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Finding Themes through Pixar Short FilmsName: _________________________ “Geri's Game”Watch it three times: 2540-137033000 Summarize: What happened in the short? Geri is playing a game of chess by himself. When he is playing for the white team (white symbolizing good) he takes on a pleasant personality. When he is playing for the black team (black symbolizing evil) he takes off his glasses and becomes aggressive. The black team begins to win the game. Eventually when he is taking his turn for the white side he distracts his opponent and white wins the game. 68580545465 Determine the theme: What is the lesson about life the short is trying to teach? (Hint: Use your summary to think about what the character learned or how the problem was solved) Staying focused can help someone achieve their goals.Everyone is multidimensional; all people have elements of both good and bad within them. Chess is a game of long term strategy and cunning.Never give up.265430554355 List three pieces of text evidence to prove it. Geri, despite being down to one chess piece, figures out a way to win.Despite appearances, Geri is a devious competitor willing to cheat to win.Geri turns the odds in his favor by turning the table around. Movie Short:Watch it three times: 2540-137033000 Summarize: What happened in the short? 68580545465 Determine the theme: What is the lesson about life the short is trying to teach? (Hint: Use your summary to think about what the character learned or how the problem was solved) 265430554355 List three pieces of text evidence to prove it. 1. 2. 3. Movie Short: Watch it three times: 2540-137033000 Summarize: What happened in the short? 68580545465 Determine the theme: What is the lesson about life the short is trying to teach? (Hint: Use your summary to think about what the character learned or how the problem was solved) 265430554355 List three pieces of text evidence to prove it. 1. 2. 3. Movie Short: Watch it three times: 2540-137033000 Summarize: What happened in the short? 68580545465 Determine the theme: What is the lesson about life the short is trying to teach? (Hint: Use your summary to think about what the character learned or how the problem was solved) 265430554355 List three pieces of text evidence to prove it. 1. 2. 3. ................
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