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Princess Bride Film Study, Movie Guide + Activities, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS
William Goldman’s The Princess Bride is the perfect fairy tale to use with secondary students, but it’s not enough to just hit “play” on the DVD. Instead, add a layer of rigor to your students’ study of The Princess Bride with this packet of print-and-teach materials that will take four days to complete while entertaining and challenging your teens.Materials in this 18-page film study include (PDF + Google Drive versions of student handouts):• A suggested lesson procedure page with calendar (1 p
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8th - 11th
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Pixar-like Shorts: Films For Christmas/Winter Activities Literary Elements Theme
Pixar-like Short Film LITERARY AND NARRATIVE WRITING Workshop: HEY DEER!Looking for a fun way to teach theme, plot, setting, and narrative writing. This winter themed workshop is both rigorous and adorable! It can be used for a Christmas activity, but it is also a great winter activity, appropriate for students who don't celebrate this holiday.Students will use the graphic organizers to analyze the plot of Hey Deer!, then use STORYBOARD templates to plan and write their own narrative. DIFFERENTI
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5th - 8th
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Christmas OR Winter Pixar-like Short Films Literary Devices THEME & NARRATIVE
HEY DEER! ANIMATED PIXAR SHORT FILM! Great for Christmas OR winter ELA. Short films are the perfect way to teach narrative writing and literary elements and devices. This workshop guides students through an analysis of 6 basic literary elements to prepare them for the culminating narrative writing task. Students watch the film directly from their slides and work through all of the guided activities.❤ Winter themed- but NO direct Christmas referencesSettingCharacters/CharacterizationPoint of View
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6th - 9th
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3 Pack Bundle - Adventure Movie Guide Questions + Activities
Who doesn't love a great 80's adventure movie? Engross your students into these great movies and handouts. ★★ Check out the full previews! ★★Come get this discounted offer of 3 sets of adventure film guides (The Goonies, The Princess Bride, E.T). The pack includes the following movie comprehension questions + extra activities:*****************************************************************1. The GooniesThis includes:PART 1 - Students have 20 minutes to complete this part, which will be followed
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6th - 9th
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Hocus Pocus Movie Activities - Creative Writing Fun!
Hocus Pocus is a Halloween classic beloved by all! These *FOUR* activity worksheets provide the perfect post-film fun! Practice the plot diagram, literary elements, writing "spell" haikus and limericks, and imagining a different ending for the film!This bundle is the ideal print-and-go sub plan during the Halloween season, especially for teachers who may be gone longer than a day. INCLUDES:*Hocus Pocus Literary Elements & Plot Diagram*Spellbound: Write Your Own Spell Poems!*Write A Rap activ
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8th - 11th
Percy Jackson Movie Activities, Modern Myth Creative Writing, Grades 5-12
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is the perfect way to reinforce Greek Mythology! The visually-appealing movie guide includes questions that ask about each of the mythological references, as well as general comprehension questions. Once you've finished watching the film, students get to write their OWN modern day myth (just like 21st century Percy Jackson!). INCLUDES: - Movie Guide (2 pages)- Answer Key (2 pages)- Write a Modern Myth Creative Writing Activity (1 page).......................
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5th - 12th
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Narrative Writing With Graphic Organizers ANIMATED SHORT FILMS & Rubric
Narrative writing that students will actually WANT to do using ANIMATED SHORT FILMS! In this workshop, students are guided through literary devices, elements, and techniques, to learn how to create an exciting narrative story. Students will analyze literary techniques through the lense of animated short films, and complete mini-lessons and activities. Then, students will use graphic organizers and guided writing companions to map out and write their own narratives. *PREFER THE DIGITAL VERSION?
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Using Disney's Moana to Learn About the Hero's Journey and Elements of a Story
Teaching the Hero's Journey by itself doesn't quite cover everything we need students to understand about story. The Story Plot elements don't touch on the hero and what it takes for readers to feel satisfied at the end. But how do you blend these two approaches to story together?
With Disney's Moana, of course!
The Hero's Journey is universal narrative pattern that is a constant in drama, storytelling, and myth. The archetype, AKA The Hero, is central to all stories.
The Story Plot Elements
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Not Grade Specific
Animated Short Films Theme Plot Narrative Writing Activity GLUED Literary Device
Here's a literary workshop that students beg to do! In this workshop, students are guided through a full Pixar interactive plot analysis of the short film Glued. Students will then use the knowledge they've learned about plot development to create their own narrative story using the plot templates.DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE HEREFILM SUMMARY:In this funny film, a mother realizes her child is addicted to video games so she tries desperately to persuade him to play outside. Finally, in a hilarious c
Grades:
5th - 8th
3 Pack Bundle - The Chronicles of Narnia Movie Guide Questions + Activities
Come get this discounted offer of 3 sets of film guides (The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, Voyage of the Dawn Treader). ★★ Check out the full previews! ★★This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher. The pack includes the following movie comprehension questions + extras:*****************************************************************The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Inc.The 15 page movie guide with activity
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4th - 9th
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Short Film Christmas ELA Activities Character Theme Setting Literary Devices
Pixar short films are a super fun way to teach character traits, characterization, and character analysis! This Google Classroom workshop has mega fun appeal, but is also rigorous and challenging, teaching students a deep understanding of what makes phenomenal characters, and how to use specific methods to create their own characters. Knick KnackPDF, PowerPoint, and Google Slides version includedVideo embedded in the workshop so students can watch and rewind while they workStudents will analyze
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Short Film Workshops Literary Elements THEME SETTING CHARACTER CONFLICT
2 Pack Bundle - Percy Jackson Movie Guide Questions + Activities
Come get this discounted offer of 2 movie guides to accompany the Percy Jackson series (The Lightning Thief, Sea of Monsters). ★★ Check out the full previews for each movie guide! ★★The pack includes the following movie comprehension questions + extras:*****************************************************************Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Movie Guide + Activities (Color & B/W)This 10 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightni
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4th - 8th
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3 Pack Bundle - Roald Dahl Movie Guide Questions + Extra Activities
Come get this discounted offer of 3 sets of Roald Dahl movie guides (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG, Matilda).★★ Check out the full previews! ★★These guides may also work well as sub plans for your substitute teacher.Roald Dahl's stories are magical and whimsical, and these movies based on the author's work are a perfect accompaniment to his novels. The pack includes the following movie comprehension questions + activities:********************************************************1
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3rd - 8th
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Pixar Short Film Umbrella/Short Story Unit/Plot Diagram/Flashback/Theme
Your students will have a blast learning the short story elements and plot diagram structure, flashback, theme, and inference while watching this engaging short film called "Umbrella".Featured:Video for Short Story Elements"Umbrella"-videos that show the start point that corresponds to the plot structure diagramExposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution slidesQuestion slidesAnswer slidesRelated Products⭐ Pixar Short Film BUNDLE/Flashback/Short Story Elements/Characterization/P
Grades:
5th - 8th
3 Pack Bundle - Movie Guides From Books - Questions + Extra Activities
Come get this 39 page discounted offer of 3 sets of movie guides for films based on books (Bridge to Terabithia, Wonder & The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe). ★★ Check out the full previews! ★★These guides may also work well as sub plans for your substitute teacher. The pack includes the following movie comprehension questions + activities:********************************************************1. Bridge to Terabithia This 6 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Bridge to Terabit
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4th - 6th
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Hey Deer Short Film Workshop Winter Theme Narrative Plot Story Elements
PIXAR SHORT FILMS are the perfect way to teach narrative writing and to analyze the elements of literature! This full unit, digital interactive workshop studies the short film, HEY DEER! It guides students through an analysis of the 6 basic literary elements to prepare them for the culminating narrative writing assignment. Students watch the film directly from their slides and work through all of the fun activities. ❤ Winter themed- but no direct Christmas referencesSettingCharacters/Characteriz
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: December Literary Analysis and Pi Short Film For Google Classroom Unit 4
3 Pack Bundle - Christmas Movie Guide Questions + Extra Activities - Part 1
Come get this discounted offer of 3 sets of Christmas film guides (A Christmas Carol, Frozen and Rise of the Guardians). ★★ Check out the full previews! ★★Who doesn't love watching Christmas movies? Engross your students into these great movies and handouts. These guides may also work well as sub plans for your substitute teacher. The pack includes the following movie comprehension questions + extras:************************************************************1. A Christmas Carol This 12 page mo
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Not Grade Specific
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The Iron Giant: Novel & Film Discussion Questions (editable)
This is a Google doc. After purchase you will download a PDF with a link to the resource.An editable, Common Core-aligned set of discussion questions and vocabulary activities for use with the novel, The Iron Giant, by Ted Hughes (originally published as The Iron Man in 1968) and the 1999 film, The Iron Giant, directed by Brad Bird. The film is a very loose adaptation of the novel; though plot and characters differ quite a bit between works, they share some common themes, among them, friendship
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Good Will Hunting - Activites, Essay questions, and Quiz
Good Will Hunting Movie and Teaching Guide! This guide includes the following:
1. Overview of the main characters (for you, the instructor)
2. What Would They Read? - A take-home or library/computer lab assignment that encourages students to begin thinking more in terms of the main characters in the films. Through this relatively simple exercise, students can work on their research skills, reading comprehension as well as their ability to distill information succinctly.
3. Final Exam Questions
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Hairspray + Race
This [FULL UNIT] .packet of 5+ student worksheets leads classes through NBC's Hairspray Live! Production (though it could work with any production of Hairspray--just uses logos from "Live"), asking them to consider questions about body image, being an ally, fighting for what you believe in, using music to peacefully protest, and race equality in entertainment. It has them committing to stand up for others and considering how they can take action in contemporary civil social movements they believ
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Finding Theme With Short Films
SHORT FILMS are the perfect way to teach literary elements! This digital, interactive workshop studies the short film, Joy and Heron and guides students through an analysis of the 6 basic literary elements to prepare them for the culminating narrative writing assignment. Students watch the film directly from their slides and work through all of the fun activities. ❤ Literary Elements Covered:ThemeSettingCharactersPredictionPlot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolutionCu
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4th - 7th
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Introduction to Coming of Age as a Genre
Introduction to Coming of Age as a film genre.Includes 27 pages of content and activities.Breaks down 9 main themes within COAConnects with 'Coming of Age' worksheet (free)Duration around 2 x 45 minute classes
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Pixar Short Film/Short Story Unit/Plot Structure Diagram/Flashback
Your students will have a blast learning the short story elements and plot diagram structure while watching this engaging short film called "Snack Attack".Featured:Video for Short Story Elements"Snack Attack"-videos that show the start point that corresponds to the plot structure diagramExposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution slidesQuestion slidesAnswer slidesRelated Products⭐ Pixar Short Film BUNDLE/Flashback/Short Story Elements/Characterization/Plot⭐ Pixar Short Film Umb
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Dress Coded Carrie Firestone Novel Study/Pixar Film BUNDLE
2 Pack Bundle - The Hunger Games Movie Guide Questions + Activities
Come get this discounted offer of 2 movie guides to accompany the Hunger Games series (The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games - Catching Fire). ★★ Check out the full previews for each movie guide! ★★The pack includes the following movie comprehension questions + extras:*****************************************************************The Hunger Games Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Inc.This 11 page movie guide with activity handouts is for the film "The Hunger Games (2012)" Great introduction t
Grades:
7th - 12th
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