Grade 6 · Reading · Lesson 36

Compare book to film adaptation

An adaptation is a version of a story retold in a different medium. When a novel is turned into a film, the filmmakers must translate words on a page into images, sound, and performance. Because the two media work very differently, adaptations almost always involve changes \u2014 some small, some significant. Comparing a book to its film adaptation sharpens your understanding of both storytelling forms.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify key differences between a book and its film adaptation in plot, character, and setting
2Explain why filmmakers make changes when adapting a book for the screen
3Use a Venn diagram or comparison frame to organize similarities and differences
4Form and justify a personal opinion on whether the book or film version is more effective

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