1. Topic-
Compare and Contrast
 
2. Content-
Students will compare and contrast Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl with the two film versions. They will assess which movie better represents the book and why in essay form.
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1. Build understanding of the terms compare and contrast by participating in class discussions.
2. Work together to identify similarities and differences among subject matter.
3. Determine which of the two movies best represents the book and why.
 
4. Objectives-
1. Develop critical thinking skills.
2. Use the compare and contrast technique to analyze the three works.
3. Write a compare and contrast essay.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
1. Text version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
2. DVD of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
3. DVD of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
4. Screen and projector with DVD player.
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

SESSION ONE
1. Students will read the book out loud with the instructor during class.
2. Students will discuss the plot, the setting, and the characters.
 

B. Development-

Session 2
1. Students will watch the 1971 movie adaptation in class
2. Students will take notes on similarities and differences between the book and the movie taking notes regarding similarities and differences they notice.
3. Students will discuss the similarities and differences in the plot, the setting, and the characters .
 

C. Practice-

Session 3
1. Students will watch the 2005 movie adaptation in class taking notes regarding similarities and differences they notice.
2. Students will take notes on similarities and differences between the book and the movie.
3. Students will discuss the similarities and differences in the plot, the setting, and the characters.
 

D. Independent Practice-

Session 4
1. Students will work in groups to review their notes and determine which movie better represents the book.
2. Students will write a compare and contrast essay noting which movie best represents the book and why.
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

1. Review of text prior to viewing movies
2. Vocabulary list of terms such as plot, setting, character, etc.
3. Additional time to complete assignment.
4. Daily assessments to gauge understanding of key terms.
5. Working one-on-one with students who need additional assistance.
6. Use of visual aids.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

1. Performance Observation - Teacher observes students' performance during specific activities.
2. Peer Review - Students review each others work before submitting it for final grading
3. Grading Rubric - Scoring student essays based on specific content outlined in the rubric.
 

G. Closure-

Content Standards:
11.RL.5. - Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text (e.g., the choice of where to begin or end a story, the choice to provide a comedic or tragic resolution) contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact.
11.RL.7. - Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating how each version interprets the source text. (Include at least one play by Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist).
11.W.2. - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
11.W.4. - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
11.W.5. - Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
 
8. Teacher Reflection-
3. Students will watch the 2005 movie in class and take notes on similarities and differences.
4. Students will work in groups to determine which movie was a better representation of the book
 

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