FILM LIT - ADAPTATION ESSAY

Your assignment is to read a book that was adapted into a movie. Then, you will watch the movie adaptation. You must choose a book that you have never read. If you have seen the movie adaptation before, that is fine.

Write a paper comparing and contrasting the book and the movie. Was it a good adaptation? Focus on changes that were made and WHY. Focus on things in the movie that were inherently cinematic and things in the text that couldn’t really be replicated. You must keep in mind that a book and a movie are two different “animals.” Try to speak with a more literary voice in this essay. Do not allow your anger over what was changed color your writing. Instead, intelligently discuss the changes and try to put yourself in the mind of the filmmakers. Also, spend a little time judging the movie on its own merits, separate from the book.

HERE IS A LINK TO A PARTIAL LIST OF BOOKS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE INTO MOVIES. IF IT IS NOT ON THIS LIST, THAT'S TOTALLY FINE! JUST CLEAR IT WITH ME FIRST.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-suvwxfUfn8ckJ5aC14V0dfZDA/edit?usp=sharing

The Great Gatsby VOCAB and Chapter Song Explanations - ENGLISH 10H

As we read The Great Gatsby, the students have two specific assignments to complete. The first is that they need to find 20 words that they don't know and write down the page number that the word was on and then find the definition. They will turn a sheet of paper into me with the words, their page numbers, and their definitions.

Also, the students have a cross genre assignment to find a song that represents each chapter. They need to turn in a two paragraph explanation of each chapter song explaining how the song and the chapter "connect." THE FIRST FIVE CHAPTER SONG EXPLANATIONS WILL BE DUE ON APRIL 22ND/APRIL 23RD.

CHAPTER SONG EXPLANATIONS FOR CHAPTERS 6-9 ARE DUE ON APRIL 30TH/MAY 1ST.

BEST SONG EVER

English 10H - Your persuasive paper on the BEST SONG EVER is due. Your grade will be based upon if you appeal to ethos, pathos, and logos in your persuasive piece. We know there is no "best song ever" but you should act like there is and be as persuasive as possible. It should be 2-3 paragraphs (most likely). Thanks.