We just finished Freak the Mighty!! Students really seemed to like the book. We started the Final Exam on Friday. Students will be given time on Monday to finish. After that, we will begin watching the movie.
The movie, The Mighty, contains the same themes as the book: the importance of friendship and family, the difference between myth and reality, recognizing worth in all people, the importance of a positive self-concept, and overcoming challenges and tragedies. As a class we will be analyzing and comparing the movie to the novel. We will be specifically looking at plot structure, character development, mood, tone and point of view. We will be comparing the similarities and differences and the effectiveness or ineffectiveness in which the filmmakers have adapted the story.
I am including a link to Rodman Philbrick's website so you can get more information if desired.
http://www.rodmanphilbrick.com/mighty.html
If for any reason you do not want your child to view the movie--that is no problem. An alternate lesson will be given. Students not watching the movie will be given an essay assignment on one of the themes of the movie--this way they will not lose any classroom participation points.
However, I have told students watching the movie (part Monday, part Tuesday) they may bring snacks and "snugglies".
In other news...I know you have not received any Take Home Folders recently. We are trying something new in class called CANVAS. The entire school is using this new program to do online lessons (modules) and tests. I am not the quickest person when it comes to technology BUT I am trying.
ANYWAY, we are taking "baby steps" right now. We have taken one quiz online and it went ok. We are working out the kinks. I will keep you posted.
Since it is October and approaching Halloween--I thought what better time to continue our lessons on Short Stories with the Father of Short Stories---------EDGAR ALLAN POE.
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