Assignment: MOVIES

Movies are such a part of our lives in today’s media-driven life. They can be fun, artistic, disturbing, and informative—just like our own lives. Today we are going to explore what our lives would be like if they were made into movies. Here are a couple ideas

IDEA ONE—PLOT

Complete this sentence: In the movie of my life . . . .

Possible answers are –the main conflict would be . . .

There would be a lot of scenes involving . . . etc.

My endearing quirk would be . . .

IDEA TWO—SOUNDTRACK

Think of the significant (or maybe insignificant) moments in the story of your life that might be included in your “life movie.” What songs do you envision behind them? Or, if your life had a soundtrack, what would be on it—you don’t have to include specific moments. Do you have a specific theme song?

IDEA THREE—ACTORS

In your movie, who would play your leading role (at any time in their career)? Who would play your leading man? Siblings? Parents?