The Perks of Being a Wallflower Lesson Plan

The Perks of Being a Film Adaptation

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will be able to analyze an adaptation of the novel and consider the strengths and shortcomings of the book compared to the film.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.2; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.R.9-10.7

Structure:

Watch the 2012 film adaptation of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ezra Miller. Have the students discuss the following:

-Which did you like better, the movie or the book?

-Why do you prefer one or the other?

-What did the film do that the book didn't or...