Weighing your options

This unit will focus on using comparison and contrast to analyze the same story via novel and film. You may pick one of two stories; however, before you make any hasty decisions, let's take a look at both options.

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Read about each novel and author here.

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Watch each of the movie trailers below.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

Life of Pi (2012)

Resources to use throughout the unit

Point of View/Narration

"What is an Unreliable Narrator?"

Comparing and Contrasting

Comparison and Contrast Essays

Documents for literature circles

Novel guide for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Novel guide for Life of Pi

Step 1 - Focused Reading & Viewing Guide

Step 2 - Novel and Film Comparison-Contrast Guide

Step 3 - Thinking Critically about the Movie Adaptation: Effects and Preferences