Hoot
A scene from the film: Hoot
Themes that are covered in this film clip: Communication
Before you view this clip
Are you familiar with the plot of the movie Hoot? Here’s a bit of background to help you out:
When a new student arrives at his Florida school, he finds himself embroiled in a battle to save the environment from the plans of a greedy developer. But before he embarks on this quest, he first has to face the girl who has been bullying him from the moment he arrived.
This 2006 film from 20th Century Fox is directed by Wil Shriner, written by Wil Shriner, and stars Logan Lerman, Brie Larson, Cody Linley, Tim Blake Nelson, Luke Wilson, Neil Flynn, and Robert Wagner.
- Try to use your group right now as an example of what great things can happen when we decide to talk things out rather than argue.
- Do people in your discussion group feel comfortable sharing ideas and opinions?
- Make sure that you establish ground rules that ensure that everyone can speak without the fear of judgment or ridicule.
- What’s the difference between talking to someone and talking with someone?
Some Questions for Discussion After Viewing the Film Clip
- In this film clip, do you agree with the way he confronted Beatrice? Why? Why not?
- What happens when we stand up to a bully?
- What is the role of witnesses to this? In other words, what happens if there are bystanders listening to everything we are discussing?
- When is it best to “talk things out”? When is it wise to just walk away?
Moving to Take Action
One of the hardest skills to really, really practice is good listening skills. Have the group try to make up a suggestion sheet of different techniques that help with listening and communicating effectively.
