Book into Movie Project: Compare and Contrast Book Report and Essay
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Many students don’t realize that some or many of the movies that they love were first books. They are often surprised to find out that the movie came second or that there's even a book the movie is based on.
In the 47-page Common Core standards-aligned resource, Book into Movie Project: Compare and Contrast Book Report, and Essay students in 6th-9th grade will read a book, watch the movie that is based on or adapted from the book, and then write a book review in which they take a stand on which is better and why. The comprehensive lesson plan and guide provides teachers with everything they need to give 6th through 12th grade students the tools to critically analyze the similarities and differences between the two, including helping them to support their claim with evidence and analysis. Because the project offers many handouts, a sample student essay to analyze, and a writing template, your diverse student population of English Language Learners and Resource Students can be as successful as your regular ed and GATE students. After completing this project, many students will realize that although they liked the movie, they preferred the book for a variety of reasons, including visualizing the characters and settings themselves and explaining why that made the book better. They will notice that they didn’t like how the movie adaptors changed aspects of the plots or characters, and they offer an analysis of these omissions and their impact on the storyline. They will react positively when the movie includes something they really liked or when what they visualized matches up with the adaptation. Some will prefer the movie over the book, and they will be able to articulate why. Overall, students have told me that this is one of their favorite book projects.
This unit includes the following:
A detailed lesson plan with objectives, and learning targets aligned to Common Core Standards
Book Browse: Book into Movie
Books that Have Been Made into Movies and Where to Watch Them
Book into Movie: Overview of the Project
Book into Movie Compare and Contrast Reading and Viewing Guide
Book into Movie Essay Directions
Helpful Hints for Writing
Samples of introductions, topic sentences, conclusion
Book into Movie Writing Template for those who need it (RSP, ELL, and struggling writers)
Book into Movie Sample Essay, student copy, and teacher copy
Book into Movie Rubric
Book into Movie Grading Sheet
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