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.