The document discusses the real-life Von Trapp family that inspired the musical and film The Sound of Music. It provides background on the family, comparing the true story to how events were portrayed in the movie. Several links are included to read more about the family and their reactions to the film. The document encourages critical thinking about using multiple sources to verify facts and understanding when authors take literary license.

1. The Von Trapp Family? Who are they? Where did they live? What did they do? Why do I want to know about them?

2. Which photo shows the Von Trapp family?

3. The first photo is NOT the Von Trapp family! These are actors and actresses who played the Von Trapp family in the musical movie, The Sound of Music . Julie Andrews played Maria Von Trapp. She also played Mary Poppins in the Disney movie of the same name and the Queen in the movie, Princess Diaries .

7. The second photo is of the actual Von Trapp Family! The Sound of Music was based on an actual family but not all of the events in the movie actually happened to this family. Read on and compare.