Paperman

Step 1

Look at the picture below and answer the following questions:

• Where are the people?

• Who are the people in the picture?

• Do they know each other?

• How do they feel?

Step 2

The picture is taken from a short film called Paperman. Predict and write what will happen in the film.

Step 3

Watch the film and pause at minute 01:30. Compare your story with what you see in the film.

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Step 4…Answer the following questions:

• How does the young man feel?

• What does he feel about his job?

• What do you think he’s going to do now?

• How is he going to try to communicate with the young woman?

Step 5…Watch the rest of the film and compare your predictions with what you see in the film.

Step 6…Answer the following questions:

• How did the film make you feel?…

• What adjectives would you use to describe the film?…

• Does the film have a message?

Step 7…Now watch the film again; this time write down information using the following categories:…

• Locations

• Characters

• Music

• Story

• Actions

• Emotions

• Message

Watch the film again to check your answers.

Step 8

Now you will watch another film which is quite similar to Paperman. As you watch the film, note any similarities or differences between the two films using the same categories. https://www.youtube.com/embed/uy0HNWto0UY Write your answers.

Final assignment

Write the story of the film using narrative tenses and as many adjectives as possible to describe the characters and their emotions throughout the film. Write your story.