The+Wild+Things

**The Wild Things** by Dave Eggers
Adapted from the illustrated book "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak and based on the screenplay "Where the Wild Things Are" by Spike Jonze & Dave Eggers

During our study of the novel //The Wild Things//, we will be exploring many of the ideas and themes present in the story. In addition, we will be comparing the three different forms this story is presented in novel, film, and picture book.

We will work to answer the question: How does an author's choices impact a story? As we work to understand Max and the world he lives in.

As you go through the book tell some of the things that interest you and tell why they interest you.

"I am alone" Max's father Max's world Why so different? Putting it all together
 * Discussion Topics**

In general Important Quotes (& their meanings) Poor Gary The Visions of Dave, Spike, & Maurice Part I Reflections Interactive Media & Storytelling
 * Ah-ha! Moments**
 * Setting**

Max Claire Mom Gary Dad Mr. Beckmann
 * Characters**
 * The Humans**

Carol Douglas Judith Ira Alexander Bull Katherine Minor Characters
 * The Wild Things**

The Never Ending List of Words We Don't Know

Words You Should Absolutely Know

Team Carol Team Douglas Team Alexander Team Ira Team Bull Team Katherine Team Judith
 * Our Commentary Teams**

Mr. T's Suggestions

Understanding Roman Numerals

The Wild Things Wiki Awards!!!