindonyourown.
Withapartner,pretendthatoneofyouisValentínandtheotherisLeticia.Actoutyourconversations.
Glosario:Estoymuyherido/triste/enfadada I’mveryhurt/sad/angrySientomuytraicionado Ifeelbetrayed.¿Porquéhasrotoconmipadre? Whyhaveyoubrokenupwithmydad?Teníaconfianzaenti Itrustedyou.¿Quédijisteamipadre? Whatdidyousaytomydad?Notequeríahacerdaño Ididn’twanttohurtyou.Noquierosalircontupadre Idon’twanttogooutwithyourfather.Miniño/miamor Sweetheart/darling
When listening and talking with others, I am developing an awareness of when to listen and when to talk. I am learning new words which I use to share information about myself and others.
MLAN 2-03a
I can take part effectively in prepared conversations by sharing information about myself and others or interests of my choice, using familiar vocabulary and basic language structures.
MLAN 2-03b
I can take part effectively in prepared conversations by using a variety of language structures to share information, experiences and opinions and by offering straightforward reasons for having these opinions.
MLAN 3-03a
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ACTI
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ES 6. THEMES
Thinkaboutthethemes(lostemas)ofthefilm.Whatoneswouldyousayarethemostrelevantinthisfilm?LookuptheSpanishforthewordsbelow,usingadictionary,andcircletheonesyouthinkaremostimportantinthefilm:
Love–Betrayal–Friendship–Women–Temptation–Anti-Semitism–Fantasy/Reality–Childhood–Power–Trust–Religion–Revolution–Liberty–
I can understand how a bilingual dictionary works and use it with support.
MLAN 2-11a
I can use a bilingual dictionary independently to help me understand new language.
MLAN 3-11a
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PickoneofthethemesfromaboveanddiscussinEnglishaparticularscenewhereyoufeelthisthemewasapparent.
I regularly select and listen to or watch texts which I enjoy and find interesting, and I can explain why I prefer certain sources.
LIT 1-01a
When I engage with others, I can respond in ways appropriate to my role, show that I value others’ contributions and use these to build upon thinking.
LIT 2-02a
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ACTI
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ES 7. WRITING
ThinkofthescenewhereValentín’sgrandmotherdies.Valentínisnowleftonhisown.
Choosetobeoneofthefollowingcharacters:Valentín,Valentín’sdad,Rufo,Leticia.Howwouldyoufeelasthischaracter?Whatwouldyoubethinking?
WriteashortparagraphinEnglish.
By considering the type of text I am creating, I can select ideas and relevant information, organise these in an appropriate way for my purpose and use suitable vocabulary for my audience.
LIT 2-26a
I can independently select ideas and relevant information for different purposes, organise essential information or ideas and any supporting detail in a logical order, and use suitable vocabulary to communicate effectively with my audience.
LIT 3-06
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Whatdidyouthinkofthefilm?Whatpartsdidyoulike?Whatpartsdidyounotlike?Whatcharactersdidyoulike/notlike?Didyoufindthefilmfunny/sad?
WriteasummaryofyouropinionofthefilminEnglish.
By considering the type of text I am creating, I can select ideas and relevant information, organise these in an appropriate way for my purpose and use suitable vocabulary for my audience.
LIT 2-26a
By considering the type of text I am creating, I can independently select ideas and relevant information for different purposes, and organise essential information for ideas and any supporting detail in a logical order. I can use suitable vocabulary to communicate effectively with my audience.
LIT 3-26a
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Valentín on Wikipediahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valent%C3%ADn
Spanish film suggestions for S3 and above
Valentín review by Roger Eberthttp://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040521/REVIEWS/ 405210303/1023
Languages on Screen
www.languagesonscreen.org.ukEducationalresourceforlearningModernLanguageswithfilm
Moving Image Education
www.movingimageeducation.orgEducationalresourcetoanalyseandcreatefilms
Filmstreet
www.filmstreet.co.uk/pages/teachers.phpMovingImageEducationresourcesforteachers
Growing Up in Argentina’s Dirty War by Angelique Chrisafis
www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/sep/06/family.pinochetTheGuardianSeptember62008
Children of the Disappeared step forth
www.guardian.co.uk/world/2003/jun/08/argentina.theobserverTheObserver,Sunday8June2003
ValentínisavailabletobuyonlineonDVD.AllofthesetitlesarealsoavailabletopurchaseintheUK.
Butterfly’s Tongue Manuel Lozano Cert: 15Bombón, El Perro Carlos Sorin Cert: 15I’m Gonna Explode Geraldo Naranjo Cert: 15Innocent Voices Carlos Padilla Cert: 15Machuca Andrés Wood Cert: 15The Motorcycle Diaries Walter Salles Cert: 15Pan’s Labyrinth Guillermo del Toro Cert: 15 Sin Nombre Cary Fukunaga Cert: 15Spirit of the Beehive Víctor Erice Cert: PG
Useful Links:
BBC News: Timeline Argentinahttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/country_profiles/1196005.stm
Viva! Film Festival www.vivafilmfestival.com/index.php
