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Some people are just dying to be heard. Don’t let ‘em have to:

Start Listening.

1.) Who in the movie was best at seeing people for who they really are? Who are one

or two people you might be misjudging by only looking at their outside?

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2.) What do you think was the main message of the movie? What are one or two little

things you can do at school that might actually help save someone’s life? For

who?

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3.) How does this film illustrate the following concepts:

Sin:

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Forgiveness:

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“No man is an island” John Donne- the necessity for community:

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4.) Have you ever felt like Amy—like all you do is try to get people to like you?

What are some ways you hide who you really are? Why?

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5.) What keeps us from reaching out to people who don’t look like us? Who at school

is like Roger or Jonny? Who could you reach out to?

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6.) The movie dealt with a lot of issues, like suicide, cutting, sex, drinking, teen

pregnancy, depression, God.

A) What do you think is the biggest problem for teens? Why?

B) What’s one thing you can do about it?

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7.) How does this film present the answer to the question: Are we good?

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8.) How did Jake’s faith impact his decision to move beyond the “lies”?

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9.) What influenced Jake’s decision to advocate a pro-life stance?

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10.) How did God inspire Jake to experience a “metanoia” – conversion?

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Accomplished3

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Comprehension

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Ideas are insightful and carefully considered, demonstrating a comprehension of the corresponding material.

Ideas are thoughtful and considered, demonstrating a competent comprehension of the corresponding

Ideas are relevant and straightforward, demonstrating a generalized comprehension of the corresponding material. Responses

Ideas are largely absent or irrelevant, and/or do not demonstrate an understanding of corresponding

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Responses were explained thoroughly.

material. Responses were somewhat explained.

required further explanation.

material. Responses were not explained.

Reflection The assignment demonstrated a strong effort, deep reflection.

The assignment demonstrated an adequate level of effort, and reflection.

The assignment required a higher level of effort, and reflection.

The assignment reflected a lack of effort, and reflection.

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