Pay it Forward

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Write at least THREE sentences in response to the question addressing each of the topics below. How have the following topics been addressed in the movie ‘Pay it Forward’?

1. The effect of alcoholism and drugs on individuals and social relationship?
2. What stereotype is perpetuated about African Americans?
3. Consider dating as a social behavior. What stances and behavior is presented concerning dating.
4. Why does Trevor not intervene in the bullying incident? What type of bullying is presented in the novel. 

Discussion Questions

1. What is the GOLDEN RULE?
2. How does the golden rule relate to Paying it Forward?
3. The IB student is an inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young person who helps to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Give examples of how you are/can do this?
4. Comment on the following actions.

• Trevor brought home a homeless man, gave him food, shelter and money.
• The thief who shoots up the hospital so that the girl with an Asthma attack can get medical attention.
• Trevor matchmaking his teacher and his mother.
• Trevor's grandmother aiding a thief to flee from the police.
• The homeless and drug addict fixing Arlene's car