Overview

7th Grade ELA

Reading: Literature

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

64. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.7

64.2 Compare Written and Visual Versions

Master the Art of Comparing Written and Visual Story Versions

Discover how books and films tell the same stories differently through unique storytelling techniques and media-specific strengths.

What You'll Learn

Students analyze storytelling differences between books and film adaptations

Character development varies significantly across written and visual media formats

Visual elements enhance stories through cinematography, music, and effects

Systematic comparison reveals each medium's unique strengths and limitations

What You'll Practice

Students identify character portrayal differences between book and movie

Learners analyze visual storytelling techniques versus written narrative descriptions

Students evaluate adaptation choices and their impact on audiences

Why This Matters

Comparing written and visual story versions develops critical media literacy skills essential for navigating and analyzing the diverse storytelling formats students encounter daily.

This Unit Includes

1 Video lesson

Practice exercises

Learning resources

Skills

Media Analysis

Adaptation Comparison

Visual Storytelling

Character Development

Critical Thinking

NY Curriculum Aligned