Before watching

What do you think the film is about? (Use expressions as I think, In my opinion)
What type of film does this poster suggest?
What can you tell about the film by looking at the poster?
Does voting matter? Why? Why not?

A brief introduction to the 1965 Selma to Montgomery Marches

By the early 1960s, things were particularly bad in the South. Throughout the state, black
citizens applying to vote were repeatedly blocked by local registrars. By 1965, there were
counties in Alabama where not a single black person had voted in any election for the
previous 50 years.
In Selma where only 130 of 15,000 black citizens were registered citizens began to fight
back. The national civil rights group, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committe, started
organizing in the area in 1963, but faced considerable resistance, particularly from
segregationist Sheriff Jim Clark, who intimidated, arrested and beat up those who wanted to
vote. In January of 1965, Martin Luther King, Jr. the young pastor who was becoming the
nations most influential moral voice for nonviolent struggle against racism arrived in Selma
to assist their growing movement

NEW WORDS
Write down any new words and look for their meaning.

After watching the trailer for Selma

What can you tell about the movie?
When and where is it set?
Who is the central leader or hero of the March?
How are African Americans portrayed? How are white Americans portrayed?
What else do you notice?

AFTER WATCHING THE MOVIE:

5. Who are the 5 most important characters in the film? Write a short description of each
of them.
6. What is this story about?
7. Did you like this movie? Why or why not?
8. What rating would you give this movie?
9. All movies teach a lesson. What did you learn from this one?
10.Write a review. Include the all the items below.
HEADLINE: Include the title of the movie
PARAGRAPH #1: Introduce the movie by stating that youve just seen this movie and would
like to give an opinion about it. Mention a couple of details that might help the reader
understand what type of movie you are talking about.

PARAGRAPH #2: Summarize the plot (story). Where and when did it take place? Who are the
main characters? What is the story about? Remember, do NOT include spoilers and do not tell
how the story ends!
PARAGRAPH #4: Talk about what you liked about the movie and what you didnt like.
PARAGRAPH #5: What lessons did you learn from this story?
PARAGRAPH #6: What is your final word on the film: Is it good or bad? Give the movie a score.
You can do stars (*** out of *****) or numbers (3 out of 5).