Adaptation: Literature, Film and Society

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 18.03.01

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Content Objectives
  3. Classroom Activities
  4. Resources
  5. Notes
  6. Bibliography

The Miracle Worker: Bridging Drama and Film Study to Build Critical Literacy Skills

Brandon Barr

Published September 2018

Tools for this Unit:

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