Where the Red Fern Grows Lesson Plan

Movie v. Book

Kind of Activity:

Mixed Media

Objective:

Students will watch the movie version of Where the Red Fern Grows and compare it to the book.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.9

Structure:

Two films have been made based on Where the Red Fern Grows. Depending on teacher preference and ease of getting the films, either the 1974 or the 2003 movie can be watched for this activity.

Students should take notes as they watch, paying special attention to differences between the movie and the book. After watching, compare the movie to the book as a class. Have students analyze why the director may have made certain...