Friday, May 27, 2011

Extra Credit: Two Films: 1. Most Honorable Son. 2. Saving Private Ryan


1.Take
Notes about the story only. At the end, divide it into
5-10‘episodes’ with Titles.
1.Messages & Meanings What have I learned about WW2 and the Holocaust or the Japanese American Internment?
List 5-6 things you learned that are important….
1.Purpose What central questions is the film trying to answer? What does the filmmaker want people to know or remember?
2.Interpretations How might others see this film in a way that differs from the way I see it? What is my reaction to this film and what do I learn about myself from my reaction or interpretation?
3.Credibility Which of the film's assertions are facts and which are opinions? Give 3 examples. How do you know?
4.Who might benefit from the messages in this film? What have I learned from this film? Why might the film's message(s) matter to me?
5.Response What kinds of actions might I take today in response to this film? How has my perception of history changed because of this film?
What would I say to someone who wanted to know about the Japanese Internment or the Normandy Invasion (D-Day).

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