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Grapes of Wrath Movie Questions WorksheetGrapes of Wrath Movie Questions Worksheet
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Eastland FFA
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9th - 12th
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Grapes of Wrath Movie Questions

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John Ford's 1940 film version of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath is the subject of a 23-question worksheet designed to accompany a viewing of the film. The questions not only focus viewers on events, but also ask them to make personal connections to the characters and to notice the film making techniques Ford uses. Consider stopping the film frequently to permit viewers to record notes, ask questions, or discuss scenes. A must-have resource if you use the 129-minute film.

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john steinbeck, the dust bowl, the great depression

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john steinbeck, john ford, the great depression, okies, the dust bowl during the great depression, the dust bowl, english language arts

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  • John Ford received the 1940 Academy Award for Best Director for the film
  • The worksheet contains fact-based, evaluative, and interpretative questions

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  • Requires the purchase or rental of the film

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