Setting
When does the story take place ?
During the day
Who were the two main characters in the film?
The teenage boy and the old lady.
How did the story begin?
With the lady getting cookies from the vending machine.
How did the lady feel when her cookies got stuck in the machine?
Frustrated, surprised, angry...
Think back to the scene where the lady yells at the boy. Pretend you are the lady in the film. What are some things you would say to him?
She would be angry. Multiple responses are accepted.
Did this film take place outside or inside?
Both!
What kind of snack was the lady eating?
Cookies
Name two main events that occured.
Lady got cookies from vending machine.
Various parts when lady and boy shared cookies.
Lady realized her cookies were in her purse the whole time.
How do you think the lady felt after the boy first ate one of the cookies?
Annoyed, frustrated, aggravated
Think back to the scene where the lady yells at the boy. Pretend you are the boy in the film. What did he think she was saying to him?
He was being nice by sharing his cookies. He may not have realized she was yelling at him angrily.
Where did this film take place?
Train Station
What was the boy doing while he was sitting on the bench? (2 answers)
Listening to music and texting a friend.
What happened after the cookies got stuck in the vending machine?
She hit the vending machine to try to get them out.
Name three different emotions that the characters felt throughout the film.
Multiple answers accepted.
What would you have done if you were the lady in this film?
Answer varies!
What is the weather like during the film?
It may be a little chilly, but it is sunny.
Describe the guy (internal and external traits).
External- tall, spikey hair, young, green pants
Internal- kind, polite
When the boy split the cookie, did the lady eat it? Why?
No, she crumbled it.
How did the lady feel as the train pulled away?
She felt bad that she actually ate his cookies. She smiled because he was being nice to her.
When the boy split the last cookie, was he being nice or rude? Explain.
Lady's Perspective: Rude
Boy's Perspective: Nice
Describe 2 similarities and 2 differences between inside the train station and outside on the platform.
similarities: benches to sit on, concrete floor...
differences: outside/ inside, time schedule/ no time schedule...
Does the lady's character grow or change in the end?
Yes- at first she judged the guy based on his age that he was rude and didn't care about older people but at the end when she realized that he had shared the cookies with her, she was happy that she was wrong and that she should not judge others.
What was the "Aha" Moment in the film? An Aha Moment occurs when a character realizes, understands or finally figures something out.
The lady noticed her cookies were in her purse when she sat down on the train.
What emotions does the film maker want you to feel at the end of the video? Why do you think that?
Hopeful, happy, inspired....
What is a lesson that can be learned from the characters in this film?
You can't be quick to judge someone