From Books To Films!
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WebQuest
Presenters:
Andrea Heilig & Dana Vendetti
EDU 505
Dr. Yang
Introduction
Have you ever wondered how a book is made into a movie?
Did you ponder if a movie you are watching was first a
book?
In English class, do you always ask your teacher if you will be
watching the movie of what you have just read?
Have you ever read a book that you thought should be made
into a movie? Are you ever let down because a movie did
not include all of the events that happened in the book?
Can you think of the number one reason why watching a
movie of a book you just read helps you to understand the
story better?
Task
As you navigate through
the following websites,
I would like you to complete
two assignments based on
books that are made into films.
• The first assignment is to read a book that
has been turned into a movie and complete a
review.
• The second assignment is designing your
own movie based on your favorite book.
You will have two projects that must be handed in
either before or on the deadline.
Process
Assignment One:
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Read a book that has been turned into a film
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Watch the film that was inspired by the book
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Write a review comparing them
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Base your review on the following criteria:
Characters : Does the movie portray the characters accurately
based on the book? Are all the characters included in the movie?
Plot: Does the movie contain the same plot as the book? How is it
the same, and how is it different?
Conflict: Are the same conflicts present in the movie that you read
in the book? Are there are new conflicts or conflicts left out?
Opinion: Your opinion counts!! Include your thoughts on whether
you like the book or the movie more.
Process: The Review Cont.
Remember to include the following in your review:
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Include the name of the book, the author, the film, and the director
Give a plot summary
Give a rating out of 1-5 stars, one being the worst and five being the best
Must be at least three pages long, double spaced and always cite your sources!
• Please use the following websites to help you write your
review:
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http://www.parentclick.com/Reviews.html
http://www.yabookscentral.com/
http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/a2206-how-to-write-amovie-review.html
http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/how-to-write-a-moviereview.aspx
Books To Choose From:
The Body - Stephen King
The Freedom Writers Diary
Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, etc. - Shakespeare
The Crucible – Arthur Miller
The Golden Compass – Philip Pullman
Harry Potter series – J.K. Rowling
Twilight- Stephanie Meyer
A book of your choosing
Check out the following websites for more suggestions:
http://www.nassaulibrary.org/hewlett/yamovies.html
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklistsbook.cfm
http://www.bookspot.com/youngadult.htm
http://www.nassaulibrary.org/hewlett/yamovies.html
http://wordpress.com/tag/books-made-into-movies/
http://www.bookreporter.com/features/books2movies.asp
You must have your choice approved by me before starting
After completing assignment
Move on to assignment
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Process Part II
Assignment Two:
• Create your own “film” based on a book
you have read
• You can either remake a film to your
choosing or create one that hasn’t been
made yet
• Have fun with this assignment and get
creative!
Process Part II Cont.
• Base your “film” on the following criteria:
• 1) Make a cast. You may use www.imdb.com and
http://www.dreamagic.com/roger/teencritic.ht
ml to find actors and actresses
• 2) Write out the plot of the story. Include changes you
would make and why you would make them
• 3) Include a soundtrack with at least five songs and why
you chose them
• 4) Create a visual element such as a poster, trailer,
character picture, etc.
*You must include all elements or it will not be
accepted
Presentation
• You must present either your review or your own
movie to the class for a grade.
• Make it interesting, make it exciting…
• Include photos, movie clips, posters, etc.
Use the following websites to find pictures, clips,
etc.:
http://www.atpictures.com/takeoverAd_new.html
http://www.flixster.com/photos/top-actors
http://www.wingclips.com/
http://clipblast.com/#welcome
Resources
List of resources available throughout WebQuest:
http://www.parentclick.com/Reviews.html
http://www.yabookscentral.com/
http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/a2206-how-to-write-a-movie-review.html
http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/how-to-write-a-movie-review.aspx
http://www.atpictures.com/takeoverAd_new.html
http://www.flixster.com/photos/top-actors
http://www.wingclips.com/
http://clipblast.com/#welcome
http://www.nassaulibrary.org/hewlett/yamovies.html
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklistsbook.cfm
http://www.bookspot.com/youngadult.htm
http://www.nassaulibrary.org/hewlett/yamovies.html
http://wordpress.com/tag/books-made-into-movies/
http://www.bookreporter.com/features/books2movies.asp
http://www.imdb.com
http://www.dreamagic.com/roger/teencritic.html
Evaluation
• You will be evaluated on completion
of the assignments, the quality of work done,
citing of sources, no grammar and spelling
mistakes, proper use of time in class, and overall
presentation to the class.
• The review is out of 100 points, the second
assignment is out of 50, and the presentation is
worth 50. Total of 200pts.
Conclusion:
Congratulations! You have successfully
completed the WebQuest. You should
have the following information.
1. A review of a book and its counterpart
film
2. Your own movie based on a book
3. A presentation ready to show to the class
4. An understanding of how books become
movies
Teacher Page
In our ELA classrooms today, many teachers are using
movies to help enhance literature being read in the
classroom. The benefits of both reading a novel and
viewing it are very helpful for students to create a visual,
useful to enhance differentiated instruction, and an
immense tool to provide for ELL students.
The ELA standards that are satisfied by using this
WebQuest are the following:
Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for
information and understanding.
Standard 3: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for
critical analysis and evaluation.