Film+and+Music

=Film= [|Pleasantville]- This movie can be used to open discussion with students about diversity and change. Students can also analyze the transformations that the characters go through in this movie. [|Lost In Translation] - This movie shows the importance of communication and language.

[|Cast Away] This movie can demonstrate to students the important of dialogue and the importance of setting. This movie can also teach students the importance of character development as they learn about Chuck and Wilson through most of the movie.

=Music= [|We Didn't Start the Fire] by Billy Joel - Using the lyrics in this song, students can learn about the impact of music on political and social issues in the world. Students can research and have a better understanding of why Billy Joel chose these events in history. They can interpret the meaning of the songs title as well. Students could also write their own song about a social issue that is important to them.

[|Unpretty] by TLC - The lyrics in this video address many issues teens face in society. The video makes an even more powerful statement. This could be used to open discussion and freewriting with students about pressures of being a teenager.