Tuesday, November 30, 2021

'The Visitor' writing assignment and a Pixar Short Film

 Hey there folks - I hope that you have a great afternoon with Mr. Holland

Job 1:

Please complete the writing assignment that we started looking at yesterday towards the end of class.  In case it helps, here are some of the things to include from the board as well as some other aspects to include in your writing. (Assignment)

  • Aspects that should be included:

    • How does the father see the moose?

    • Why would the father feed the moose?

    • What is his relationship with his son like?

      • At the start

      • In the end

    • Why does he muster the courage to speak at the community meeting

    • How hopeful for the community is the father at the end of the story compared to at the start?

  • Can end with the father being part of the Citizens Coalition for Copelin


Job 2:

Please review the elements of plot in a short story by completing this Pixar short Film activity.


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