A BUG'S LIFE ~ STUDY GUIDE

This is a complete unit of work for use in the study of the animated film “A Bug’s Life.”

The seven pages of activities are varied, well illustrated to gain interest, and sequenced for comprehension of plot, character, characterization and theme. The material is practical, so that students at various levels of ability can proceed through the work at their own pace, with self-explanatory language and a magazine style visual presentation that does not require teacher clarification and guidance.

The material is intended for Years 7 to 9

The material guides students through the following steps

1. Plotting - cloze exercise
2. Characters - reading comprehension
3. Characterization - comparing and contrasting
4. External and internal elements of characterization - comparative case study Tweety Bird / Flik
5. Using evidence and quotes from the text - identifying key elements of dialogue and drawing conclusions
6. Paragraph writing - revision and practice writing exercise
7. Themes and Ideas in the film - summary and practice questions.