December 2nd HOLIDAY UNIT.  What is the purpose of holiday movies?  Is there a common theme among them?  Is there a common meaning/message in them?

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December 2nd HOLIDAY UNIT

 What is the purpose of holiday movies?  Is there a common theme among them?  Is there a common meaning/message in them? ESSENTIAL QUESTION

 Movie Pairs 1  National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story UNIT

 This week, watch the movies.  Friday: Assessment PLAN

 Characterization  Quote Analysis  Theme Analysis  Message/Meaning Analysis  Essential Question Reflection ASSESSMENT

 Character Trait  Specific Scene  Explanation of trait and scene CHARACTERIZATION

 Why is this quote important?  What does it mean?  What does it reveal about a character?  What does it reveal about the plot?  Does it foreshadow anything?  Can it be related to society? QUOTE ANALYSIS

 Identify a theme  Identify a scene  Evaluate how it is portrayed  Potential Themes: Family, Love, Loyalty, Friendship…  In the movie, the theme of FAMILY is portrayed. A scene that shows this theme is __________. This scene shows this theme because _____. This theme is portrayed well. It emphasizes that the most important thing in life is family. This particular scene show that THEME ANALYSIS

 What is the message in this movie?  While watching, think: What message is the movie sending to its audience? Is it related to the theme?  Home is where the heart it, Family is the most important thing, Never give up… MESSAGE/MEANING

 What is the purpose of this movie? Why should people watch it? ESSENTIAL QUESTION