Tuesday – Journal entry – positive and negative adjective to describe George Bailey. Review characters and powerpoint of Capra’s career. Print study guide for Wed.
Wednesday – Identify mood of post-WWII America and how it effected ticket sales for movies. Identify Capra’s message and purpose in the film. Break into study groups and complete study guide for Friday.
Thursday – Time to work on study guide in class. Discuss modern philosophers and how their theories can be applied to the film.
Friday – Review writing assignments. Answer study guide questions.
1) Homework for Monday – a one-page typed personal essay in response to the film. In light of the fact that you are just beginning to realize your dreams, Capra’s message of disillusionment and comfort do not apply to you. What other lesson can you take from the film and apply to your own life? Use a specific scene from the movie to illustrate your example, and then explain how this did or can apply to your own life. Use personal examples if applicable.
2) It’s a Wonderful Life Essay – If you did not read The Road. Read the original short story. Identify themes, motifs, and/or symbols that Capra added to the plot in order to create his film. Explain how these additions improved the final product, and what Capra’s reason was for including these additions.
3) The Road project – posted separately on blog.
Test on It’s a Wonderful Life, and either the short story or The Road, on Tuesday.
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