The second page asks students to compare and contrast the book to the movie. Dec 24, 2016 realistic minecraft the movie episode 1 14 duration. Pass out copies of the book and movie comparison contrast guide, which asks them to determine how different elements of the story are alike and different, and ask students to complete the guide in pairs or small groups. As a closure activity, ask students to share why they think some of the. Polar express bookmovie comparison by lorysalyson tpt. Awarded the prestigious caldecott medal in 1986, the polar express has sold more than 7 million copies, become a classic holiday movie, and been. You can add any or all of the official the polar express merchandise to your reservation whether you book online or by phone at 8008724681.
While their faces were never shown in the film, the book only mentions them. The book is the tale of a young boys journey to the north pole aboard a magical train and his experience seeing santa claus. This lavish gift set includes a cd audio recording read by liam neeson, a keepsake all aboard ornament, and a note from author chris van this lavish gift set includes a cd audio recording read by liam neeson, a keepsake all aboard ornament, and a note from author chris van. Dec 14, 2009 when i apply this ifyoucantbeatemjoinem attitude to my lesson plans, i find a world of new inspiration. One of my favorites is the polar express by chris van allsburg. Tom hanks and director robert zemeckis forrest gump. What are some differences and similarities between the. The polar express kindle edition by van allsburg, chris. The one night tom hanks goes around disguised as several adults and fools kids to come see his north pole. The first page asks students to draw their favorite part, identify words that rhyme with train, define the word rustle, and answer some questions.
See more ideas about compare and contrast, books vs movies and the lorax book. With tom hanks, chris coppola, michael jeter, leslie zemeckis. My favorite book movie to compare and contrast is bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson. Warning, the polar express is best for children a little older than mine 5 12, 4. Aug 08, 2009 the polar express by chris van allsburg is a marvelous and beautifully illustrated story about the wonder of christmas and the power of belief. Differences between the polar express book vs movie page 1. The story is captivating and engaging for all ages, but even more importantly, the.
The film stars daryl sabara, nona gaye, jimmy bennett, michael jeter, eddie deezen and tom hanks. Set to the book of the same title by chris van allsburg, the polar express sets to the theme of believing is seeing, of which many previous santa claus movies have proved in the past, and succeeds by bringing in a child hero boy who is dangerously close to being a skeptic in the beginning of the movie when he is whisked away on the polar. Trip to the north pole, hero boys mother was pregnant during the events of the story. The polar express is a 2004 american computeranimated film based on the book. On one side is a picture of the train coming out of a tunnel while the other side reads round trip in the center with the words the polar express in cursive above and a picture of a silver bell underneath. Polar express not only opens in conventional theatres tonight, it also opens in 70 imax theatres with a special 3d version, the first film from a major studio to open in both formats simultaneously.
Not only is it perfect to read around the holidays, but we are actually working on comparing and contrasting right now. Read the following lesson to learn more about the story and its cast of characters. Comparison and contrast essay examples toefl free list of 9 toefl essay topics in the compare and contrast category. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the polar express. Dec 11, 2015 polar express comprehension sort often times, a venn diagram is used to compare two texts or things that have similarities and differences. The opposite is true when picture books are transformed into feature films. Making words are one of my favorite kindergarten and first grade printable resources. The polar express while the book is already a caldecott medal winner and a christmas classic destined to be read and reread by children of all ages, the movie is equally appealing.
The polar express describes a journey both literal and symbolic that brings about transformation for the characters and the reader as well, a consistant theme in van allsburgs work. The polar express 2004 trailers and clips moviefone. Written, produced, and directed by robert zemeckis, the film features human characters animated using the live action performance capture technique. Choose from 1 of 2 styles upon pickup, subject to availability. The polar express by chris van allsburg is a marvelous and beautifully illustrated story about the wonder of christmas and the power of belief. What are the similarities between the the polar express.
These polar express worksheets keep the students engaged while working on concepts of print, vocabulary, writing, and drawing skills. The polar express has a look and feel unlike any other animated movie you will see this year or any other year. The polar express in 1985, childrens authorillustrator chris van allsburgs exquisite picture book the polar express started on its journey to becoming a timeless, wellloved christmas classic. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This bundle makes for a fun and engaging activity, perfect for the day before holiday break.
Now, director robert zemeckis attempts to bring that treasured story to life via a revolutionary new animation technique he calls performance capture. Whats the difference between the polar express the book and the polar express the movie. While this is a newer selection than yesterdays classic the 12 days of christmas it is one that has inspired wonder and awe in kids everywhere. Differences between the polar express book vs movie page 3. Pair a reading of the polar express by chris van allsburg with a set of literacy activities. In the polar express, van allsburg chooses an object to represent an idea. Have students share their observations with the class. I chose, however, to go a different route with this simple picture sort to help students compare the polar express book and the polar express movie. Teachers guide for the polar express by chris van allsburg. The conductor punches all the childrens tickets with meaningful words. The students get to compare and contrast events that happen in the book and not in the movie or vice versa, but an added bonus is they get to compare and contrast the visual that they create in their minds of imaginary world terabithia and the magical world the producers made.
The polar express, by chris van allsburg, is a classic christmas picture book for all ages. When chapter books are made into movies the film version is often lacking. It is a perfect way to do something fun and interesting with the kids that will also be educational and get them in the holiday spirit. This lavish gift set includes a cd audio recording read by liam neeson, a keepsake all aboard ornament, and a note from author chris van allsburg. The polar express is a treasured holiday tradition. Magic tickets are magical shiny golden tickets which all the children need to have punched in order travel on the polar express as passengers. It introduces the concept that santa may not exist. As you may have seen in my post, 8 fun christmas activities for kindergarten, making words are a class favorite.
The packet of worksheets includes task cards, sorting activities, a synonym match, comparing and contrasting activities, writing. I would love to compare and contrast the polar express movie and book. The polar express believe the magic on this holiday. Cowritten, coproduced and directed by robert zemeckis, the film features human characters animated using liveaction motion capture animation. So while everyone else is freaking out over elf or a christmas story, im just waiting for the sound of santas sleigh bells to ring within my computer. Nov 09, 2004 the polar express in 1985, childrens authorillustrator chris van allsburgs exquisite picture book the polar express started on its journey to becoming a timeless, wellloved christmas classic. Free use these two printables after you have read the book and then seen the movie version. Dec 28, 2015 the polar express is a 2004 film that was directed by robert zemeckis. Realistic minecraft the movie episode 1 14 duration. From the book to the ever popular animated movie, the polar express is a holiday joy.
On christmas eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the north pole on the polar express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of christmas. The adventures before getting to the north pole are wonderful, thrilling and inspiring, and the characters provide lots of fun along the way. Oct 28, 1985 the polar express is a treasured holiday tradition. Differences between the polar express book vs movie page 0.
However, since most viewers will see it in a conventional theater, zemeckis made sure that the use of traditional projectors didnt result in a dropoff in quality. Its a warm, blissful christmas celebration that obviously comes straight from the heart. Hero boys parents play a smaller role in the book in comparison to the film, only being at the end of the story. Cast away reunite for polar express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved childrens book by chris van allsburg. Here are 2 activity sheets to use after reading the polar express. Fleece throw 260 gsm fleece, 100% polyester, blanket size 60 x 50. Did they look the way you thought they were going to in the movie.
In addition, the polar express was designed with 3d imax theaters in mind it is the first featurelength movie to feature the imax threedimensional process. Famed critic, roget ebert, even went so far as to say the film is the best 3d viewing experience ive ever had. The polar express is a 2004 american computeranimated adventure film based on the 1985 childrens book of the same name by chris van allsburg, who also served as one of the executive producers on the film. It just so happens that this book is chock full of similes and metaphors. A young boy rediscovers the joy of christmas after riding the polar express book connections. I get around this by not reading two paragraphs in the book, but you should be forwarned if that particular discussion in your household is several years away.
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