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Unboxing with a Literary Character or an Author

Getting to know unboxing videos

Watch at least one unboxing video on a platform such as YouTube.

Take notes about the procedure

Sort the (typical) sequence of an unboxing video.

Das Bild zeigt eine geöffnete Box mit der Aufschrift „Child-friendly Magical Un-boxing“. In der Box befinden sich verschiedene Gegenstände:

1. **Linke Seite**: Ein Zauberstab mit einem spiralförmigen, filigranen Design.

2. **Mitte oben**: Ein gestrickter Schal in den Farben Rot und Gelb, oft mit einem bekannten Zauberschüler in Verbindung gebracht.

3. **Mitte**: Ein dodekaedrisches Objekt, möglicherweise ein magisches Artefakt oder Würfel.

4. **Rechte Seite**: Mehrere gerollte Stücke Papier, die mysteriösen Pergamenten ähneln.

5. **Mitte unten**: Eine kleine goldene Figur eines Frosches, gefolgt von einer Bonbonverpackung mit der Aufschrift „Candy“.

All diese Elemente erwecken den Eindruck, als gehörten sie zur Welt eines magischen Universums, das Kinder und Erwachsene gleichermaßen fasziniert.

Preparing and packing the box

Now you know how an unboxing video can be structured. Are you ready for your own unboxing?

First, the box needs to be filled.

Step 1: Choose a literary character or an author to fill this box about.

Step 2: What do you know about this person? What have you learned? Write down all your knowledge (initially) in an unsorted manner.

Step 3: Consider who the recipient should be (e.g., your class, your parents, or a completely different person?).

Step 4: What would the character or author write in a note included in the box? Consider the recipient.

Step 5: Choose the possible appropriate items to go in the box. Why do you choose these items?

Space for your notes

Shoot your unboxing video

Now slip into the role of the recipient. Pay attention to the instructions for the process that you have already organized (see above). Here are a few more tips regarding the technique:

What kind of lighting would enhance the mood (bright, dark, spotlight)?
Where can the video be recorded without interruptions?
Is there background music? If so, be mindful of copyright.
What recording device will be used? And from what perspective?
Which microphone?
Which app can be used for editing?

Personalize the worksheet

Choose a literary character or an author whose box will be packed.

Unboxing with a Literary Character or an Author

Create a worksheet for the introduction or review of an 'unboxing' of a literary character or author. Afterwards, your students should prepare their own unboxing, which can be filmed either at home or at school.

Personalize the worksheet

Choose a literary character or an author whose box will be packed.

Export

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Sample solutions to all exercises.

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