MOVIE REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS
You will write a 2-3 page movie review that focuses on a movie with a parenting/child discipline theme. Use the following format when completing your Movie Reviews – include the headings below in each of your reviews.
The Review
Give your impression of the movie with a brief plot summary (1 to 2 paragraphs). Resist the urge to retell the entire plot. Share the scenes that had the greatest impact on your thinking. What aspects should viewers look for if they have not seen the movie? What themes/scenes do you feel warrant further reflection and why?
Personal Implications:
• How did you connect with the movie on a personal level?
• How did it confirm or challenge some of your perceptions of parenting/child discipline?
• Were there any scenes that you strongly agreed/disagreed with on a personal level and why?
Professional Implications:
• What scenes made an emotional, cognitive, or spiritual connection that will inform your professional development?
• Were there any scenes that you strongly agreed/disagreed with on a professional level and why?
• How will you utilize this information (personally or professionally) to impact your life?
Due Dates:
• Movie Review #1: Due by 11:59pm Sunday, Module/Week 2
• Movie Review #2: Due by 11:59pm Sunday, Module/Week 6
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