While watching the film, take notes of how each of the actors become their characters.

How do they use their expressive skills in the movie? Think about what they do
with their voice, their facial expressions and their movements. Make sure you give specific examples so that you can use these as evidence to support the second part of
this task.

Actor Character Voice Facial Expressions Movement Gesture

Buddy

Will Ferrell
Walter

James Caan
 Jovie

Zooey Deschanel
Papa Elf

Bob Newhart
Michael

Daniel Tay
Write a synopsis of the film for someone who many know nothing about it. (Think if the key moments in the plot.)

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What was your favourite part of the movie? WHY?

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What was your least favourite part of the movie? WHY?

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Who would you recommend this movie to? WHY?

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In detail write about a specific moment that ONE actor used their VOICE to create a comedic scene. (Use examples from the film)

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In detail write about a specific moment that ONE actor used their MOVEMENT to create a comedic scene. (Use examples from the film)

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In detail write about a specific moment that ONE actor used their FACIAL EXPRESSIONS to create a comedic scene. (Use examples from the film)

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In detail write about a specific moment that ONE actor used their GESTURES to create a comedic scene. (Use examples from the film)

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