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Elementary short stories movie guides under $5
PIXAR ANIMATED SHORT FILMS ONE PAGERS FOR LITERARY DEVICES ELEMENTS & TECHNIQUES
Fun, quick, engaging one-pagers for teaching literary elements with animated short films! This pack includes: THEME, CONFLICT, DIALOGUE, FORESHADOWING & FLASHBACK, CHARACTER MOTIVATION, PLOT, AND PLOT TWIST!*DIGITAL VERSION: CLICK HERE*DIGITAL & PRINTABLE CLICK HERESHORT FILMS (links included)⭐ PLOT: GLUED⭐ PLOT TWIST: THE PRESENT⭐ DIALOGUE: FOR THE BIRDS⭐ CHARACTER MOTIVATION: SELFIE CAT⭐ FORESHADOWING & FLASHBACK: SNACK ATTACK⭐ THEME: JOY & HERONFOLLOW DIGIGOODS FOR FREEBIE AND
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5th - 8th
The Little Match Girl Christmas Short Story Analysis for the Common Core
The Little Match Girl is a classic story by Hans Christian Anderson. This analysis applies the common core standards for literature. The goal of the study is to challenge students with critical thinking questions directly connected to the text.
The study includes:
1. The story in block form with questions for each block.
2. Questions that are text-based and require analysis.
3. Using specific text to analyze the development of theme.
4. Analyzing the use of specific words and phrases to c
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4th - 8th
Plot Diagram Activity Using Disney Movies
This product contains everything you need to create a plot diagram sorting activity for your students. There are slips for Toy Story 3, The Lion King, and Cinderella. The teacher will cut the slips and place them in labeled envelopes or bags. The students must sort them onto a plot diagram, and can check their work with the included answer keys.
There are also a set of slips with the definitions of each term on the plot diagram (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution).
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5th - 9th
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Short Films Hair Love Theme Inference Plot Worksheets Literary Devices Elements
Guaranteed engagement with this animated short film workshop, Hair Love. It teaches inferencing, theme, foreshadowing, plot twist, symbolism, and conflict. This workshop highlights the work of black writer, Matthew Cherry, who aims to portray black fathers in a positive light and represent them fairly in the media. In this heartwarming film, a young father struggles to help his daughter fix her hair while her mother is recovering from chemotherapy. ❤ EASEL COMPATIBLEStudents work through the g
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4th - 8th
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Sequence the Story "For the Birds"
After watching the story "For the Birds" by Pixar, students can sequence the story by cutting out pictures and pasting them in the correct order. When they are finished, have them watch it again to check their own answers!Watch "For the Birds"
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K - 5th
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Teaching Literary Elements with Animated Short Films-"One Man Band"
Standards-based lessons that focus on plot elements, characterization, and theme. Within each focus area, there are variations in tasks for use with students that are "approaching standard" and "on standard." There is an additional page for students who have mastered the standard and are ready to "level up" that focuses on the literary device of poetic justice. Check out the preview for examples.The teacher's guide includes detailed instructions for differentiating the lessons.My goal in teachin
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5th - 8th
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ANIMATED PIXAR SHORT FILMS ONE PAGERS FOR LITERARY DEVICES ELEMENTS & TECHNIQUES
Fun, quick, engaging one-pagers for teaching LITERARY ELEMENTS, DEVICES, AND TECHNIQUES using animated short films! This DIGITAL pack includes: THEME, CONFLICT, DIALOGUE, FORESHADOWING & FLASHBACK, CHARACTER MOTIVATION, AND PLOT TWIST!*PRINTABLE VERSION: CLICK HERE*DIGITAL AND PRINTABLE VERSION: CLICK HERESHORT FILMS (links included)⭐ PLOT: GLUED⭐ PLOT TWIST: THE PRESENT⭐ DIALOGUE: FOR THE BIRDS⭐ CHARACTER MOTIVATION: SELFIE CAT⭐ FORESHADOWING & FLASHBACK: SNACK ATTACK⭐ THEME: JOY &
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5th - 8th
Short Films Characterization Character Traits Theme CARL AND ELLIE
Teach literary elements using this Pixar animated short film , Carl & Ellie from the movie UP! It is a highly engaging way to teach characterization, character traits, theme, and dialogue.This film may be may be cute, but it is packed with rigorous and challenging activities. Students will step through a complete character and theme analysis of Carl and Ellie and learn how real writers use characterization techniques to add layers and details to make realistic and fascinating stories. They w
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5th - 8th
Teaching Literary Elements with Animated Short Films: Piper
"Piper" is an Academy Award-winning short film from Pixar about a hungry sandpiper hatchling who must overcome her fear of the ocean waves while learning to dig beneath the sand for food by the shoreline. It’s an excellent story that illustrates how looking at a problem from a different perspective can lead to a solution.My goal in teaching with films is to give students an understanding of literary devices and themes through a very short and engaging shared text; an understanding that they can
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4th - 6th
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Book - Jumanji Puzzles (Wordsearch and Criss-Cross / Animals / Movie / SUB)
PRESTO!This download is for two fun puzzles that will work great as busy work, extra credit, sub lesson enhancement, or that perfect Friday afternoon time filler!Use one!Use both!Your download includes a WORDSEARCH and CRISS-CROSS GRID that focus on characters and items from Chris Van Allsburg's classic book JUMANJI! A perfect addition to any reading or language arts classroom!Answer key for both puzzles is provided!PRESTO!*This puzzle page was designed from a TPT buyer request. If you would l
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5th - 8th
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Pixar Short Film "Topo" Sequencing Picture Activity
First show your students the Pixar Short Film "Topo". Following the film, pass out the pictures and have your students cut and put into order. There are 5 pictures from the video. In order to make this activity more advanced, you could have your students create a foldable. They will glue in the picture and write a brief description of what happened during that scene.
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3rd - 8th
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Gift of the Magi: Story vs. Movie Guide
There's nothing like a meaningful & rigorous way to incorporate a short movie into the classroom during a busy holiday season! I pair my annual short story study of O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" with the Disney cartoon version found in Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas.It’s about a 20 minute film that pairs perfectly with ANY text version of this story. My students LOVE this version of the film, and it offers a lot of areas for comparison including plot element changes and additional charac
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: The Gift of the Magi Close Reading Unit Bundle
Short Films Character Inference Theme For The Birds Literary Elements & Devices
Pixar Short Film FOR THE BIRDS. Theme | Inference | Character | PlotShort Films are a fun way to teach literary elements, aka story elements. Print-&-Go resources make learning convenient for teachers and enjoyable for students. This workshop is perfect for introducing and/or reviewing literary elements. Students can see firsthand how professional writers use literary elements, and how these elements work together. Activities are simple, yet thought-provoking and effective for getting st
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5th - 8th
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Story vs. Movie Guide
There's nothing like a meaningful & rigorous way to incorporate a short movie into the classroom during a busy holiday season! I pair my annual short story study of Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" with the Disney cartoon version found in The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. It’s about a 30 minute film that pairs perfectly with ANY text version of this story. My students LOVE this version of the film, and it offers a lot of areas for comparison including plot element chan
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5th - 8th
Also included in: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Close Reading Unit Bundle
Sequence the Story "Presto"
After watching the story "Presto" by Pixar, students can sequence the story by cutting out pictures and pasting them in the correct order. When they are finished, have them watch it again to check their own answers!Watch "Presto"
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PreK - 6th
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Teaching Literary Elements with Animated Short Films: Presto
Use the animated short film "Presto" to teach plot, characterization, conflict, and theme. This engaging series of lessons also includes figurative language, the author's influence, poetic justice, and foil (a character type). Wrap up your film lessons by analyzing and writing a movie review.Teaching with animated shorts is a great way to engage struggling readers and English language learners. It gives them a scaffold that enables them to participate in discussions with peers about literary ter
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4th - 7th
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Sequence the Story "La Luna"
After watching the story "La Luna" by Pixar, students can sequence the story by cutting out pictures and pasting them in the correct order. When they are finished, have them watch it again to check their own answers!Watch "La Luna"
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K - 5th
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Compare & Contrast - Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood story graphic organizer including,- Title- Main Character- Character traits-Setting- Problem- ResolutionCompare and Contrast Venn Diagram- Little Red Riding Hood AND Honestly, Red Riding Hood was Rotten-Same AND Different-Empty Venn Diagram
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PreK - 5th
Also included in: Fairy Tales - Compare and Contrast & Story Structure
Cinderella Text vs Film Bundle
In this bundle you will receive all of the resources you need to teach a short unit comparing and contrasting the Grimm Brother's text version of Cinderella and Disney's Film version. With these items you can take your students through watching and reading both stories while taking focused notes, using those notes to answer challenging higher level thinking questions and culminate their learning with a narrative writing or recorded podcast. You will receive:Cinderella Text vs Film Lesson Sequenc
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5th - 8th
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Teaching Literary Elements with Animated Short Films: Feast
Discover rich educational opportunities with the animated short film Feast. This comprehensive lesson plan dives deep into the intricacies of storytelling and explores plot, tone/mood, theme, characterization, conflict, point of view, and memory moments.Unlock the potential of your students' analytical skills with engaging activities such as plot maps, essential questions, writing and discussion prompts, and a detailed example of a movie review for honing critical writing abilities.These lessons
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5th - 7th
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Movie Guide THEME for ANY P Short Films | Movies | Novels | Short Stories
Want to teach literary elements using Movies or Pixar short films and bring real world learning into your classroom? This series teaches students to analyze the THEME of ANY film or story. Students will learn how professional movie makers and writers develop a theme through conflict and resolution to bring meaning to their stories.❤ Culminating Activity: Students will be cast into the role of a screenwriter to develop their own theme to pitch to movie producers, using the knowledge they gained i
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4th - 8th
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5 Differentiated Plot Diagram Templates (for Any Novel, Film, or Short Story)
Recognizing plot structure is an important step in understanding and analyzing how good stories are told--whether it's a short story, a classic novel, or a film. Plot diagrams templates are a good way to help students visualize a narrative by recognizing and filling out the key components from a story. Whether you're doing a novel study, a film class, a creative writing unit, or any other lesson about storytelling, these five engaging templates serve as a valuable study tool or assessment tool f
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5th - 12th
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"Piper" Reviewing Elements of Literature with Pixar Shorts
Pixar shorts are a great way to review the elements of literature that will be sure to create high engagement! After students watch the Pixar Short "Piper", this resource can be used to think deeper about the story. Slides will review each topic and then provide an opportunity for students to analyze the short.8 Interactive activities in the slides cover:types of characterscharacter traitselements of plottypes of conflict and text to self connectionThese activities are fun for students to comple
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: BUNDLE Reviewing Elements of Literature with Pixar Shorts
Sequence the Story "Lifted"
After watching the story "Lifted" by Pixar, students can sequence the story by cutting out pictures and pasting them in the correct order. When they are finished, have them watch it again to check their own answers!Watch "Lifted"
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K - 5th
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