The Truman Show unit activities

A comprehensive set of activities designed to enhance the study of Peter Weir’s 1998 film, ‘The Truman Show’. Activities are suitable for students in years 9-11.

The resource is organized into three parts:

Part A: Previewing activities, which introduce students to the key themes and concepts of the film. These activities include: an introduction to the reality TV genre, social context of the 1950/60s,responding to poster advertisements and unpacking the trailer.

Part B: Viewing activities, which are designed to help students understand the plot. These activities include comprehension questions and big picture questions to consider.

Part C: Post-viewing activities, which encourage students to reflect on and analyse the film. These activities include discussion questions, character analysis, and scene analysis tasks that require students to pay close attention to the film’s elements, such as cinematography and sound. There is also a group project that challenge students to think critically about the film’s symbols, messages, and purpose.

Overall, this resource is an excellent tool for teachers looking to enhance their students’ study of ‘The Truman Show’. The organized structure of the activities provides a framework for a comprehensive study of the film, while the varied tasks and prompts cater to different learning styles and encourage critical thinking and analysis skills.

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