Mr. Hull's Movie Guides | Questions and Activities: Homeless

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Saturday 25 March 2017

FREE: The Soloist Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included




Product Description
Based on the true story of Nathaniel Ayer, this free 5 page movie guide accompanies the film "The Soloist (2009)". This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher. Ideal for a unit about mental health
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This has two parts to it.
PART 1 consists of 6 questions all on the subject of homelessness. The students get 20 minutes to complete this part, then discuss together as a class. The idea is that the students become familiar with everyone else's ideas and opinions on homeless people and mental illness. Includes answers
PART 2 consists of 27 comprehension questions to be answered after the movie. Students are required to make notes to help complete this part. Includes answers
● Additional to add: Ask the students what they believe the motives are of the creators of a movie about homelessness (especially a true story) get them to write a bullet point list. (can be done at the beginning or end of the movie)
This movie is about a musician who developed schizophrenia and became homeless and his encounter with a journalist from the L.A Times who wants to write a story about him.
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