Read the 2006 novel by John Boyne and write a 300 word blog on the differences / similarities between the movie and book, how they worked thematically, and how they affected you emotionally.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Boy in the Striped Pajamas Extra Credit Blog Assignment
Read the 2006 novel by John Boyne and write a 300 word blog on the differences / similarities between the movie and book, how they worked thematically, and how they affected you emotionally.
Read the 2006 novel by John Boyne and write a 300 word blog on the differences / similarities between the movie and book, how they worked thematically, and how they affected you emotionally.
Read the 2006 novel by John Boyne and write a 300 word blog on the differences / similarities between the movie and book, how they worked thematically, and how they affected you emotionally.Boy in the Striped Pajamas Response Blogs - 2 OPTIONS
OPTION I
Create a found poem from the reflection/response free-write you did after the movie yesterday.
Provide a thoughtful and thorough explanation of what poetic devices you used to add meaning to your poem.
***To receive credit, you must turn in your pre-writing with YOUR NAME on it.
Grading: 5 points total (3 points for poem; 2 points for explanation)
Due: 11:59 PM, Wed., Apr 11
OPTION II
Write a 300-word blog response to how The Boy in the Striped Pajamas works as a text of witness. What is its theme? Consider how this theme is similar to and different from Night and Maus. In particular, consider the following points.
1) As a work of fiction about a real-life event - especially one as well-known and written-about as the Holocaust - is the impact of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas lessened or mitigated? Why or why not?
2) Reflect on the role of misunderstanding and secrecy in the movie. How are these elements incorporated into the theme of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas? How does the young protagonist's naive point of view contribute thematically to the story?
Grading: 5 points total (3 points for completion; 2 points for content)
Due: 11:59 PM, Wed., April 11
Create a found poem from the reflection/response free-write you did after the movie yesterday.
Provide a thoughtful and thorough explanation of what poetic devices you used to add meaning to your poem.
***To receive credit, you must turn in your pre-writing with YOUR NAME on it.
Grading: 5 points total (3 points for poem; 2 points for explanation)
Due: 11:59 PM, Wed., Apr 11
OPTION II
Write a 300-word blog response to how The Boy in the Striped Pajamas works as a text of witness. What is its theme? Consider how this theme is similar to and different from Night and Maus. In particular, consider the following points.
1) As a work of fiction about a real-life event - especially one as well-known and written-about as the Holocaust - is the impact of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas lessened or mitigated? Why or why not?
2) Reflect on the role of misunderstanding and secrecy in the movie. How are these elements incorporated into the theme of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas? How does the young protagonist's naive point of view contribute thematically to the story?
Grading: 5 points total (3 points for completion; 2 points for content)
Due: 11:59 PM, Wed., April 11
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