The following Frame, Focus and Follow-up suggestions are best suited for middle school students using this video in an English language arts or science lesson. Be sure to modify the questions to meet your students' instructional needs.
What is Frame, Focus and Follow-up?
Frame (ELA) How does an author’s perspective (point of view, values, beliefs) on a topic influence what he or she writes or how he or she portrays a topic or issue?
Focus (ELA) How do you think the author’s perspective about the elephants and farmers of the African Sahel influenced the creation of this documentary?
Frame (SCI) In what ways can insects or animals affect agricultural production? Think of both positive and negative effects.
Focus (SCI) Learn about the relationship between humans and African elephants and how it influences humans’ efforts to farm and herd animals.