| Overall: | A- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | B |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | A |
| Run Time: | 86 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 08 Dec 2008 |
| MPAA Rating: | |
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After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.
Although no one initially believes him, Horton stays true to his convictions. What does this say about his commitment level and feelings of responsibility? What does he do when faced with an option to back down from his beliefs? What does it mean to you to be faithful 100%?
What difference do individuals make in this story? What do Horton and Jo Jo learn about the importance of one?
How is diversity addressed in this script? How do perspectives change?
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
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