This summer we’ve had the opportunity to explore the Snow White
tale from two very different perspectives. However one thing
held true for both of them. No longer are our girls to be
subjected to the Disneyfication of the female lead. In both of
the new versions of Snow White (Mirror Mirror and Snow White and
the Huntsman) the princess becomes a strong female capable of
taking care of her own needs. But how can these films be used in
the classroom once they are released on DVD and Blue Ray? As we
move toward the common core the expectation is that our students
be critical thinkers. The first step toward this is the classic
compare and contrast exercises. For younger children the simple
venn diagram is a good place to start. What do these films have
in common? How are they different? However this on scratches the
surface of using film as a tool to foster higher order thinking
skills and if you are still relying on compare and contrast
opportunities into high school you are completely missing the
boat. Let’s lo