The Hate U Give: Compare Contrast Novel to Movie

Description

Authors:

Andrea Chorney, K–12 Educator

Elisa M Yzaguirre, K–12 Educator

Learning Goals:

Knowledge: students will…

think critically about the similarities and differences in the story elements of THUG movie and book.
examine ways directors make choices about what to keep in a movie version of a book and what to leave out.
synthesize information about the book and movie to create a final movie review poster.

Skills: students will be able to….

compare & contrast THUG novel to the film.
take notes on a movie.
discuss preferences about the choices the author and director made in the book and film.
write a critical movie review, addressing the idea that movies can be a vehicle for social change.
explain the author/director’s message.