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The Book Was Better
Kind of Activity:
Group Discussion
Objective:
Students will compare various adaptations of Our Mutual Friend with the original novel.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7
Structure:
For this activity, students will find and select an adaptation of Our Mutual Friend, and watch it in groups of three or four apiece. After they have had time to do so, groups will fill out a worksheet that compares the two versions.
After this, students will prepare a presentation to show their findings, which they will deliver in front of the class. This should include...
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