1. December 2nd HOLIDAY UNIT

2.  What is the purpose of holiday movies?  Is there a common theme among them?  Is there a common meaning/message in them? ESSENTIAL QUESTION

3.  Movie Pairs 1  National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story UNIT

4.  This week, watch the movies.  Friday: Assessment PLAN

5.  Characterization  Quote Analysis  Theme Analysis  Message/Meaning Analysis  Essential Question Reflection ASSESSMENT

6.  Character Trait  Specific Scene  Explanation of trait and scene CHARACTERIZATION

7.  Why is this quote important?  What does it mean?  What does it reveal about a character?  What does it reveal about the plot?  Does it foreshadow anything?  Can it be related to society? QUOTE ANALYSIS

8.  Identify a theme  Identify a scene  Evaluate how it is portrayed  Potential Themes: Family, Love, Loyalty, Friendship…  In the movie, the theme of FAMILY is portrayed. A scene that shows this theme is __________. This scene shows this theme because _____. This theme is portrayed well. It emphasizes that the most important thing in life is family. This particular scene show that THEME ANALYSIS

9.  What is the message in this movie?  While watching, think: What message is the movie sending to its audience? Is it related to the theme?  Home is where the heart it, Family is the most important thing, Never give up… MESSAGE/MEANING

10.  What is the purpose of this movie? Why should people watch it? ESSENTIAL QUESTION