Children’s movie/television series/cartoon
1. select a children’s movie/television series/cartoon from the list below.
a. Moana
b. Frozen
c. Shrek
d. Gnomeo and Juliet
e. Tangled
f. Coco
g. Ratatouille
h. Finding Nemo
i. Atlantis: The Lost Empire
j. Zootopia (which I selected)
k. Brave
2. Create a ten-minute presentation for the class by incorporating answers to the following questions:
a. Give a brief synopsis (1 slide maximum) of the movie/cartoon and identify the major elements in the plot structure.
b. Identify the conflict(s) in the plot.
c. Discuss the characters and the themes that they represent. Why are these characters chosen?
d. How is the setting (time/place/atmosphere) significant to the development of the plot?
e. Does this cartoon include elements of older stories/fairy tales/legends? Explain.
f. Discuss the moral lessons/messages present in the cartoon/movie.
g. How can these moral lessons be applied in real life?
3. Your ten-minute presentation must also include a brief class activity to ensure that your audience has retained the presented material (ex. comprehension questions, quiz, game).
4. Format: You are encouraged to use a variety of resources to make your presentation more engaging and memorable.
5. Should you choose to use information from external sources, remember to cite ALL sources using the MLA style.
6. Delivery: You will be asked to turn on your camera while you are presenting since have to assess your eye contact, body language, and readiness as part of your delivery grade.
Required Components
1. Presentation with answers to the required questions
2. Class activity to encourage participation
Marking Scheme
Creativity /10
Delivery /20
Content (including MLA citation, if applicable) /50
Grammar/Mechanics /20
