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Helen Beatrix Potter was an English author who was best known for her many best-selling children's books that featured animal characters, such as Peter Rabbit. After we watch a film about her life and works, we will be ready to answer the following questions: About Beatrix Potter’s Life When and where was she born? Where did she use to spend her holidays? Did she have any brothers or sisters? Who looked after Beatrix as a child? Comment on her parents’ role. What did she like doing when she was a child and a young girl? Apart from writing children books, did she have any other interests and passions? What did she spend her money on? Who and when did she marry? When and where did she die? Who inherited her fortune when she died? What is the National Trust? About the Movie Where was it filmed? Who are the main characters? Who was Norman Warne? Who directed the film? What is the title of the main song in the film? About the Characters and Animals in her Books How many books did Beatrix Potter publish? What was the title of her first book? What were the names of the rabbits in the first book? Choose 3 different characters in Beatrix Potter’s books. What are their names? What animal are they? Final Task 1) After you watch the film and answer all the questions, DISCUSS AND PLAN with your group the information you want to share with the class about Beatrix Potter at different levels: literature, values as well as society and culture. 2) DESIGN A POSTER about her and include the values or characteristics that you find of interest in Beatrix Potter and her time. |