Day 21: 10/4/23 - Compare & Contrast Mini Essay - Part 2

 Homeroom:

Good Morning, 

I hope you are all having a wonderful Wednesday.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA: 

Good Day 6th Graders,

         Today we will write a 2 paragraph essay to compare & contrast the first part of the book, Freak the Mighty with the movie, The Mighty.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Take out your Compare/Contrast Graphic Organizer
• Pick up a copy of the Mini-Essay from the black table
• Put your signed grade report in your block's red bin

Homework:

• Complete the compare & Contrast Mini Essay

Activity #1
Movie - Freak the Mighty (Part 1)

I can use I,C,E,R to write a mini essay describing the similarities and differences between a book and a movie.

Directions: 

• Write 1 paragraph to describe the similarities between the book "Freak the Mighty", and the movie "The Mighty".
• Write 1 paragraph to describe the differences between the book "Freak the Mighty", and the movie "The Mighty".

Writing Strategy - Construct your response using:

1. Introduction
2. Claim
3. Evidence (from both the book and movie)
4. Reflection

Example:

          There are many similarities between the book, “Freak the Mighty” and the movie, “The Mighty”. The first similarity worth noting is the way the characters are portrayed and developed throughout the story. In the book and in the movie Max feels like he does not have a brain until Freak comes along, and he worries that people will think he is a butthead. Kevin is super smart and he talks like a dictionary in the film and in the novel. He is also still battling a physical disability and has to use crutches. Another similarity between the book and the movie is the plot event where the boys go to the fireworks and millpond. In both the story and the movie Max and Kevin have a run-in with Tony D. In order to escape Kevin acts as the brain telling Max what to do, and Max acts as the body carrying Kevin. I think the movie does a good job of recreating the novel for movie goers. If you like the book, you will probably enjoy the film.

          There are many differences between the book, “Freak the Mighty” and the movie, “The Mighty”. The first major difference between the book and the movie is the way Max and Kevin’s friendship begins. In the book their friendship begins when Max helps Kevin get a toy ornithopter out of a tree.  It is this small act of kindness that starts their friendship in the novel, but in the movie their friendship starts when Kevin becomes Max’s tutor. Kevin then gives Max money to take him to the fireworks. Another difference between the book and the movie is the setting. When reading the book I picture a small run down town, and in the movie the setting is a large heavy populated city. In my opinion the book does a better job telling the story of Max and Kevin becoming Freak the Mighty. I recommend reading the book before watching the movie. 

Have a great day!