Core Skills Analysis
Literacy and Media Studies
- Understanding narrative structure through the movie's plot, including exposition, conflict, climax, and resolution.
- Identifying character development, particularly how Lilo and Stitch grow and change in response to their experiences.
- Recognizing themes such as family, belonging, and acceptance portrayed in the storyline.
- Interpreting dialogue and visual storytelling elements to infer character emotions and motivations.
Social and Emotional Learning
- Exploring concepts of empathy and kindness demonstrated by the characters' interactions.
- Reflecting on the importance of family connections and support systems for emotional well-being.
- Considering issues of identity and acceptance as characters navigate differences and challenges.
- Observing problem-solving skills used by characters when responding to conflicts.
Tips
To deepen the student's understanding of storytelling and emotional themes, encourage activities such as rewriting a scene from another character's perspective or creating an alternative ending. Discuss the cultural context of the movie's Hawaiian setting to broaden cultural awareness. Engage in conversations about family diversity and acceptance, linking the movie's themes to real-life experiences. Additionally, exploring the animation techniques or soundtrack can provide insight into creative production aspects.
Book Recommendations
- The Art of Lilo & Stitch by Jessica Julius and Michael Mallory: An illustrated guide exploring the creation, art, and story development behind the beloved film.
- Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo: A heartwarming story about friendship, family, and community, echoing themes of belonging.
- Inside Out: The Junior Novel by Karen Kaufman Orloff: A novel that explores emotions and self-understanding, complementing social and emotional learning.
Learning Standards
- English - Literature: ACELT1629 – Understand and appreciate how the choice of language features, images and vocabulary affect personal response to literature.
- Health & Physical Education: ACPPS054 – Investigate how empathy and ethical decision making contribute to respectful relationships.
- English - Literacy: ACELY1716 – Analyse how text structures and language features work together to influence audience response.
Try This Next
- Writing prompt: Create a journal entry from Stitch's point of view about his first day with Lilo.
- Worksheet: Map the story arc with key events and character emotions at each stage.