esson 4

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A Pigeon for a Pigeon”

What’s on for today and why?

For today the class will be concluding their watch of the film. The students will watch chapters21-28 with a close focus on symbolism, as well as on the camera shots and angles. The point of view shown in the final scene is significantly different than the rest of the film. The omniscientthird person changes into the point of view of Terry’s eyes, giving the audience an understandingof how Terry felt during the Labor vs. Union scene. The homework assignment will provide anauthentic avenue for students to reflect, analyze, form and articulate their overall opinions andsynopsis of the movie.

What to Do

Begin the film. The students will watch chapters 21- 28, the end! While students are watchingthe film, have them to take notes on the following:

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Symbolism

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Camera shots/ angles * most importantly, point of view.After the film is over, with the remaining time left, hand out the homework assignments. Theycan use the remaining time to look it over. They will be required to write their own moviereview. They should begin outlining their blog entry as well as beginning to formulate an outlinefor their movie review. Also, get feedback from the students. What was their opinion on the film?

Homework

Visit NYTimes.com where you will create an account and post your own movie review (in their movie review section). Please include the synopsis, the main themes and symbolism, as well asyour opinion of the film. This will be due Monday, giving you each enough time to access acomputer with internet service.For tonight, visit the Vox.com class blog. After reviewing your notes from today’s scenes your blog entry will focus on the symbolism and camera shots and point of view. Be sure to includethese elements within your entry:

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What is symbolic about what the rooftop boys say to Terry, “A Pigeon for a pigeon”?Remember back to what Terry says, to Edie, “Pigeons are like people, they stay together for life.”