1. BREAKY?
WHAT
ABOUT
STUDYING THE BREAKFAST CLUB

2. BREAKY?
WHAT
ABOUT
STUDYING THE BREAKFAST CLUB

3. WHY THIS FILM WORKS Engaging characters of all backgrounds
An older text but still relevant to this day
Provides commentary on school environment and commentary on society
Quite a few laughs to be shared
It works easily in a mixed ability classroom.

4. THE IMPORTANT STUFF Understandings: Students will understand that…
Characters are either dynamic or static and this affects their development
A character’s actions and relationship with other characters can be interpreted differently by other people.
Knowledge: Students will know…
That a stereotype influences our immediate understanding of a character.
The definition of a stereotype
The definition of character development
The difference between a dynamic and static character
Skills: Students will be able to…
Identify stereotypes within a text and in the real-world
Identify character development
Identify similarities and differences between topics discussed in the film and their relevance to today’s society.

5. SO WHAT’S THE PLAN? The Unit Plan is designed for Year 10 English.
Has been taught with Year 11’s (and they loved it!)
Emphasis on stereotypes and character development
Did they break these stereotypes by the end of the film?
Prior to film viewing several class discussions occurred:
What are round/flat characters?
Why is it important that characters develop?
A worthwhile discussion on what is a stereotype? Are they always accurate or do we just assume? Are we stuck with a stereotype or can we break it?
This discussion was really beneficial with students completing Literacies in Yr11

6. THE PLAN IN ACTION

7. TRAILER

8. WHY THIS FILM? The Nerd The Athlete The Rebel The Princess
The Eccentric
Everyone can find a character to relate to.

9. THE PLAN IN ACTION
FACEBOOK PROFILE

10. THE PLAN IN ACTION
VIEWING NOTES

11. THE PLAN IN ACTION THE FUN PART
Write a 800 word essay on how one or two characters of your choice developed as the film progressed. It is recommended that you discuss any stereotypes that are associated with your character/s, how their relationship changed with the other characters, and what you think caused them to change.

12. NOW OVER TO YOU…
ANY QUESTIONS?