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LEARNING INTENTIONS
LEARNING INTENTIONS
To experience, engage with and critique a film text.
To experience, engage with and critique a film text.
To explore the issues presented, the kind of work which is described and whether the view presented is a positive or negative view of the world of work.
To explore the issues presented, the kind of work which is described and whether the view presented is a positive or negative view of the world of work.
To respond to the aesthetic and imaginative qualities of a range of texts that depict the world of work
To respond to the aesthetic and imaginative qualities of a range of texts that depict the world of work
To express myself confidently, effectively, appropriately and with grammatical accuracy.
To express myself confidently, effectively, appropriately and with grammatical accuracy.
Andrea Sachs is a recent college graduate seeking her first job. Without a plan, she stumbles into a job that ultimately teaches her many life lessons--some she'd rather not have had to learn.
Andrea Sachs is a recent college graduate seeking her first job. Without a plan, she stumbles into a job that ultimately teaches her many life lessons--some she'd rather not have had to learn.
Andrea Sachs is a young 23-year-old, graduate of Brown University. Her dream is to work as a writer for the New Yorker. After returning from her summer trip to Europe, Andrea begins job hunting. Andrea is sharing a home with her friend Lily, with no surprise, in the state of New York. Andrea submits her resume to different businesses, hoping to hear back from them. One day Andrea receives a call from Ellias Clark who is a major magazine publisher. Elias informs Andrea about an available position and goes on to request an interview with Andrea.
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THE INTERVIEW
THE INTERVIEW
What is Andrea’s major—what type of job does she initially try to get?
What is Andrea’s major—what type of job does she initially try to get?
How did Andrea dress at the beginning of the movie-----compared with later while working for Runway?
How did Andrea dress at the beginning of the movie-----compared with later while working for Runway?
What type of business is Runway?
What type of business is Runway?
Andrea Sachs is clearly not an ideal candidate for the job at RUNWAY. What are three qualities that Andrea tells Miranda she has, which eventually earn her the job?
Andrea Sachs is clearly not an ideal candidate for the job at RUNWAY. What are three qualities that Andrea tells Miranda she has, which eventually earn her the job?
How was Andrea's presentation/appearance appropriate or inappropriate?
How was Andrea's presentation/appearance appropriate or inappropriate?
Read these interview tips below and identify Andrea’s mistakes. What should/shouldn’t she have done?
Read these interview tips below and identify Andrea’s mistakes. What should/shouldn’t she have done?
What impression did the first assistant (Emily) have of Andy? Why?
What impression did the first assistant (Emily) have of Andy? Why?
What was the atmosphere like in the office? Would this have been a fun place to work?
What was the atmosphere like in the office? Would this have been a fun place to work?
What is your first impression of Miranda?
What is your first impression of Miranda?
JOBS THAT PAY THE RENT
JOBS THAT PAY THE RENT
What does the toast “To Jobs That Pay the Rent” mean?
What does the toast “To Jobs That Pay the Rent” mean?
What do you think the difference between a job and a career is?
What do you think the difference between a job and a career is?
List some employment opportunities you would identify as jobs:
List some employment opportunities you would identify as jobs:
List some employment opportunities you would identify as a career:
List some employment opportunities you would identify as a career:
HORRIBLE BOSSES
HORRIBLE BOSSES
What are some personality characteristics of Miranda Priestly?
What are some personality characteristics of Miranda Priestly?
Would you work for a boss like Miranda Priestly to further your career? Support your answer with at least 2 reasons.
Would you work for a boss like Miranda Priestly to further your career? Support your answer with at least 2 reasons.
Because of things that happen later in the movie, do you think Miranda is really happy with her personal life? Why?
Because of things that happen later in the movie, do you think Miranda is really happy with her personal life? Why?
DINNER DATE WITH DAD
DINNER DATE WITH DAD
Would you have responded this way if you were Andy? Would you have ignored your dad and been on the phone all evening?
Would you have responded this way if you were Andy? Would you have ignored your dad and been on the phone all evening?
What if your values are challenged in your job; what would you do?
What if your values are challenged in your job; what would you do?
ANDY GETS A MAKEOVER
ANDY GETS A MAKEOVER
How does Andrea’s change in the way she dresses affect her performance at work?
How does Andrea’s change in the way she dresses affect her performance at work?
Does Andrea’s fiancé and best friend like her new attitude and behaviour? Why or why not.
Does Andrea’s fiancé and best friend like her new attitude and behaviour? Why or why not.
THE WORKAHOLIC
THE WORKAHOLIC
Andrea’s workmate, Emily---how would you describe her?
Andrea’s workmate, Emily---how would you describe her?
What is your attitude to workaholism - list four positives and four negatives to workaholism?
What is your attitude to workaholism - list four positives and four negatives to workaholism?
How can work bring fulfilment to people?
How can work bring fulfilment to people?
IN CONCLUSION
IN CONCLUSION
Towards the end, Miranda states that Andrea does act and think like her—and because of that statement, what does Andrea do?
Towards the end, Miranda states that Andrea does act and think like her—and because of that statement, what does Andrea do?
Explain the type of recommendation she gets from Miranda.
Explain the type of recommendation she gets from Miranda.
Does Andy ever get the job she is looking for?
Does Andy ever get the job she is looking for?
Does The Devil Wears Prada present a positive or negative view of the world of work?
Does The Devil Wears Prada present a positive or negative view of the world of work?
What values beliefs and attitudes to work are represented in -The Devil Wear Prada?
What values beliefs and attitudes to work are represented in -The Devil Wear Prada?
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