This sequence of 6 lessons introduces students to the concept of the Anti-Hero and the notion of redemption via a study of the two films ‘Despicable Me’ and ‘Megamind’. Students work in pairs for a lot of the non-viewing activities to provide differentiation in a mainstream or Support setting.

This activity is highly scaffolded in introducing students to their first impressions of the Australian film ‘Red Dog’. Students will need to have some understanding of basic film techniques prior to completing the grid as they watch the film or the grid component could be used in a second viewing. This activity could be used with either ‘Red Dog’ films.