Prompt: Watch one of the movies listed below, or choose a movie that portrays the development of adolescents.
- Provide a brief reaction to the movie.
- Evaluate the sociocultural influences on the characters in the movie.
- How is peer influence depicted?
- Explore the themes of the film compared to the themes in Chapter 15.
Find one additional resource (website, journal article, etc.) to support your position.
Your initial post must include the following:
- Answers to the prompt+ information from the textbook + information from 1 additional resource
- 200+ original words
- APA citations & reference for all resources used
Initial posts are due by Friday at 11:59 pm.
By Sunday at 11:59 pm post at least TWO reactions/ comments to other learners, offer further research, share personal experiences, insights, etc. Please make sure your peer reply adds to the discussion/debate. “I agree” type posts are not acceptable for credit.
Review the Discussion Guidelines and Rubric prior to posting in the forum.
This discussion addresses MLO 15.5
Movie Options (you may choose a movie not on the list to evaluate)
- Thirteen (series)
- Kids
- Menace II Society
- The Breakfast Club
- Dazed and Confused
- Rebel without a Cause
- Pleasantville
- Mean Girls