Focus Learning Summer Language Arts Camp 2022: Divergent Novel Study Half-Day

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Language Arts Program

Divergent: Comparative Essay

Dive into the world of Divergent

 The Page to Screen Club is a chance for students to engage with incredible, youth-focused science fiction novels that have been adapted into major feature films!  We will examine the differences between each medium, where authorial/directorial choices diverge and why, and ultimately decide how successful each adaptation was.  Movie-lovers unite!

Areas of Focus | Students will get to:

• Watch excellent movie adaptations of significant science fiction franchises
• Gain a deeper understanding of the film-making/adapting process
• Discuss major themes
• Design a new Movie Poster

Main Skills to be taught and practiced:

• Critical Analysis
• Comparative writing
• Discussion
• Poster Design

End-of-Week Project:  

New York Times Review - Review the movie as a junior editor for the New York Times Entertainment section

Materials:

Divergent, by Veronica Roth