1. Read "What to Look for When Watching Movies" by Brian Godawa. Find it on godawa.com's essays page. It's the sixth link down. It's an excellent article. Put on a sheet of paper that you read the article, and sign it.
2. Now think of a movie. Complete the nine things the Brian Godawa says to look for about that movie. In other words: Who is the protagonist? Who is the antagonist? What are the hero's weaknesses, faults and needs? Etc. Complete all nine things he says to watch for.
I think you'll enjoy the assignment a little more if you pick a movie that is a little confusing to you or one you aren't sure of the worldview. The Sound of Music won't be nearly as interesting to think through as Star Wars or some Disney movies. As always, get parental approval first. No bad movies!
3. Complete a take-home, open-note test on psychology and sociology. Click here to get the test.
Have a good week.
Oh no! Guess I'll have to watch the SOM in my free time . . .
ReplyDeleteAnd I was wondering, is it possible for us to apply this to a song for homework? I know some great ones . . .
I'd stick with movies. The questions won't work as well on a song.
ReplyDeleteAnd even the Sound of Music, you can see their worldview in how they make the traditional, conservative, loving family (and quirky, fun Maria) the heroes and the baroness and Nazis the bad guys. You can see their message pretty easily: "Have fun and love each other."
Okay, sounds good! I actually have a really good movie now that I'm excited about analyzing.
ReplyDeleteSorry, one more thing: I am a little confused on the directions above. What do you mean by complete? Do we need to turn in a piece of paper with our answers to the questions on it? Or is it just for the sake of analyzing it?
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By "complete" I mean write down your answers to the 9 areas he talks about. So yes, I want you to give me a sheet or two of paper with answers on them. Thanks.
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