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Name: GLAZEL V.

GONZAGA Class Schedule: TTH 1:30-3:00 Date: November 4,2022

Step 1: Watch the short-animated movie “The Present” on YouTube. You may copy and paste this link to your
browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjqiU5FgsYc

Step 2: Answer this short movie analysis to determine the level of your viewing comprehension using Barrett’s
taxonomy.

ANALYZING A SHORT MOVIE THROUGH BARRETT’S TAXONOMY OF COMPREHENSION

The Barrett’s Taxonomy


Who are the characters of the story? Mom, the child (boy), the puppy

Level 1: Literal Describe each character.


Comprehension Mom- A mom who gave her son a lovely present
the child (boy)- the boy who’s playing video
games
The puppy- The puppy who’s one leg is missing.

What was the present and who gave The present was a puppy that was given by the
it? mom

What caused the boy to dislike the Because the puppy is missing one leg which
puppy? remind him of his flaw.

Level 2:
Reorganization
Tell the story in your own words. The boy was playing a video game when his
(Limit it to 5 sentences) mother arrived carrying a box, which contained a
gift that the boy's mom gave him. Her kid was
initially very pleased, but as soon as he saw the
puppy's legs, he became dissatisfied. The puppy
then continued to crawl, and when he came upon
a red ball, he ran and began to play with it. The
boy noticed the puppy at that point and appeared
to appreciate it. Lastly, the boy stood up with the
aid of his crutch and decided to play with the
puppy outside their home.
What made the boy finally decide to
play with the puppy? When the puppy was bringing him the red ball
even if he had difficulty in walking towards the
Level 3: boy.
Inferential
Comprehension
What kind of a person is the
mother? Thoughtful- Because even when she’s busy with
her work she still manages to give present to his
son.

In what ways is the main character


similar to the puppy? They both have missing leg.

Was the boy's initial response when


he saw the puppy's condition Yes, I think he was in shock as to why his mother
normal? Why? gave him that puppy when she could have choose
Level 4: a puppy with complete legs.
Evaluation
What part of the story best describes
the main character? The part when he fully appreciate his puppy. I
think he, himself also took his time to accept his
condition just like how he accept the puppy. He
was still in process and in the end he fully
appreciates and accept the puppy that his mom
gave.

How do you feel about the main I felt happy for him. He no longer have to spend
character? time on video games since he has now his own
buddy and friend that he can share a moment
with.

Why do you like or dislike the short I really like the short movie since it gave us a
movie? lesson that your disabilities does not make you
less of human or it does not make an animal
Level 5: worthless. It just that we need to accept each
Appreciation other’s imperfection regardless of who we are
may it be humans, animals, etc. The movie really
delivers the moral well.

What words will describe the


feelings of the main character? Understood, loved, happy

What would you do if you were At first I would feel confused, but I think I will
given a present which reminds you appreciate it. I will be happy and felt understood
of your flaws? for we share the same flaws, we share the same
experience.

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