Extra Credit Assignment
English 11: Banned Books Assignment
For up to 10 points of extra credit, you can complete the following
assignment:
1. Watch ONE of the films listed here in connection to your SSR Banned Book. For most of
you, that will be the movie version of your book.
2. Some of the films may be rated R—please get your parent’s permission before viewing
these OR you may choose the other option. Note: Each book has a NON-rated R choice.
3. Take notes while you watch.
4. You may watch together with people in class but please complete your response
individually.
5. Write a 600-700 word, typed response (double spaced). You may use the questions
listed below to help you get started. You do not need to answer every question. Please
include the title of your book and the movie you watched somewhere in your reflection.
 What connections did you see between the film and topics/issues/themes
addressed in class?
 What scene had the greatest impact on you in the film and why?
 Which of the characters did you most identify with? Why?
 What did you think of the overall portrayal of book in the film? How did it compare
to your understanding of the characters and the plot?
 What changes were made to the book? Why do you think the director and/or
scriptwriter made those changes? Were they effective changes? Why or why not?
 What did you think of the actors’ performances? Did the actors meet your
expectations for what the characters were like? Why or why not?
 If the movie was different than your book, what comparisons/connections can you
make between the two?
 What most surprised you? What was most interesting?
 What relationships in the film were most interesting or moving to you?
 What were some memorable lines that stand out to you?
 What important lessons did you take from the film?
 What are you overall thoughts, impressions, ideas about the film and/or the subject
of the film?
 What do you still want to know? Anything else you want to say about the film?
Due in PRINT in class by Tuesday April 23. No exceptions, no late
assignments, no excuses/rationalizations/extensions . . . no kidding. Enjoy! 
Please Note: I am giving you this assignment in lieu of your extra credit homework pass like last semester.
MOVIE OPTIONS
IF YOU READ . . .
The Color Purple
THEN YOU CAN WATCH . . .
The Color Purple (rated PG-13)
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird (No Rating)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (rated R) or
Cool Hand Luke (unrated)
The Catcher in the Rye
No film version, so you can watch one of the
following:
 Two episodes of the TV show “Freaks and
Geeks” (need to rent; no longer on TV)
 Finding Forrester (rated PG-13)
 Donny Darko (rated R)
 Igby Goes Down (rated R)
PLEASE PRINT THIS OUT AND SIGN IF NECESSARY AND TURN IN WITH ASSIGNMENT:
Parental Permission for Rated-R Movie
I give permission to my student ___________________________________ to watch the
following rated-R movie: __________________________________.
I understand that there are choices available that are rated PG-13 or are unrated (and
suitable for general audience) and that this is an optional assignment.
Parent’s signature: ____________________________ Date: _____________