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Middle school short stories movie guides for Google Apps
Pixar-like Shorts Plot Theme Character Literary Elements Worksheets & Slides SEL
Pixar SHORT FILMS are the perfect way to teach literary elements and SEL! 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. Film Synopsis: A cute puppy, Joy, scuffles with an ornery Heron when the bird tries to steal her owner's fishing worms.
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5th - 8th
Pixar-like Shorts: Films For Theme Inference Plot Foreshadowing Writing Alma
Alma - a short film literary element study that students will actually WANT to do! ❤AWARD WINNING PIXAR-like SHORT FILM: ALMA This spooky workshop focuses on how a professional writer uses literary elements to foreshadow trouble. Students learn that literary elements interact to shape the story and will use these elements to create an alternate ending. LITERARY ELEMENTS/DEVICES:FORESHADOWING-Students learn specific foreshadowing techniquesMAKING INFERENCES-Searching For CluesPLOT-Creepy plot el
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5th - 8th
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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Pixar-like Animated Shorts Plot Conflict Inference Literary Devices & Elements
Engage your students with this fun literary workshop for use with Pix Short Film, Defective Detective. This workshop focuses on Inferences, Plot, and Internal & External Conflict. Tried and true winner with students and teachers!❤ FILM SUMMARY: A detective with a "defective" overreactive imagination tries to solve a case, but instead ends up angering an old lady who he thinks is in trouble. He picks up on all of the wrong clues and believes she is being assaulted, but in reality, she is onl
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5th - 8th
PIXAR -like Shorts Literary Analysis Devices Elements Plot Theme SEL Activities
FULL LITERARY UNIT! TEACH LITERARY ELEMENTS AND ANALYSIS WITH AN AWARD-WINNING ANIMATED SHORT FILM: THE PRESENT. TEACH LITERARY ELEMENTS AND ANALYSIS WITH AN AWARD-WINNING ANIMATED SHORT FILM: THE PRESENT. In this workshop, students learn to identify characterization techniques, plot twist, theme, conflict, and symbolism and how make inferences based on evidence from the film. Includes constructed response writing prompts with sample answers for everything. CULMINATING ACTIVITIES:❤ DESIGN A THE
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5th - 8th
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
Pixar shorts films theme plot flashback foreshadowing SEL literary elements
COMPREHENSIVE LITERARY ELEMENT UNIT! Animated short film workshop, Snack Attack is a PROVEN FUN AND EFFECTIVE way to teach literary analysis! This workshop focuses on foreshadowing, flashback, character traits, dialogue, theme and conflict. Tried and true winner with students and teachers!CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE ONLY VERSION❤ FILM SUMMARY: A cranky old lady believes the teen boy on the bench next to her is stealing her cookies. But she realizes through a flashback that she had unwittingly s
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5th - 8th
Teaching Literary Elements with Animated Short Films: The Lost Thing
This set of standards-based lessons includes an examination of plot, conflict, setting, mood, symbolism, and theme. Teach advanced lessons for secondary students on setting, mood, symbolism, and theme using the picture book, "Lost and Found" by Shaun Tan or the Oscar Award-winning short film "The Lost Thing" (book/film not included). The Lost Thing is a story about a boy who finds a strange creature on the beach. He decides that it must be lost and that he must find where this creature belongs.
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Five Short Films for Teaching Theme
PIXAR ANIMATED SHORT FILMS ONE PAGERS LITERARY DEVICES ELEMENTS & TECHNIQUES
Fun, quick, engaging one-pagers for teaching LITERARY ELEMENTS, DEVICES, AND TECHNIQUES using animated short films! This DIGITAL/PRINTABLE pack includes: THEME, CONFLICT, DIALOGUE, FORESHADOWING & FLASHBACK, CHARACTER MOTIVATION, AND PLOT TWIST!Don't need both digital and printable? You can purchase them separately:⭐PRINTABLE VERSION: CLICK HERE⭐DIGITAL ONLY VERSION: CLICK HERESHORT FILMS (links included)⭐ PLOT: GLUED⭐ PLOT TWIST: THE PRESENT⭐ DIALOGUE: FOR THE BIRDS⭐ CHARACTER MOTIVATION: S
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5th - 8th
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
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5th - 8th
Short Films Language Arts Christmas Activities Literary Devices & Elements
Looking to use Pixar Short Films to teach literary elements and devices?Pixar Short Films Workshop: A Christmas Star and HEY Deer!Each short film in this bundle comes with a DIGITAL and a PRINTABLE version.This allows for greater differentiation, variety, and choices.Super fun way to teach NARRATIVE writing and LITERARY ELEMENTSSettingPlot- Exposition, Setting, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, & ResolutionConflictThemePoint of ViewNarrative Writing***Short films and narrative writing a
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5th - 8th
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The Monkey's Paw Short Story - Story vs Movie Analysis Questions
Includes PRINTABLE, INTERACTIVE PDF, and GOOGLE CLASSROOM VERSIONS! Questions for comparing the short story "The Monkey's Paw" with a filmed/movie version of the story. Questions can be used for individual, partner, or group work, or for class discussion. Student questions are written for a comparison of the story and "The Monkey's Paw" directed by Ricky Lewis, Jr. (2011, 29 minutes). Students compare missing elements/accuracy, director's choices, elements of mood, and more. 15 questions in
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: The Monkey's Paw Short Story Activities, Lessons Resource BUNDLE
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
Literary Devices Elements & Techniques Short Films Theme Plot Character Pip
Engage your students with this fun literary short film workshop, Pip. This workshop focuses on foreshadowing, character motivation, character traits, plot, theme and plot summary. Tried and true winner with students and teachers!❤ FILM SUMMARY: An ambitious pup named Pip is eager to become a seeing eye dog. There's just one problem, he's small, clumsy and can't meet the requirements of the university. But, Pip proves himself to be a true hero when he instinctively jumps to the rescue of a stran
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5th - 8th
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
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
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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Pixar-like Short Films ELA Christmas Activities Literary Devices Elements
HEY DEER! ANIMATED PIXAR SHORT FILM! Great for Christmas OR winter ELA.DIGITAL AND PRINTABLE! 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/Charact
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5th - 8th
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"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury Movie v. Short Story Comparison!
This product requires students to watch the short film after reading the short story and compare the two mediums in an important and purposeful way. This movie guide has the students fill out a comparison chart and analyze why the director made the choices that were visible in the film, answer analysis questions regarding both mediums, and craft a narrative writing piece using POV!This can be distributed digitally or physically, all you have to do as the teacher is print each slide on a page! Ha
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury Complete Short Story Unit Bundle!
Spiral Review Daily Bell Ringers Using Short Films - Inner Workings
Have you ever referred to something that you taught earlier in the year, only to be met with blank stares? Keep learned concepts fresh with this super engaging daily spiral review bell ringer using an animated short film.Spiral Review is an effective way to reinforce previously taught concepts and ensure long-term retention. By regularly reviewing previously covered material, teachers can spot areas where students may be struggling and provide timely intervention or additional support. Animated
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6th - 8th
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Movie Guide CHARACTER ANALYSIS for ANY P Short Films | Movies | Novels
Want to teach literary elements using movies or Pixar short films and bring real world learning into your classroom? This GOOGLE SLIDES WORKSHOP teaches students to analyze and identify CHARACTER TYPES: Flat, Round, Dynamic, & Static for ANY film or story. BUYING OPTIONS:BUNDLE AND SAVE 20% (Includes 8 PRINTABLE Movie Guide Workshops) $8BUNDLE AND SAVE 20% (Includes 8 DIGITAL Movie Guide Workshops) $8BUNDLE AND SAVE 30% (Includes 8 DIGITAL & 8 PRINTABLE Workshops) $14Compatible With EASE
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6th - 9th
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Chinese New Year Spiral Review Using Animated Short Films - Achoo
What do you get in this Chinese New Year-themed Short of the Week spiral review product?Five standards-based, spiral review tasks for plot, characterization, conflict, and theme Variations for lessons so you can easily differentiate! (approaching standard, on standard, and above standard)Lessons in BOTH digital and printable formats (Google Slides + PDF)Detailed teaching instructions with possible answers, engagement strategies, and tips on scaffolding the activitiesDaily Discussion Questions &a
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5th - 7th
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Animated Short Films as Mentor Texts: Mr. Hublot
Teaching with short films is a great way to engage struggling readers and English language learners, giving them a scaffold that enables them to actively participate in discussions with peers about literary terms. Each film/ lesson comes with: plot maps, essential questions, writing, and discussion prompts and suggestions for extending the lesson. This lesson using "Mr. Hublot" focuses on plot, theme, conflict, and characterization. This product also includes a digital interactive notebook creat
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5th - 8th
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