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The Book Was Better
Kind of Activity:
Mixed Media
Objective:
Students will compare the 1970 film adaptation of Tropic of Cancer with the original novel.
Structure:
For this activity, students will view the 1970 film adaptation of Tropic of Cancer 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 screenshots and comparisons between the two versions. Groups should focus on important moments in the text and...
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