The+Shawshank+Redemption


 * ** PREDICTING **

Trevor Larsen, Steph Leon, Lexi McCurdy, Nick Miller


 * Why is he in prison?
 * How did he get into the office?
 * How was he able to access the records?
 * Was it Andy’s goal to piss off the guards or give the inmates something beautiful to listen to?
 * What is Andy’s relationship to Morgan Freeman’s character? Why is he the only inmate in the prison yard getting close-ups?

Common Text Connections: Holes


 * Presumed guilty protagonists who are actually innocent
 * Psychotic warden
 * Protagonist educates fellow inmate(s): Stanley teaches Zero how to read
 * Becomes friends with ragtag group

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 * ** RESPONDING TO THE TEXT **

Yuki,　Julian, Will

Shawshenk I liked the relationship between Andy and Red Reminded me of relationship between Hucklebbery Fin and Tom Sawyer I felt confused when the Hymn that the warden was singing on his way out if the office

Titanic I liked the set pieces and visuals of the movie. It reminded me of west side stories lady and the tramp. It confused me when


 * ** LEVELS OF QUESTIONS **

Level One: What is Andy charged with when he goes to jail? Andy was charged with murder and a life sentence. Level Two: Why did Andy want to expand the library at the prison? Andy wanted to expand the library because he wanted to fulfill his purpose. Level Three: Why does Brookes struggle with his freedom once he is released from prison? He had a job in prison and led a structured life. Out of prison, he feels like he has no purpose.
 * //Shawshank Redemption//**

Level One: How does Macbeth move up in power? The King honors him after he shows bravery. Level Two: Why does Macbeth want power? Answer: After the Wyrd sisters prophesy over him, he realizes that he had a chance at power and begins to yearn for control/power. Level Three: What are the consequences of obtaining too much power? Answer: That power can become out of control and destructive to others.
 * //MacBeth//**

Victoria Spinelli Shawshenk Redemption 1. Why is Andy in jail? 2. What makes Red interested in Andy? 3. How can the court system make things right for those who were wrongly convicted?

Romeo and Juliet 1. Why can't Romeo and Juliet be together? 2. What attracts them to one another? 3. Should couples caught in the middle chose their family or romantic partner?