Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to write a movie review on the Titanic movie, identify the main characters, rate the movie out of 10, state the year the movie was made, create a drawing of the necklace Rose had using oil pastels or colored pencils, determine if there was room for Jack on the board in the water, express their likes and dislikes about the movie, and provide a brief description of the characters Rose and Jack.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencils
• Oil pastels or colored pencils
• Glitter pens (optional)
• Access to the Titanic movie

Activities

1. Watch the Titanic movie.
2. Identify the main characters in the movie.
3. Rate the movie out of 10 and provide a brief explanation of the rating.
4. Research and state the year the movie was made.
5. Create a drawing of the necklace Rose had using oil pastels or colored pencils.
6. If using colored pencils, highlight the drawing with glitter pens.
7. Discuss whether there was room for Jack on the board in the water.
8. Write a brief paragraph about what you liked about the movie and what you didn't like.
9. Provide a short description of the characters Rose and Jack.

Eighth Grade Talking Points

• "The Titanic movie is a historical drama that depicts the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912."
• "The main characters in the movie are Rose DeWitt Bukater and Jack Dawson."
• "As an eighth grader, you can rate the movie out of 10 based on your personal opinion and provide reasons to support your rating."
• "The Titanic movie was released in 1997, directed by James Cameron."
• "For the drawing activity, you can use oil pastels or colored pencils to recreate the necklace Rose had, paying attention to its colors and details."
• "If you choose to use colored pencils, you can enhance your drawing by adding highlights with glitter pens."
• "The question of whether there was room for Jack on the board in the water has been a topic of debate among viewers. Consider different perspectives when discussing this."
• "When writing about what you liked and didn't like about the movie, focus on specific aspects such as the acting, storyline, special effects, or historical accuracy."
• "Rose DeWitt Bukater is a young woman from a wealthy family who falls in love with Jack Dawson, a poor artist. Their relationship becomes the central focus of the movie."
• "Jack Dawson is a free-spirited artist who wins a ticket to board the Titanic. He meets Rose on the ship, and their romance unfolds amidst the impending tragedy."