Teacher gives brief background on movie, El mar y el tiempo . The class is shown one-half of the movie. One of the brothers of the family emigrated to Argentina, while the other remained in Spain. The 'Argentinized' brother returns to Spain and sees the differences between the two countries. Students are asked to edit their composition on changes in U.S. families.
Class is shown the second half of the movie.
Afterwards, the class is asked several specific questions about the movie to first be discussed in small groups. Class members are asked to share information and their personal reactions. Students work with a partner on their composition on changes in U.S. families. Partners are instructed to help in editing language. Students are told to prepare arguments to support why their choice is superior to the other.