New Boy | Oscarยฎ Nominated Short Film
TLDRThe transcript depicts a day in a classroom filled with various interactions among students and teachers. Joseph, a new student, is introduced and faces typical schoolyard challenges, including teasing and minor conflicts. Teachers manage classroom activities, including math lessons and discipline issues. A fight breaks out, leading to interventions by the teachers, while students navigate their social dynamics and personal conflicts. The narrative captures the essence of school life, showcasing the mix of learning, discipline, and interpersonal relationships among young students.
Takeaways
- ๐ The script begins with a new student, Joseph, joining the class and being introduced to his peers.
- ๐ The class collectively greets Joseph, indicating a welcoming environment despite some initial resistance.
- ๐ A student's book is thrown out the window, leading to a brief conflict that the teacher addresses.
- ๐ข The teacher leads a math lesson, with students answering division problems, showcasing classroom interaction.
- ๐ถ Background music changes throughout the script, reflecting the mood of different scenes.
- ๐ There is a sense of bullying and teasing among students, particularly towards Joseph, the new student.
- ๐ก A student named Christian Kelley is portrayed as a troublemaker, engaging in disruptive behavior.
- ๐ค The teacher tries to maintain order and discipline, intervening in conflicts and addressing inappropriate behavior.
- ๐ซ Classroom rules and expectations are emphasized, such as not pulling fingers or engaging in physical aggression.
- ๐ The script includes a scene where students are instructed to practice their sounds at home, indicating an educational focus.
- ๐ค The teacher praises Joseph for finishing his work, showing encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Q & A
Who is the new student introduced in the class?
-The new student introduced in the class is Joseph.
Where does the teacher initially want Joseph to sit?
-The teacher initially wants Joseph to sit beside Pamela.
What does the teacher ask the class to do when she says 'Hands in the air'?
-The teacher asks the class to raise their hands, except for Joseph who is told he's fine and can go sit down.
What incident occurs involving Seth Quinn's book?
-Seth Quinn's book is thrown out the window, and the teacher instructs him to go and retrieve it.
What math problem is being discussed in the class?
-The math problems discussed include 18 divided by 9, 56 divided by 8, 36 divided by 6, and 49 divided by 7.
What is the correct answer to the math problem 36 divided by 6?
-The correct answer to 36 divided by 6 is 6.
What inappropriate language is used by a student in the script?
-A student uses the phrase 'Shut up!' and another says 'Fuck off.'
What does the teacher ask the students to do after finishing their math problems?
-The teacher asks the students to put their pencils down and then asks Seth Quinn to come up and do number one for the class.
What incident occurs between Joseph and Christian Kelley?
-Christian Kelley's finger is pulled by Joseph, causing Christian to claim it's broken, though the teacher assures him it's not.
What does the teacher instruct the class to do after the incident with Joseph and Christian?
-The teacher instructs the class to put their hands in the air and then down, and then she addresses the situation with Joseph and Christian.
What is the teacher's reaction to Hazel's attempt to share what she saw?
-The teacher stops Hazel from sharing what she saw, telling her to go back inside and not to speak about it.
How does the teacher handle the situation when the students are being disruptive?
-The teacher uses commands like 'Shut up,' 'Hands in the air,' and 'Sit down' to regain control and order in the classroom.
Outlines
๐ Welcoming New Student and Classroom Dynamics
The script begins with a new student, Joseph, being introduced to the class. The teacher instructs the class to make him feel welcome and assigns him a seat. There are playful interactions and minor disruptions, such as a book being thrown out the window. The teacher addresses these incidents and moves the class along with math problems, highlighting a student's correct answer and dealing with off-task behavior. The atmosphere is light-hearted with underlying classroom management challenges.
๐ก Classroom Conflict and Confrontation
This paragraph captures escalating tension in the classroom. Christian and Seth engage in physical altercations, prompting the teacher to intervene. The teacher attempts to restore order by assigning work from 'Totally Gaeilge' and warns the students about misbehaving. Hazel tries to report the incident but is silenced by the teacher, leading to further tension. The teacher reprimands Hazel for her language and the situation ends with an unresolved conflict and a sense of unease.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กNew boy
๐กWelcome
๐กDivided by
๐กDiscipline
๐กBullying
๐กInclusion
๐กConfrontation
๐กAuthority
๐กRespect
๐กIntegration
๐กConflict resolution
Highlights
Introduction of new student Joseph and his placement in the class.
Teacher's attempt to make Joseph feel welcome.
Disruption caused by Seth Quinn throwing a book out the window.
Math lesson with rapid-fire division questions.
Incident where Christian Kelley is accused of annoying Joseph.
Physical altercation between Christian Kelley and Joseph.
Teacher's reaction to the fight and attempt to discipline the students.
Hazel O'Hara's involvement and subsequent reprimand by the teacher.
Ongoing conflict and taunting between Christian Kelley and Joseph.
Teacher's frustration with the students' behavior.
Teacher's attempt to resolve the situation and maintain order.
Christian Kelley's continued threats towards Joseph.
Classmates' encouragement of the fight between Christian Kelley and Joseph.
Teacher leaving the class with instructions and monitoring for any further disruption.
Hazel O'Hara's observation and attempt to report the situation to the teacher.
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