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The Book Was Better
Kind of Activity:
Technology
Objective:
Students will watch and respond to a film adaptation of the novel.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.9
Structure:
In 1984, Cal was adapted to the big screen, with a script written by MacLaverty himself.
For this activity, students will watch the adaptation in groups of three or four. After doing so, groups will fill out a worksheet (linked below) that compares the novel to the adaptation.
After this, students will prepare a presentation to show their findings, which they will deliver in front of the class. This should specific examples that demonstrate the differences...
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