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The House that Jack Built

A humorous animation film about a fellow who builds his house in the best suburb he can afford. He has a picture bride, a picture window and a garden as pretty as a picture, but he wanted something special and, like Jack and the Beanstalk, he finally got it! What he got is a moral for all.

Grade 7 - 12

Social Studies / Contemporary Issues

Social Studies / Economics

Heath/Personal Development / Body Image

Educational purpose:

How is this film a parody? Discuss the criteria for parody and identify any other known examples. Create a class parody using another fable or fairy tale. What characteristics of human beings are being exposed? Why could the film be considered a cautionary tale? What does Jack climbing the beanstalk really represent?


 

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  • kimcinvan

    kimcinvan

      “ can I have some magic beans please...... oh , perhaps just the self esteem : )”

    23 Jan 2011
  • EthanConner123

    EthanConner123

      “The house that Jack built wae of the funniest short animations that I have seen in a very long time. Great Work Guys!!! Michael Joel Held (EthanConner123)”

    10 Feb 2010

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