The Rocketeer
Over 20 years ago the film 'The Rocketeer' was launched by Dave Stevens. Many of our children will not have even heard of this film but here it is, a remake in honour of the original for them to enjoy and be inspired by!
The film is set during WW2 and features a young boy who dreams of flying. One day the peace of this small farming community is shattered by a police chase.
A tragedy is on the cards but luckily 'The Rocketeer' was on hand to save the day!
Teaching Ideas
The film is set during WW2 and features a young boy who dreams of flying. One day the peace of this small farming community is shattered by a police chase.
A tragedy is on the cards but luckily 'The Rocketeer' was on hand to save the day!
Teaching Ideas
- Children can write a newspaper report of the events in the film.
- Write a narrative in the 1st person from different points of view, the robbers, the police, the young boy, his parents.
- Design an enemy for The Rocketeer to defeat, write a wanted poster for the bad guy.
- Write their own adventures of The Rocketeer.
- Write a letter from the small boy or his parents thanking The Rocketeer.
- Write The Rocketeer's back story, how did he become a hero? Why does he risk his own life? Why does he fight crime rather than get rich with his powers? Use drama techniques to draw these ideas from the children.