Art
- Learned about visual storytelling and how characters and settings are depicted visually in the movie and the books.
- Explored the use of color and design to evoke different emotions and moods in the movie and the books.
- Understood how visual elements such as costumes and special effects contribute to the overall storytelling in the movie and the books.
English Language Arts
- Engaged in comparing and contrasting the way the story is told in the books versus in the movie, analyzing the use of dialogue and description.
- Explored the themes and character development across different media, identifying similarities and differences in the portrayal of characters in the books and the movie.
- Discussed how adaptations of books to movies can involve changes in plot, structure, and pacing, and how these changes impact the storytelling.
Science
- Explored the magical and fantastical elements in the story and discussed how they could be explained or interpreted using scientific concepts.
- Discussed the idea of magic and its role in the world of the story, considering how it might relate to real-world scientific concepts or principles.
Continued development can include creating their own magical creatures, objects, or spells inspired by the story, and exploring the scientific principles that could explain their existence.
Book Recommendations
- Never Girls #1: In a Blink by Kiki Thorpe: A magical adventure for young readers that includes themes of friendship and adventure. (English Language Arts, Science)
- The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale: A delightful story about a princess who leads a double life as a superhero, combining elements of fantasy and adventure. (Art, English Language Arts)
- How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell: A captivating tale of magic and dragons, perfect for young readers who enjoyed the magical elements in “Upside Down Magic.†(Art, Science)
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