I Am Sam



I Am Sam

Outcomes:

3.2 explore the decisions involved in becoming a parent and nurturing children.

3.3 identify the needs of children and how the needs can be met by the family unit.

3.4 recognize changes in personal identity, relationships, expectations and family life cycle as a result of parenting.

Answer the questions below IN POINT FORM:

1) What makes Sam a good father? Explain with two examples. 2 pts

2) Why did Sam decide to raise Lucy as a single parent? 1 pt

3) What social structures (family/friends/programs) did Sam have to help with Lucy? 1 pt

4) As Lucy began to mature intellectually how did this affect Sam? Explain with one example. 2 pts

5) How did it affect Lucy? Explain with one example. 2 pts

6) How did Lucy’s personality, as a daughter, change throughout the movie? Include

one example. 2 pts

7) Would it have been fair to Lucy if her father was her only caregiver? Explain. 2 pts

8) The law expects that caregivers meet all of a child’s needs. Was Sam able to meet all of

Lucy’s needs? Explain with two examples. 3 pts

I Am Sam

1) Why is Sam a good father?

2) What type of family is Sam and Lucy? Circle your answer below:

a) blended

b) adopted

c) single parent

3) When Lucy grew up to be a teenager would Sam be able to teach her new things?

4) Is Lucy happy that Sam is her father?

5) Who helped Sam take care of Lucy when she was small?

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