Overcoming Adversity

Overcoming Adversity Order Description Choose a book or film to review, in which an individual overcomes adversity, hardship or obstacles in their lives. supply a permission note from your parent if you have chosen a film rated M. Do not choose a film that is rated MA or R. Complete the following: • Design a character web of the individual using the example from the workbook as a guide. o Personality Traits o Adversities/obstacles they over came o Successfully strategies o Ways in which the character grew • Write a letter to a friend or relative as if you are the individual that (from the film or book) has overcome the adversity. In the letter: o Outline the hardships and challenges “you” faced. o Describe the coping strategies “you” used to cope o Evaluate the success of the strategies o Identify how “you” have grown by going through the tough time. • Describe what you learnt from the book/film that could help you change as a person. • Review this book/film for the school library in 150 words or less, giving it a rating and explaining its main message. Make sure to include the strengthens and weakness of the narrative in relation to overcoming adversity. To do this reflect on the: o Plot o Characterisation o Narrative Arch