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Film Viewing

Watch the film adaptation of All the President’s Men, starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman. Compare and contrast the two works – what has the director changed? Why do you think he made those changes? Which did you find more engaging, the book or the movie, and why?

Obituaries

Write an obituary for either Carl Bernstein or Bob Woodward. Then write an obituary for Richard Nixon. How do the obituaries differ in tone?

Trial

Divide the class into two groups, and assign the students roles (judge, lawyers, jury, etc). Have them argue the case for or against Nixon’s impeachment.

Timeline

Create a timeline of the events in All the President’s Men. Which events do you consider to be the most significant? Why?

News Article

Write a comprehensive news article about the Watergate scandal using journalistic style.

Collage

Make a collage featuring some aspect of...

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