"The Other Wes Moore" Video vs. Text Analysis

"The Other Wes Moore" Video vs. Text Analysis

Learning Goals:

1. Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text.

2. Analyze each medium's portrayal of the subject

Video: The Other Wes Moore

https://youtu.be/6bk_U6wHszE

Multiple Choice

Part A: Select a section of the text that is not portrayed in its multimedia version.

• In the book there was mention of the other Wes Moore in a newspaper article, but it was not included in the video..

• Wes in the book implied that the treatment his dad got at the hospital was related to his color and the community he came from.

• In the book we learnt of the crime the other Wes Moore committed.

• Everything in the book we have read so far was included in the video.

Multiple Choice

Part B: Select the BEST reason for why the multimedia version left out this information.

• It was left because they didn't think it was important.

• They probably wanted to avoid sensitive issues of racism and discrimination because of how much money you have.

• They were annoyed because he had no proof.

• The video was too short to included everything.

Poll

What medium(video or text) most impacts your understanding of the selected work?

• The video because it helps to see the actual person speaking and see the emotions attached to the words.

• The text as it gave more insight into the Other Wes Moore's thoughts.

• The video as it made the story more real.

• The text gave more information about Wes and the Other Wes Moore's family history.

Open Ended

Select an event from the text and compare it to a scene from the production. How are they alike/different?