We watched Shrek as part of a lesson on the difference between a topic and a theme, which is an area in which all students have struggled so far this year. Students created four categories for their notes based on topics presented in the movie and took notes on characters, plot events and dialogue that related to each of the four topics. We will finish the movie tomorrow and students will write and share themes of the movie based on their notes on the various topics.
Movie Notes, October 26-27 (in comp book)
Take notes on the following 4 topics presented in Shrek:
1. Gender and beauty norms in society
2. Bravery, adventure and heroism
3. The individual vs. Society
4. friendship and community