2. Instructor : 林綠芳 (Lu-Fang Lin) Stuart Little Source: The Internet Movie Database

3. Synopsis When the Littles go to an orphanage to adopt a new family member, their son, George, insists on a little brother as opposed to a big one. His request is honored more literally than he ever imagined when a charming young mouse named Stuart is chosen. George is disappointed and initially unwelcoming to his new brother. The family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic at the prospect of having a mouse as his "master" and plots to get rid of him. Stuart goes through a series of adventures and eventually gains the love of his big brother and by the extended, the grudging tolerance of the family cat. In doing so, he shows his beloved new family that great things can truly come in small packages.

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5. Vocabulary (Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary) 1. fake parents adjective not real, but made to look or seem real: He was charged with possessing a fake passport. fake fur/blood a fake suntan

6. Vocabulary (Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary) 2. adoption adopt (TAKE CHILD) verb [I or T] to take another person's child into your own family and legally raise him or her as your own child: They've adopted a baby girl. They have no children of their own, but they're hoping to adopt. adoption noun [C or U] She was homeless and had to put her child up for adoption (= asked for the child to be taken by another adult or family as their own). The last ten years have seen a dramatic fall in the number of adoptions. 3. orphanage

7. Vocabulary (Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary) 3. orphanage orphan noun [C] a child whose parents are dead: The civil war is making orphans of many children. orphanage noun [C] a home for children whose parents are dead or unable to care for them

8. Vocabulary (Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary) 4. blockbuster noun [C] INFORMAL a book or film that is very successful, especially because of its exciting contents: a blockbuster movie/novel

9. Vocabulary (Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary) 5. anthropomorphic anthropomorphism noun [U] the showing or treating of animals, gods and objects as if they are human in appearance, character or behaviour: The books 'Alice in Wonderland', 'Peter Rabbit' and 'Winnie-the-Pooh‘ are classic examples of anthropomorphism. anthropomorphic adjective

10. Vocabulary (Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary) 6. Mafia Mafia group noun mafioso noun [C] plural mafiosi a member of the Mafia the Mafia: a criminal organization which began in Sicily and is active in Italy and the US

11. Vocabulary (Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary) 7. detectives detective noun [C] someone whose job is to discover information about crimes and find out who is responsible for them: a private detective detector noun[C] A device used to detect something a metal/smoke detector

12. Cast Stuart Little: the mouse Mrs. Eleanor Little: George and Stuart ’ s mother Mr. Fredrick Little: George and Stuart ’ s father George Little: the boy in the Little family Snowbell 'Snow': the Little's house-cat Smokey: the Chief Alley-Cat Allen: Detective Crenshaw Little: Uncle Beatrice Little: Aunt

13. Quotes [Stuart drives off in the toy car.] Mrs. Stout: I ’ m gonna miss that boy. Mrs. Stout: I ’ m gonna miss that car. Stuart Little: I am so happy! I … I feel 10 inches tall! [When Snowbell spots Stuart lying in bed.] Snowbell: Are you cozy? Stuart Little: Yes, thanks. I ’ m quite comfortable. Snowbell: All I ’ ve got to sleep on is a rag in the corner, you little rat! Stuart Little: Good-bye, fake father! Good-bye, fake mother! Mrs. Stout: Good-bye, fake son!

14. Comments (1) The mafia connotations of the cats is the part of the film that I find the funniest part of the film. The main story is quite sweet but also has a good sense of humour that will appeal to adults as much as children. It's not perfect for, like I said it does get a bit overly sentimental at times although it just about manages to stay sweetly sentimental and not fall into being sickly sentimental.

15. Comments (2) I didn't like the movie "Stuart Little." I have to admit, the mouse was awfully cute, but the storyline of the movie was completely different from the storyline of the book. First of all, in the book, the humans didn't talk to Stuart Little or adopt him from an adoption agency. The movie totally skips over the part about the bird that is a major part in the book "Stuart Little." Too many movies today completely miss the point that the book they are made from is trying to express. That is my opinion of the movie "Stuart Little."

16. Questions 1. In this film, George has a mouse as his brother. What kind of animal would you most like to have as your brother or sister? Why? 2. In general, do you prefer to view movies about ordinary people and things, or fantasies such as Stuart Little and the Harry Potter series? Why? (Fantasies are stories about unbelievable people or things.)

17. Activity Stuart Little and Simple Machines A WebQuest for Elementary Science Designed by Denise Robson, Diane Jellie, Caroline Kimpfler, and Sarah Norfleet http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/ webquests/

18. Introduction Pretend that you are Stuart Little, a character from the story Stuart Little who is home alone. The doorbell rings and you look out the window. You see that the mailman has delivered a package and left it on your step. Since your birthday is tomorrow, you think the package must be for you!! You are worried that it may rain and your birthday present may get ruined. Your present needs to be lifted up the step and into the Little's living room. Stuart Little uses simple and complex machines everyday to make his work easier. Using your knowledge of the machines, you must design a way to bring the package into the house. Activity

19. 1. What problems will you have bringing the package in the house? Remember you are the size of a mouse in a human world. 2. T he six simple machines are provided to make work easier. What types of simple machines could you use to make this job easier? pulley screw lever wedge wheel and axle incline plane Questions Activity

20. Thanks for your participation and opinions. Have a good day!