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Higher education english language arts movie guides for Microsoft PowerPoint
Study Unit to be used with Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
This wonderful book will come to life quickly in your classroom with the aid of this study unit. Included in this packet, you will find: Multiple ideas for a reading calendar, study guides (divided into five parts), quizzes, two assessment options (a 20 question multiple choice cumulative test or a test featuring 15 multiple choice questions, 25 true and false, and 5 essay questions), a student project, two different writing assignments (with student examples and rubrics), and four powerpoint p
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Pleasantville"COMPLETE UNIT EDITABLEActivities,Tests,Essays,AP Style,PowerPoint
TEACH ACADEMIC AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS USING FILMA 91 page COMPLETE unit on the film! It is the perfect film to use in an English, History, Sociology, Philosophy, and Film course. This unit has the similar set up as all units in the Academic Lessons store. NO "FLUFF": This unit focuses on LITERARY DEVICES, SKILLS APPLICATION, and FILM ANALYSIS. Unit includes viewing guide questions and quizzes, literary analysis activities, and AP style tests and essays. Includes a sample essay. Colored sti
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Teacher Pack - The Social Dilemma
This comprehensive teaching unit has been designed for teachers to use with The Social Dilemma (Netflix documentary-drama film - dir. Jeff Orlowski).Contents (4 digital/editable/printable files ready for immediate download and use):1. Teacher Guide - (14 page .pdf)An overviewSuggested Lesson OutlineTeacher Answer Guide to Student BookletInquiry learning - focus questionsAssignment/Extension activitiesFurther resources/reading links2. Student Booklet (10 page - in .pdf/.doc formats):Pre-viewing a
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Teacher Pack - Barbie (film dir by Greta Gerwig) - Complete teaching unit
This teaching unit is based upon the 2023 feature film, Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig. The film imagines the iconic Barbie doll experiencing an existential crisis leading to an adventure into the real world on a journey of self-discovery. Through a blend of satire and sincerity, the film works to acknowledge Barbie’s unrealistic body type and the impact this has had on children over time, while celebrating her role as a feminist icon. Ideas about toxic masculinity and the importance of feelin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Knives Out (2019) Film Study
A Google slideshow covering the 2019 film Knives Out directed by Rian Johnson.Slideshow covers the following terms:- Bird's Eye View- Ensemble Cast- Establishing Shot- Film Lighting- Focal Point- Foreshadowing- Genres- High Angle Shot- Juxtaposition- Long Shot- Low Angle Shot- Mise-en-Scene- Mood- Murder Mystery Tropes- Negative Space- Over-the-shoulder shot- Red Herring- Setting- Shallow Focus- Symbols- Theme
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Romeo and Juliet Dicaprio (1996) Film Guide (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
Now with questions! Available in either Google Slides OR PowerPoint. The modern Romeo + Juliet film starring Leonardo Dicaprio is a great teaching tool to help connect the events of the play into a modern context. This presentation will serve as a fantastic tool for teachers looking to use the film either as a fun activity or a serious writing assignment (Included is a compare and contrast assignment that links the movie with the play). Either way, this presentation will allow the students to
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Contemporary Possibilities - The Complete BUNDLE!
Prepare yourself for Prelim Module A: Contemporary Possibilities with this bundle.Includes:__________________________________________________1. INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY POSSIBILITIESIntroduction to Contemporary PossibilitiesTeacher slides with brainstorm, discussion images, notes and introductory module questions.4 page student handout including module breakdown, rubric + activities, key word glossary match.Web QuestTeacher slides with video, prompts and reflection question2 page student han
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
V for Vendetta Film Study
A Google slide/PowerPoint companion piece to the film V for Vendetta. The Google Slide/PowerPoint should be used before and after viewing the film.It covers the following terms:- Allusion- Anti-Establishment- Bird's Eye View- Canted- Characterization- Character Foil- Close-Up- Color- Crosscutting- Editing- Extreme Close-Up- Extreme Long Shot- Flashback- Framing- High Angle Shot- Internal Framing- Lighting (Practical, Fill Light, Bounce Light)- Mise-En-Scene- Motifs- Negative Space- Over the Shou
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse
A Google slide/PowerPoint companion piece to the film Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse. The Google Slide/PowerPoint should be used before and after viewing the film. It covers the following film and language arts terms:- Blocking - Costumes- Depth- Flashbacks- Focal Point- Halftone Patterns- High Angle- Internal Framing- Leading Lines- Match Cut- Mise-en-Scene- Montage- Movie Sequels Criteria (New antagonist, defeated protagonist, plot elements, visual characteristics)- Non Linear Storytelling
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Short Film Worksheet Bundle: Inclusion and Diversity
Bundle includes the following short film PDF worksheets:Loop Short Film Worksheet (Autism, Special Needs, Inclusion, Diversity, SPED)Use this short film to introduce the topic of NonverbalAutism or other special needs in your classroom. This worksheet takes the ideas from the short film and has students expand on the perceptions of both autistic children and those that work with them.Float Short Film Worksheet (Autism, Special Needs, Inclusion, Diversity, SPED)Use this short film to introduce th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Barbie Film Study 2023 Greta Gerwig
A Google slide/PowerPoint companion piece to the film Barbie. The Google Slide/PowerPoint should be used before and after viewing the film.It covers the following terms:- Backlighting- Cinematography- Close Up- Costumes/Costume Designer- Director of Photography- Dissolve- Establishing Shot- Extreme Long Shot- Film Influences (The Wizard of Oz, Dr. Strangelove, The Shining, Singing in the Rain)- Flashback- Internal Framing- Long Shot- Match Cut Montage- Monologue (Direct Approach, Monologue deliv
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hugo Film Study
A Google slideshow covering the 2011 film Hugo directed by Martin Scorsese.Slideshow covers the following terms:Aspect Ratio Bird's Eye ViewCinematographyClose-UpColor PaletteCostumesDolly ShotEstablishing ShotsExtreme Close-UpFlashbackFull ShotHigh AngleHigh Key LightingInternal FramingIris ShotLightingLong ShotLow Angle ShotLow Key LightingMatch Cut DissolveMise-en-sceneMotifOver the Shoulder ShotPoint of View ShotPush InSettingSoundThemeTracking Shot
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Lady Bird Film Study
A Google slide/PowerPoint companion piece to the film Lady Bird. The Google Slide/PowerPoint should be used before and after viewing the film.It covers the following terms and also includes 3 slides on director Greta Gerwig's director style and trademarks.- Character Introduction- Color Value- Cut- Depth- Focal Point- Hard Cuts- Hard Lighting- Jump Cuts- Juxtaposition- Key Characters- Long Shot- Match Cut- Medium Shot- Mise-en-Scene- Monologues (Direct, Monologue delivered to others, Roving Figu
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Dune (2021) Film Study
A Google slide/PowerPoint companion piece to the film Dune. The Google Slide/PowerPoint should be used before and after viewing the film.It covers the following terms:- Aerial Perspective- Aspective View- Cinematographer- Close Up- Continuity Editing- Creating a villain (Performance, motivation, effectiveness)- Crosscutting- Echoing shapes- Editing- Fade to Black- Film adaptation- Flashforward- Framing- Internal Framing- J Cut- Key Light- Layering- L Cut- Lead Room- Lens flare- Mise-en-Scene- Mo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Teacher Pack - Edward Scissorhands (Film) - Complete teaching unit
Complete teaching unit, including assessment, for the iconic modern gothic fairytale film, Edward Scissorhands, directed by Tim Burton in 1990. The narrative feature film has become a modern classic for its clever reimagining of the gothic genre set in 1950s suburbia.This comprehensive Teacher Pack – Edward Scissorhands equips educators with all that’s needed to deliver high-quality learning experiences focusing on gothic elements and the messages of this iconic film, especially those relating t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Shutter Island Film Study
A Google slideshow covering the 2010 film Shutter Island directed by Martin Scorsese.Slideshow covers the following terms:- Ambiguous Ending- Anagram- Angle of Destiny- Asynchronous Sound- Cinematography- Close Up- Crosscutting- Dolly shot- Editing- Establishing Shot - Exposition- Foreshadowing- Freeze Frame- Genre = Mystery- High Key lighting- L-Cut- Long Shot- Low Key lighting- Music Supervisor- Mise-en-scene- Over the Shoulder Shot- Point of Focus- Point of View Shot- Pull In- Writing
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fight Club Film Study | Slide show | US format
David Fincher's film will certainly give your students food for thought. A slide show to support over 20 lessons looking at film structure and more, there is over a month's worth of material for you to choose from. Links included. The contents of the slideshow are as follows: Introduction to film Initial viewingInitial viewing quizStructureCharactersSettingTechniquesSound, Light, Camera!Glossary of termsThemesCritical reviewPhilosophyDirector's thoughtsPhilosophyContextOther works on a themeRefe
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Fight Club Film Study | Total Teaching Bundle | US format
American Beauty Film Study | Google Slide Show | US format
A film study Google slideshow for Sam Mendes American Beauty, with over 40 slides of resources, lessons, lecture notes, outbound links and tasks than you will use in a term. It is a steal for $10, and am selling it separate to the bundles so that teachers can try out my resources while I get the store established, and hopefully encourage you to come back and buy a bundle later. Contents include; IntroductionInitial Viewing StructureCharactersStyleSetting SoundSymbols and motifs Themes Close vi
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Also included in: American Beauty Film Study | Total Teaching Bundle | Us format
Teacher Pack - ELVIS (film by Luhrmann) - complete teaching unit
What makes a legend? This complete teaching unit focuses on the 2022 biopic, Elvis, directed by Baz Luhrmann. The film makes a representation of the legendary life of musician and performer Elvis Presley with a spotlight on the influence of Colonel Tom Parker.This comprehensive Teacher Pack – Elvis equips educators of middle/upper secondary students to deliver high-quality student learning experiences (for the English/Media learning areas) to examine how representations are made in a biographica
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Romeo and Juliet Film Versions: Old and New BUNDLE
51 SLIDES!!! Using BOTH film versions of Romeo and Juliet is a great teaching tool! In this Powerpoint you will find guides to both the Zeffirelli (1968) Romeo and Juliet film starring Olivia Hussey and the Dicaprio film (1996) that updates the play into a modern setting. This Powerpoint will serve as a fantastic tool for teachers looking to use the films either as a fun activity or a serious writing assignment (Included is a compare and contrast assignment that links the movie with the play).
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Teacher Pack - The Rescue (Documentary Film)
This teaching unit is based upon the 2021 documentary, The Rescue, directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. The film focuses on the gripping and inspirational rescue of a team of 12 soccer players and their coach from a flooded Thailand cave in 2018. · What’s possible in an impossible situation?· What is true courage?· What makes each of us unique? This comprehensive Teacher Pack – The Rescue equips educators of secondary students with a range of tools to deliver high-quality learn
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Teacher Pack - Ms Represented (Documentary series, 2021) - Complete unit
Powerful, important and timely.This complete teaching unit, including four assessment options, focuses on the 2021 documentary series, Ms Represented, written, created and hosted by Annabel Crabb, and directed by Stamatia Maroupas. The highly-relevant series (comprised of four episodes) charts the achievements and challenges faced by women in Australian politics, from 1894 to today.This comprehensive Teacher Pack – Ms Represented equips educators of secondary school students (Years 9-12) with al
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
10 Things I Hate About You teaching resources
Teaching Taming of the Shrew? Show the modern-adaptation of Shakespeare's play to engage students in this classic romantic comedy. Included is a PPT to teach students about the use of stock characters. While students watch 10 Things I Hate About You, they will analyze how the stock characters do and do not conform to stereotypes and determine what themes may be learned form the characters on a movie guide. Additional materials include: warm-up for day 2 reviewing stock characters, warm-up f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Mummy (1999) Film Study
A Google slideshow covering the 1999 film The Mummy directed by Stephen Summers.Slideshow covers the following terms:- Background- Blurry Camera- Canted Camera Angle- Character Introduction- CGI- Close Up- Crane Shot- Cutaway- Extreme Close Up- Foreground- Genre- High Angle Shot- Invisible Cut- Internal Framing- Lead Room- Low-angle shot- Match Cut Dissolve- Mise-en-scene- Over the shoulder shot- Pan- Passage of Time in Film- Point of View Shot- Pull back- Rack Focus - Reaction Shot- Scale- Silh
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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