El Padrecito

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Grade 7 is watching a Mexican film starring one of Mexico's biggest stars: Cantinflas.  The movie was filmed in 1964 and is called "El Padrecito".  We are watching the film in sections and after each section there will be questions and a brief discussion to be sure everyone understands what is going on. The vocabulary must be written in the vocabulary section of your notebook. The questions should be answered on loose leaf to be handed in. The questions will be graded as a quiz. The questions must be answered in COMPLETE sentences. Questions and Vocabulary are provided in class.

El Padrecito - 1964 starring Cantinflas

EL PADRECITO – Part One:

 

Vocabulario:

 

Look   up the following words using your dictionary.  Write the definition for each word in your notebook.

  • sacerdote
  • disculpa
  • peligro
  • tío
  • tía
  • hijo
  • hija
  • hermana
  • incapáz
  • silvestre
  • ·viejo

 

Preguntas:

 

In your notebook, answer the following questions.  Provide detailed, thoughtful answers (in English).  Use complete sentences and each answer should be a minimum of 5 complete sentences.

 

  1. Where does our story take place?  Describe the setting of the story.
  2. List the main characters of the story and give a brief description.  What is their name, occupation, and what is your first impression of the character?  Why do YOU think the character is important?
  3. Why is Padre Damián so upset? What is he afraid of?  Do you think his fears are justified?
  4. Channel your sixth sense: what do you think will happen in the movie?  Write your prediction.

EL PADRECITO – Part Two:

 

Vocabulario:

 

Look   up the following words using your dictionary.  Write the definition for each word in your notebook.

  • ladròn
  • travesura
  • sobrina
  • murcielago
  • dispensario
  • padre
  • engaño
  • permitir

 

Preguntas:

 

In your notebook, answer the following questions.  Provide detailed, thoughtful answers (in English).  Use complete sentences and each answer should be a minimum of 5 complete sentences.

 

  1. What is the real story behind Marcos and Susana’s relationship?  Why are they keeping it secret?
  2. Why is Don Silvestre really opposed to having a school in town?  What is he really afraid of?
  3. theme is a central idea in a piece of writing or other work of art. It can be described as what the reader “thinks the work is about”.  Explain what YOU believe to be the central theme of “El Padrecito”.  Give reasons for your belief and cite examples from the movie.

EL PADRECITO – Part Three:

 

Vocabulario:

 

Look up the following words using your dictionary.  Write the definition for each word in your notebook.

  • campesino
  • hacendado
  • caridad
  • cultivar
  • derecho
  • milagro

 

Preguntas:

 

In your notebook, answer the following questions.  Provide detailed, thoughtful answers (in English).  Use complete sentences and each answer should be a minimum of 5 complete sentences.

 

  1. Why did Padre Sebas become a priest?
  2. What is his motivation? What does he hope to accomplish?
  3. Why does everyone seem to think he is a bad priest?
  4. What makes a good priest? 

EL PADRECITO – Part Four:

 

Vocabulario:

 

Look  up the following words using your dictionary.  Write the definition for each word in your notebook.

  • pagar
  • serenata
  • prelado
  • pelado
  • bendiciones
  • limosna
  • iglesia

 

Preguntas:

 

In your notebook, answer the following questions.  Provide detailed, thoughtful answers (in English).  Use complete sentences and each answer should be a minimum of 5 complete sentences.

 

  1. How do you feel the setting influences the character’s development?
  2. We discussed the theme of acceptance earlier, how has this theme been developed so far in the movie?  Give specific examples from the movie.
  3. How have each of the main characters changed since the start of the movie?  Be specific and detailed.