Movie vs Book Report

Activity: Movie vs Book report

Age Appropriateness: 8-18

Instructions:

1.      For this activity you will read a book/novel that also has been made into a motion picture movie

2.      Write a short report of main character(s), major plot points, symbolism, etc. (depending on book/novel read)

3.      The second part is to watch the motion picture movie of the book you read in step 1

4.      Write a short report on movie of same topics as book (main character(s), major plot points, symbolism)

5.      Compare the book and movie to see which was better in your opinion

List of items

·         Book

·         TV/ Tablet/ Electronic Device

·         Access to movies

·         Wifi connection

·         Notepad/ pen or electronic device to record reports or notes

Purpose

·         Helps read more books/novels

·         Helps realize differences or similarities between books and movies

·         Allows for critically thinking