Noticing that there are different ways to say sorry, such as saying it out loud, writing it down, or showing through actions.
Exploring what it feels like to say something hurtful and then realise you want to make it right.
Thinking about what makes an apology feel genuine.
Considering what it can take to say sorry, even when it feels hard or uncomfortable.
Noticing how an apology can help repair a friendship after a difficult moment.
Clip shows two moments where Lightning McQueen and Mater say sorry to each other after a fight. In the first moment, Mater writes Lightning a letter, telling him he is sorry and that he does not want to be the reason Lightning keeps losing. In the second moment, Lightning admints that he was wrong and he tells Mater to just be himself. The clip shows both characters apologising differently and caring about each other.
• What did you notice about how Lightning and Mater each said sorry?
• Lightning said sorry by talking, and Mater said sorry by writing a letter. Which way felt easier to you to understand?
• Why do you think Mater chose to write a letter instead of saying sorry out loud?
• How do you think Lightning felt when he read Mater's letter?
• Have you ever needed to say sorry to someone?
• What is your way of letting someone know you are sorry?
• What do you think makes a sorry feel real and not just like words?
• How did the characters feel after they apologised to each other?
• How do you feel when someone says sorry to you after a disagreement?
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