Dead Poets Society

Front

Mr. Keating's favorite poet is Walt _______.

Back

Whitman

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

Using context clues, what does 'profane' mean?

Back

inappropriate

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does 'Carpe diem' mean?

Back

seize the day

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is the point of Mr. Nolan's speech to the group?

Back

He tries to scare them into giving information about other students.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

This film is set in what year?

Back

1959

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

Who is the main character in 'Dead Poets Society'?

Back

Neil Perry

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What is the significance of the phrase 'Carpe Diem' in the film?

Back

It encourages students to seize opportunities and live life to the fullest.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does Mr. Keating teach his students about poetry?

Back

He teaches them to appreciate poetry as a means of expressing individuality and emotions.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the name of the school where the story takes place?

Back

Welton Academy

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does Mr. Keating encourage his students to do during their time at Welton?

Back

To think for themselves and challenge the status quo.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3