Objective: Compare film and text endings of The Princess Bride demonstrating familiarity with storytelling evaluation. Continue work on culminating activity.
Materials: Video Clip - The Princess Bride (ending)
1. Watch the video clip of the film's ending. On the board, write "film" and "text" as column headings. Ask students to think of some differences in their groups, and send a representative to write on the board. Discuss what is missing/added to the film, as well as which elements are the same. Note that Goldman wrote the screenplay for the film.
2. Poll: Should there be a sequel to the film? Why or why not? Would the sequel take place right after the ending of the first movie, or some time in the future?
3. Give students time in class to finish their culminating activities. Circulate to make sure students are working well and on task.
