Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Do Now: Janie realizes Joe has died. What is the first thing you think she will do? Why?
Classwork: It's finally movie day.

Movie vs. the book :
1. Which episodes are different in the movie? Why do the producers opt to do this?
2. Which does a better job explaining the relationship? Why?
3. What parts of the book would you have focused on in the movie? Why?
4. Which does a better job with characterization?
Homework: Write a letter to Oprah Winfrey critiquing the movie. Be sure to include your opinions on the four questions we focused on in class discussion.