Unit Three - Societies in Conflict

LESSON FOUR (ELAU3L4) – SHREK 

   

  • As you may know, Shrek is no ordinary ogre, and the film, Shrek, is no ordinary fairy tale. In traditional fairy tales, ogres are man-eating beasts, while the Prince usually rescues the Princess and they marry and live happily ever after.
  • To re-acquaint yourself with traditional stories, read the two posted/linked above - "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Pay attention to how the giant acts in the first story and the actions of the prince in the second.
  • View Shrek. (You will have to rent this on your own.)
  • From Resources section of this lesson, download the Word document labeled "Shrek essay".

  • As you view the film a second time, answer the questions and respond to the statements in the "Shrek essay" document.