BIG HISTORY 2

ACTIVITY 9.2: Film Review: “The Pursuit of HappYness”

Direction/s: Using the threshold card below, supply the appropriate answer for each question
or category. Provide concise answers and explanation. (3 to 5 sentences)

Film Analysis: “The Name: Cj Matawaran and Erica Torres

Pursuit of Course:
HappYness” Year & Section: B-111 Schedule:
Answers:
1.Why was the word Explanation: The title is misspelled on purpose since it appears as
happiness graffiti in one of the movie's scenes. The misspelled expression
misspelled in the comes from a 1776 article in which the author proposed that whites
film title? and blacks were born equal. The essay quoted Thomas Jefferson's
well-known sentence from the United States Declaration of
Independence, but pronounced the last word with a y. It was written
by Lemuel Haynes, a biracial man living in New England during the
Revolution. The statement is as follows, as it appears in Lemuel's
essay. "We believe these truths to be self-evident, that all men are
created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable rights, among which are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of
HappYnness."
2.If you would be Explanation: We spelled it out as “FAMILY”. For us they are the main
given the chance to source of our happiness in life they gave hope, joy and most of all
“spell out” what love that we can never receive from anyone. They give
happiness is, how immeasurable kind of happiness and it will never be taken away
would you “spell it from us.
out?”
3.How important is We were created with a human spirit in order to communicate with,
the human spirit so as receive from, and accommodate the God, our creator. For without
to cope with human our human spirit, we would be unable to communicate with Him, and
realities and life He wouldn't be able to carry out His great mission. If people have a
struggles. strong human spirit or spiritual belief, they could expand their
spiritual community that provides social support and sense of
belonging and protection. Our spiritual being helps us cope with the
sad reality of life and overcome challenges that come our way. Lastly,
A positive spiritual mindset will assist you in finding meaning in life's
challenging situations.
4. Cite one scene This is probably the best scene in the movie. It’s a Saturday and Chris
which depicts takes his son to play basketball. His son is really into the game and in
COMPASSION in spite of being so small, gets the ball into the basket. Chris tries to do
action. Explain. the same but fails. He then tells his son, that there will be things in
which he can excel but basketball is not one of them so he should not
waste his time playing around with the ball. He goes on to add that he
himself had been mediocre in the game and that the son could not be
any better than the father.
5.Give one important I have realized that anything is possible for as long as perseverance is
realization you have within us. Perseverance is interpreted as the ability to keep going
learned in this lesson. even when things seem hopeless. It's also an indicator of
achievement, or at least how much one is willing to give up in the
pursuit of it. It is difficult to achieve personal success as a student
without a purpose or plan. It is a dream and a path that all of us strive
for and the courage to keep going after failures that threaten to
hinder all of our efforts. I have also learned that with Compassion in
things we like to do or want to achieve is important. We should
always do our best to everything we do and even if there are a lot of
hindrances along the way we should always seek for hope in every
situation.
My Commitment:
Signature/Affirmation:

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APPENDIX C
RUBRIC FOR REFLECTION PAPER, ARTICLE ANALYSIS and FILM REVIEW
BEGINNING FAIR SATISFACTORY EXEMPLARY
CRITERIA 1-2 3-5 6-7 8-10
Concepts were Concepts were Concepts were
Concepts mentioned but satisfactorily thoroughly
Concepts were barely with minimal discussed and mentioned,
identified or association to explained with discussed and
associated the topic very minimal associated to
with the topic errors the topic
Does not give Gave a good Made a Presented the
Organization a clear presentation of presentation work with
and Clarity presentation the idea/s; that is easy to clarity and ease
of the idea/s other areas follow and making it easy
were still understand to comprehend
confusing
Some ideas Almost all of the The ideas given
Very minimal were ideas were exceptionally
Depth and understanding understood clearly showcase a very
Understan- and and explained explained and deep
ding explanation of but with elaborated understanding
the idea/s minimal showing a deep of the whole
presented reflection and understanding work.
association. of the work
The reflection
provided a
Very minimal The reflection The reflection profound
understanding shows some provided very connection to
Application and connection to good examples real life
explanation of real life and connection experiences
the idea/s to real life through very
presented good examples
and anecdotes.
Total Score:
40

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