The kids are the champions of their own destiny in this collection of films in which small people make a big difference.
KIDS RULE!
FAMILY ACTIVITY
CHARACTER SHOW AND TELL AGES 5–11
ACTIVITY TIME 20–45 MINS
ABOUT THE KIDS RULE! THEME The kids are the champions of their own destiny in this collection of films in which small people make a big difference. Refusing to be side-lined, the children in these films stand up to injustice and dare to take on forces bigger than themselves. By creating their own rules, proving themselves worthy contenders against overbearing adults, and revealing the special solidarity and loyalty that children have to protect what they care about, these plucky kids are inspirational and moving in equal measure.
THE FILMS INCLUDED IN THIS THEME ARE: • • • • • • • • • •
Annie (1982, U) Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010, PG) E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982, U) Free Willy (1993, U) Home (2015, U) Hook (1991, U) How To Train Your Dragon (2010, PG) Matilda (1996, PG) Swallows and Amazons (2016, PG) The BFG (2016, PG).
SAFEGUARDING The films in this resource have been classified by the British Board of Film Classification and in addition Into Film suggests age groups that each film is engaging for. However, it is always recommended that you view the film before watching it with your child to ensure that content is appropriate. Additional information on the content of films is available on the British Board of Film Classification and Common Sense Media websites.
YOU WILL NEED: • • •
A DVD copy of a film from the Must See Movies Before You Grow Up: Kids Rule! collection Character show and tell activity sheet Pencil and colouring pencils.
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KIDS RULE!
FAMILY ACTIVITY
WHAT TO DO 1. When you have finished watching your selected film, discuss initial thoughts on the film with your child.
2. Talk with your child about how the characters from the film are revealed by their clothes, appearance, gestures and the things that they say.
3. Ask your child to choose a character from the film and to draw them in the box on the Character show and tell activity sheet. Make sure that they include any distinctive clothing, hairstyles or accessories.
4. Ask questions to help your child explain what each aspect of the character reveals about them on the worksheet and expand on this verbally.
TAKE IT FURTHER 1. Download the 3Cs and 3Ss Literacy Tool from the Into Film website for further activities and questions to discuss with your children while watching films together at home (www.intofilm.org/resources/127).
2. Work with your child to design an alternative outfit for their selected character from the film. Ask your child to carefully think about what messages they would like the outfit to give to others.
3. Ask family and friends to look at the character’s outfit and to explain what they think each item shows about the character’s personality.
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KIDS RULE! CHARACTER SHOW AND TELL
PERSONALITY
ACTIVITY SHEET
DRAW YOUR CHARACTER HERE
ACTIONS
VOICE
FEELINGS
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