MOVIE VS. BOOK COMPARISON
LITERATURE EXTENSION
For your next literature extension, you will have the opportunity to read a book that has
been made into a movie. Your task will be to read the book first and take notes. I would
expect at least 1-2 sentences per chapter summarizing the chapter. These notes should
reflect your understanding of the plot and any important details that will help you to make
your comparison when you watch the feature film. Your second task will include finding the
movie and watching it to compare the two literary works. You may find that the book and
movie are very similar and you may find the movie changed or added details that altered the
story slightly. Remember the book was written first and the movie is based off the book so
do not be surprised if they differ.
This literature extension is due on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.
Books and Movie Suggestions (Just to name a few):
Bridge to Terabithia
Ella Enchanted
The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe
Aquamarine
Hoot
The Series of Unfortunate Events
The Lightning Thief
The Wizard of Oz
The Hunger Games
Because of Winn Dixie
Holes
Harry Potter
My Friend Flicka
Little Women
Tasks:
1. Choose a book that has been made into a movie.
2. Approve this title with Mrs. Rose by Friday, December 21, 2012.
(A graded book check)
3. Read the book.
4. Take notes on the book while you are reading. At a minimum 1-2 sentences per
chapter.
5. After you have completed the book, watch the movie that has been made based on
the book.
DO NOT WATCH THE MOVIE BEFORE YOU HAVE READ THE BOOK!
6. Complete the attached Literature Extension Form.
Name
MOVIE VS. BOOK COMPARISON
LITERATURE EXTENSION
Book:
Author:
Movie Title
1. How was the movie plot similar to the book? Explain the critical portions of the story
that were captured in the movie.
2. Were the characters the same in the book and the movie? How were they described?
List the characters and how they were described in the book and movie. Be
descriptive.
3. Was the story in the movie changed or altered by adding or deleting details from the
book? Explain.
4. What major motion picture techniques were used to capture critical points of the
story? Explain. (For example: lighting, camera angles, music, effects).
5. How do you feel this story was received by the readers verses the audience in the
theaters watching the movie? Explain the two experiences and which portions of
both works added to the experiences of the reader and the audience.
6. Explain why you feel the director of the movie decided to stay true to the book
storyline or depart from it and change the story.
7. Take notes as you read the book. 1-2 sentences per chapter.
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