Columbus School for Girls
Taking a Deep Dive with Actor, John Krasinski during COVID-19
May 8 , 2020 Created by Betsy Gugle, Lower School Director
This Week’s Deep Dive: John Krasinski
John Krasinski, Actor and Creator of online show “Some Good News”
Step 1: Listen to Some Good News
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“No matter how hard things get there is always good in the world.� -John Krasinski
Step 2: Talk Time 1. Why do you think John Krasinski started this online program during COVID-19? 2. How did you feel as you watched Some Good News? 3. What good news would you send John Krasinski from your life for him to share on his news show? 4. Who would you want to speak to you at your graduation ceremony on SGN if you could select one person?
Step 3: Snorkeling-Fact Find 1. Read this article about how John Krasinski started Some Good News. Who were some of his guests on the first show? Who made his sign that hangs in the background? 2. In the episode you watched, they show youth poet laureate, Amanda Gorman, graduating from Harvard. Check out her website to learn more about what she has accomplished and her plans for the future. 3. Malala Yousafzai was a part of the show to celebrate the graduates. Listen here to hear Malala share about her experience through the picture book the Magic Pencil. 4. How do Amanda Gorman and Malala use writing and words to share important messages to those around them?
Step 4: Scuba Diving--Dig deeper Be a reporter this week! Step 1: Interview your family at home, call your friends or family outside of your home, talk to your neighbors (from 6 feet apart) and learn what good news they are experiencing. Step 2: Record the Who? What? When? Where? and How? Questions to thoroughly cover your topic. Step 3: Write a news article and upload to Padlet for our very own “Good News� from CSG.
Step 5: Share what you’ve learned
If you want to share your thoughts and work on Taking a Deep Dive Padlet, click here. Send a message to Mr. Krasinski, create a poster or video with your own good news, etc...the possibilities are endless!