A Dead Poets Society Teaching Unit
A Dead Poets Society Teaching Unit
Description:
Peter Weir's film Dead Poet's Society is an asset to any junior high or high school curriculum.
In it, students gain an appreciation of poetry. Also, the movie shows the dangers of peer pressure
and suicide. It encourages students to think for themselves and to live life to the fullest. It is a
movie about coming to terms with oneself and others. It is also rich in symbolism, plot, and imagery, making it challenging for discussion. It is open to several interpretations, and provides teachers with an alternative to teaching print.
Education Levels:
9, 10, 11, 12
Subject:
Process Skills, Writing (composition), Social Studies
Resource Type:
Unit of instruction
Fee Status:
Free
Online provider:
Scribd
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Film Rating
Submitted by coulst on Sat, 2013-04-20 19:16.
You may wish to review your district policy on film ratings for in-class use. This film does contain images of young people smoking and brief nude female images as well.
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