Week of Nov. 11-15

Last week we watched the film Rudy which has a very strong message about believing in your dreams and working toward them. Students were to complete the following question sheet. The questions should have been handed in today, Tues. Nov. 12. Students have been given ample class time to complete. Late work will have a mark deducted.

Rudy Film Sheet

All answers should be in full sentences.

1. Why is the first scene significant to the theme of the entire film.
2. Describe the kind of football player Rudy was.
3. Do you agree or disagree with Rudy's teacher when he says, “the problem with dreamers is they are usually not doers.” Back up your opinion with proof from the story.
4. Who were the people who helped keep Rudy's dream alive....and explain how they did this?
5. Who were the people who tried to squash Rudy's dream and how did they do this?
6. Why would Rudy be considered a resilient character?
7. What event caused Rudy to change the path his life was on?
8. What learning disability did Rudy have? Explain how this disability affected his learning? How did he overcome his disability?
9. How did Rudy inspire his teammates?

10. Write a one paragraph character description of Rudy using examples from his life to back up your character descriptors. Example: Rudy was a very determined individual, this was shown by the way he never gave up his dream to go to Notre Dame and play football. You should include 5 character traits and 5 examples of these traits.
( Question 10 is worth 10 marks and should be handed in typed up on a separate sheet of paper)

Tues Nov. 12: The following work was assigned and students will have a homework check on Thurs.

• Predict what you think Invitation to the Game might be about based on the cover art of the book
• What 3 questions would ask about the book, based on the title.
• Describe what freedom looks/feels like to you. ( point form is OK here)
• Begin a title page for this novel study
• Sign out your book from the library and put in the bin in the classroom.