Bronze

Standard RL.1 Theme and Authorial Choice

The Sandlot

Using the cult classic film The Sandlot, discuss themes and directorial choices made.


Requirements: 

1. 10 slide PPT
2. 1 cover slide
   
3. 1 slide introducing the plot of the film 
   
4. 2 discussing the themes in the film and how the actions in the film support those themes (cite specific scenes and time stamps)
   
   1. ​Possible themes:
      
      1. ​Coming of age
         
      2. Mythology and Boyhood
         
      3. Heroes and heroism
         
5. 4 slides on key decisions made by the director / writer for the screenplay
   
   1. ​Language used by the boys
      
   2. The relationship of the main characters to their parents
      
   3. The nature of "mythology" in the minds of young men
      
   4. The impact of using specific songs
6. 2 slides on your impressions from the film, what you liked and disliked. 
   
7. ​1 source slide
   

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