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Middle school english language arts movie guides
Hidden Figures (2016): Movie Guide (Google Docs, EASEL, & PDF)
This is the story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. This product includes 32-questions to help keep your students focused and engaged throughout the movie. The video guide is time stamped, which allows teachers to chunk the movie into parts and to easily pick up where the class left off. I have also included a character reference guide and some "fact vs. fiction" insight into the movie. Lastly, this
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6th - 11th
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Inc.
This 12 page movie guide with handouts accompanies the film "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)". ★★ Check out the full preview! ★★This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.Part 1 - Students have 20 minutes to complete this part, which will be followed on with a class discussion and sharing answers. There are 6 questions based around concentration camps, the persecution of Jews and Adolf Hitler; asking for their thoughts and feelings about certain situations rega
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7th - 10th
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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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Remember the Titans (2000): Complete Movie Guide
This 24-question movie guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. This movie guide comes with an answer key. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!Movie overview: "Set in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1971, the fact-based story begins with the integration of black and white students at T. C. Williams High School. This effort to improve race relations is most keenly felt on the school's football team, the Titans, and bigoted tempers flare when a black head coach (Washingto
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6th - 12th
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Coco Movie Guide | Day of the Dead Activities | Questions | Differentiated
This 16 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Coco (2017)". ★★ Check out the full preview! ★★Great to watch to learn more about Mexican culture and Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.Steeped in Mexican culture and folklore, the movie follows young Miguel whose dreams of becoming a musician are hampered by his family's ban on music. Magically entering the Land of the Dead, Miguel embarks on an ex
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1st - 6th
Also included in: 2 Pack Day of the Dead Movie Guide Bundle | Questions | Activities
McFarland, USA (2015): Complete Movie Guide
A cross country coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders. This 24-question movie guide will help your students stay focused and it will help your students get the most out of this powerfully inspiring movie. This product includes a character chart as well as a critical thinking question for discussion. Ready to print and ready to use! No prep needed!
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7th - 11th
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Inside Out Movie Guide: Questions and Activity
Inside Out Movie Questions and ActivityWhile viewing the film "Inside Out," students will be able to fill out a plot diagram, answer comprehension questions, and create their own mind map. This will keep them engaged while also practicing the skills they have learned in your class!It is the perfect activity to do at the end of the year!*******************************************************************************************************Check out my other Movie Guides Here:★Onward★Encanto★Raya a
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4th - 9th
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Freedom Writers (2007): Complete Movie Guide
The movie is based on the book The Freedom Writers Diary by teacher Erin Gruwell who wrote the story based on Woodrow Wilson Classical High School in Eastside, Long Beach, California. The title is a play on the term "Freedom Riders", referring to the multiracial civil rights activists who tested the U.S. Supreme Court decision ordering the desegregation of interstate buses in 1961.This 29-question movie guide (includes both higher level and lower level questions) will help your students get the
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7th - 12th
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The Wizard of Oz MEGA Pack of Worksheets
Follow the yellow brick row to this amazing set of worksheets for the musical, the Wizard of Oz. Just print the pages you want, pass them out and press play for quick, easy, educational activities that will make your class' viewing of The Wizard of Oz even more memorable.This product gives you a wide variety of worksheets, writing prompts and activities to use with your students. This set was designed for grades 1-8 but could easily work for high school classes as well. Check out the preview
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1st - 8th
Also included in: Musicals MEGA BUNDLE of Worksheets
Pixar Short Video Guide Bundle | SAVE 35% | Theme | Plot | Infer | 10 PACK
This Pixar Short Video Guide Bundle | SAVE 35% | Theme | Plot | Infer | Questions are great to have in your emergency fun toolkit for ELA substitutes, short no-prep lessons, or supplemental material for your English class. Each product in the bundle includes:A student movie guide, PDF print version (2 pages)A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 pages)A Google Forms Version of the Movie GuideAn answer key (2 pages) IS included with this movie guide, however many answers will
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3rd - 7th
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WallE Movie Questions
This is a worksheet that can be used while students watch Disney's Wall-E. This worksheet goes in sequence and an answer key is provided. Some examples of the questions are below.
What happened on Earth that made it inhabitable for human life?
What is Wall-E’s purpose on Earth?
The small white machine attempts to destroy anything that ______________. But it makes friends with Wall E’s friend, a ______________________.
What does proof of photosynthesis mean for the humans on board the Axiom?
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5th - 8th
"The Giver" Book vs Movie Comparison Worksheet
This 2 page worksheet guides students in comparing and contrasting "The Giver" book and movie. They can complete the worksheet as they are watching the movie, or it can be an activity they do afterwards. They will use critical-thinking skills to analyze character and plot changes, while also answering additional opinion-based questions.
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5th - 12th
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12 Angry Men Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (NR - 1957)
12 Angry Men Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (NR - 1957) guides students through this classic, gripping and engaging film that is still relevant today. Challenge your students to really connect with the characters in this film by thinking critically about each thought-provoking questions on the movie guide. Students can learn life lessons from the film about prejudice, logic, and being open-minded.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this mov
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8th - 12th
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Workbook: PRINT Novel Study
NEWLY UPDATED SEPT 2023!This 60+ page workbook for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone includes SEVENTEEN chapter work sets, FOUR vocabulary review activities, THIRTEEN literature exercises, a movie/book comparison guide, and a final test. This novel study is available in print (b+w and color), AND HAS A COMPATIBLE MODIFIED VERSION adapted with word banks & hints for lower-ability learners. Key included.For the PRINT AND GOOGLE SLIDES option, click here.WORKBOOK CONTAINS:COVER PAGE + TABLE
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3rd - 6th
Annie Musical MEGA Pack of Worksheets
Who doesn’t love the musical Annie? The songs will be popular with your music students and this no-prep, print and go worksheet set will make you pretty happy too.This Annie Mega Pack gives you a wide variety of worksheets, writing prompts and activities to use with your students. This set was designed for grades 1-8 but could easily work for high school classes as well. Check out the preview for a list of activities with suggested grade levels. Most of the activities in this set require no
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2nd - 8th
Also included in: Musicals MEGA BUNDLE of Worksheets
Before, During, After Reading Activities for ANY text! Reading Strategies Bundle
Does your ELA teacher toolkit need some engaging before, during, and after reading strategies? Perhaps you are excited to teach a new novel but can't find any resources for it. Maybe you enjoy your creating your own lesson plans but need some time-saving templates. Possibly you are looking for fun reading activities that aren't worksheets. No matter your ELA activities goals, this Before, During, and After Reading Bundle has you covered!With this Before, During and After reading strategies bundl
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7th - 12th
Dead Poets Society Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form (PG - 1989)
This Dead Poets Society Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG - 1989) encourages students to think critically. Analyze Neil's relationship with his father and discuss the possible factors that influenced his suicide and who the school makes the 'scapegoat'. Explore Mr. Keating's teaching philosophy, how he inspires his students, and how he brought Todd out of his shell.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for yo
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7th - 12th
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Movie Response Unit | Film Analysis & Review | Media Literacy | Digital & Print
⭐ Make MOVIES and VISUAL TEXTS A MEANINGFUL learning opportunity in 2024 with this UPDATED and engaging collection of FILM STUDY graphic organizers, activities and tools your students will love. ⭐ All the hard work is done for you with NO PREPARATION REQUIRED for this DIGITAL and PRINT MEDIA LITERACY resource.This collection of 27 INDEPENDENT TASKS and GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS takes students beyond the hype, special effects and trailers to look at visual literacy from several perspectives, offering D
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Innovative Substitute Teaching Bundle | No Prep Sub Plans
Remember the Titans Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slide (PG-2000)
Remember the Titans Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 2000) challenges students to think critically about this classic, inspiring story about breaking down barriers. Explore how Coach Boone unites his players and teaches them how to work as a team, protect and respect each other. This is a great film to teach your students how to see past physical appearance and see people for their character.★You're In Good Hands★Although this movie guide doesn't have many ratings yet,
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Special Requested Custom Movie Guide Bundle | 10 Movie Guides | SAVE 35%
The Hunger Games Movie Unit, Questions/Activities, Lesson Plan
This set of activities for use with The Hunger Games movie is perfect if you are supplementing your novel study with the movie follow-up or if you are doing the movie as a stand-alone unit. These lessons are not book v. movie comparisons. Thus, they are unique in that not only are they designed to make the most out of the viewing experience, but also they could be used during reading for differentiating or as a quick review at the end of the novel study - a very flexible product! Student Exper
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6th - 10th
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The Greatest Showman Movie Guide (Answer Key Included/Great for End of Year!)
The 2017 film, The Greatest Showman, is a wonderful movie that celebrates our unique qualities and talents. It looks at the story of P.T. Barnum, played by Hugh Jackman, and his early days of the circus. This would be a great film to use for an end of the year film or when helping students celebrate how we are all created differently and with our own talents. It would also be a wonderful addition for a unit on musicals. The movie also stars Zac Efron, Zendaya, Keala Settle, and Michelle Will
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: 4 Pack Movie Bundle
SciFi Short Story & Artificial Intelligence Movie Analysis AI Google Drive & PDF
Tap into students' interest in artificial intelligence tools, like ChatGPT and DALL-E, and teach them how to “read” a movie in just the same way that we closely read literature. This five-day lesson begins with a study of Brian Aldiss’ short story, “Supertoys Last All Summer Long,” and continues will a full-movie viewing and analysis of A.I. Artificial Intelligence, a 2001 film directed by Steven Spielberg and inspired by Aldiss' science fiction short story. After analyzing Aldiss’ futuristic ta
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8th - 11th
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Moana Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included (Color + Black & White)
This 21 page movie guide with handouts for the classroom accompanies the film "Moana (2016)".★★ Check out the full preview! ★★This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.This includes the following worksheets:• Pre-viewing tasks about Legends and Myths (reading comprehension & discussion)• 25 comprehension questions in chronological order with answers.• 25 multiple choice comprehension questions in chronological order with answers.• Drawing and writing about 4 cha
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2nd - 6th
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Wonder Movie Guide | Film Questions | Worksheet | (PG - 2017)
This Wonder Movie Guide challenges students to get in touch with their empathetic and sympathetic nature by analyzing the stories within this incredible film. This resource will help students implement the real life lessons that Wonder has to offer. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 14 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students t
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: DIFFERENTIATED Wonder Movie Guide Bundle | SAVE 25%
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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.
Discover printable and digital English language arts resources
On TPT, English language arts resources come in various forms: from interactive notebooks and task cards to small-group activities and individual worksheets. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of ELA concepts, or to reteach a tricky concept. By incorporating ELA resources from TPT into your teaching toolbox, you can create an engaging learning experience that strengthens students’ understanding of ELA concepts.
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital English language arts worksheets, TPT has an extensive collection of resources across topics and grade levels. No matter what ELA topic your students are working on — whether you’re teaching the parts of speech to 1st graders or argumentative essay writing to 10th graders — TPT has instructional materials that are designed to help with any ELA learning need. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning ELA will be so much easier.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your English Language Arts lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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