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Movie Slip Permission Form

Dear Parents and Guardians:

In my English classes, I incorporate films into our lessons. I plan to show several movies, which range from G to PG-13. I believe that showing these movies enables students to benefit from another medium as a resource in their study of literature, English language, and writing. These movies, along with hands-on activities, reading, in-class discussion groups, and research projects give students a well- rounded experience. It goes beyond dry facts and helps bring stories “alive.” I also have an end-of- movie study guide and quiz that goes along with the films as a review of English language and literature concepts and preparation for the semester exam.

The following are the films I hope to show in my classroom this last half of the year:

The X-Files – “Bad Blood” and “The Post-Modern Prometheus” Both of these episodes are not scary; they are funny in nature. “Bad Blood” will be used to look at how point –of-view changes the story. In this episode the FBI agents, Mulder and Scully, each tell his or her “version” of the events in a small Texas town. There are a few cuss words in the program, but these will be “bleeped” as the students watch it. “The Post-Modern Prometheus” has no cuss words; this is a modern-day retelling of the classic Frankenstein.

The Count of Monte Cristo This is the classic tale of betrayal and redemption. There is some sword fighting, but no bloody scenes or language. The PG-13 rating is due to the sword fighting scenes. I encourage all parents to rent this movie and re-watch it with his or her student. My students last year enjoyed this classic tale very, very much!

A Knight’s Tale We will be watching this movie near the end of the year when we read King Arthur. This movie depicts jousting and medieval tournaments accurately. There is a scene where “Chaucer” has gambled all his clothes away, and while we do not see anything, this scene will be skipped. Instead, I will tell the students what they missed in that scene. The battle scenes are not bloody and there are no cuss words.

The Lord of the Rings trilogy We may watch this near the end of the semester. We have studies myth this year in English, and the author of The Lord of Rings trilogy intended this tale to be a myth of England. We usually pick on story at the end of the semester to study in depth, and this may be a contender along with the King Arthur legends. There are some fighting scenes, but no cussing and only a few bloody moments.

Please sign the form below, indicating whether your child may view or may not view the movies above. Only students who have a signed permission form will be permitted to view them, and alternative lessons will be given to students who may not view them. Thank you for taking the time to read and sign this permission form.

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____ Yes, I give my son/daughter permission to watch a PG/PG-13 movie such as the movies described above.

____ No, I do not give my son/daughter permission to watch PG/PG-13 movies. I understand that alternate learning assignments may be provided for my child while the movie is being watched.

____ Maybe. Please explain or ask any questions on the back of this form or email me at the address below.

______(Printed Student’s Name) Movie Slip Permission Form

______(Parent/Guardian Signature)

Sincerely,

Jennifer Jacobs (334)365-3522 • FAX (205)755-3168 [email protected]