Joy Movie Study Grades: 7-12
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From a young age, Joy Mangano knew she loved to create things. From her first success with the Miracle Mop to velvet, no-slip hangers, Joy has over 100 patents and her products are in millions of households across the world.
This movie study guide is inspired by her story and the 2015 movie starring Jennifer Lawrence. It can be used for teaching about business, entrepreneurship, patents, or as a character-building lesson filled with determination, perseverance, and grit!
It contains 16 pages and an answer key.
COMPREHENSION
- Pre-Viewing Questions
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Discussion Questions
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Comprehension Quiz
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Traits of Joy
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Themes
- Problems and Solutions
- Quotes
THE TRUE STORY
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Summary of Joy's Life (reading comprehension + quiz)
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Fact vs Fiction (the movie vs real life)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Joy's Famous Inventions
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SWOT Analysis of the Miracle Mop
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Daring to Dream
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Entrepreneurship
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Interview an Entrepreneur
Grades: 7-12