Lesson Activity Print
Movie Adaptations of Books
This activity will help you meet these educational goals:
You will analyze multiple interpretations of drama (such as a recorded or live production of a play) and evaluate how each version Interprets the source
text.
Directions
Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end of the activity, write a
brief evaluation of your work.
Activity
Many famous works of fiction have been made into successful films and television series. Making movies from popular books puts pressure on
moviemakers to match up to the standards set by the book's author. Read task A and task B. Then pick one task and write a response. In the
answer box for the task you did not complete, write "See other task."
Task A
Have you ever watched a movie adapted from a book that you read and enjoyed? Which version did you like better--the book or the movie? List
some of the major differences that you noticed between the book and the movie. What might be the reasons for these differences? Write your
response in two or three short paragraphs.
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