On the Road Lesson Plan

The Book Was Better

Kind of Activity:

Mixed Media

Objective:

Students will compare the 2012 film adaptation of On the Road with the original novel.

Structure:

For this activity, students will view the 2012 adaptation of On the Road in groups of three or four apiece. After they have had time to do so, groups will fill out a worksheet that compares the two versions.

After this, students will prepare a presentation to show their findings, which they will deliver in front of the class. This should include screenshots and comparisons between the two versions. Groups should focus on important moments in the text and look closely at how those...