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Middle school short stories movie guides under $5
Teach Language Arts with Film Clips: Suspense and Foreshadowing
This short Film, Alma, is an excellent tool to have students review suspense and foreshadowing techniques. Students love the "creepy" film and figuring out exactly what has happened to the character. The file includes the film, student worksheets, and an answer key. The 4 worksheet pages include pause times to have students reflect and infer, as well as screenshots for analyzing examples of foreshadowing. Older students will enjoy this film which is not too young and engaging enough to keep them
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6th - 12th
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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
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
Lamb to the Slaughter: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
*Updated 10/12/20: For each worksheet, I’ve created a png image of the worksheet and then put that image as the background in a Google Slide. The students can use all of the tools in Slides to mark their answers. The links are already set up to force students to make a copy so they each have their own version of the worksheet in their Google Drive. Copy and paste the links below to share with your students. Please don’t post these links on any websites that are not password protected. A whole ne
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8th - 12th
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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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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: Short Story Mini Unit + Movie Viewing Guide
This resource contains a 3-day mini unit in which students read and analyze James Thurber's classic short story, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, along with an additional movie guide for viewing the 2013 film in class. Students will learn about James Thurber’s personal background, read and analyze his short story The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, collaborate to answer discussion questions, write their own creative “Mittyesque” story in similar style to Thurber’s story, view the modern adaptation
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8th - 12th
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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson | Short Film Guide + Extras | Answer Key Inc
This 4 page film guide with handouts accompanies Larry Yust's short film "The Lottery (1969)". ★★ Check out the full preview! ★★This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.PART 1 – Comprehension Questions. Answer key included.• 15 questions to keep the students on track PART 2 – Critical thinking and discussion questions• 10 thought provoking questions for the students to complete once finished watching the film. The students can then be brought together in either gro
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8th - 12th
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Guided Movie Questions: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
This PDF contains 36 guided questions to be answered while your students enjoy "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief." This movie is an excellent introduction to a Mythology unit, or a nice treat for the end of one!
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6th - 12th
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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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The Fall of the House of Usher 1960 Film Viewing Guide
Need something to hold students accountable for watching the reenactment of "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe? This resource accompanies the 1960 film version starring Vincent Price, directed by Roger Corman, and it is print & go!What's included . . . ► 15 short answer viewing guide questions► Book versus Movie compare & contrast task - There are 2 different sheets for you to choose from along with suggestions to compare the book and movie version in a visual way or gam
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6th - 12th
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Movie Guide - Stand By Me - The elements of a Short Story
This is a helpful movie guide that's really great to leave with a supply teacher (as your "day off" plans, if you need it).
Just print, and it's ready to go!
This is a really great way to
A. Show my favourite movie in class (!)
B. Actually have them apply the elements of a short story to this movie
It's also a nice way to have them recap the elements before a Short Story test/as review at the end of the unit.
BONUS - There's TWO versions of it included for you:
There's the first two pages,
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8th - 12th
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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
Ransom of Red Chief Story Movie Unit, Questions/Activities, Lesson Plans
This is a great, no prep movie guide for The Ransom of Red Chief that highlights key ELA skills to cover during the viewing of the movie. I use the Haley Joel Osment version, but it would work with any version - even with the story. Student Experience: Students analyze plot, cause/effect, setting, foreshadowing, archetype, and irony while viewing. The questions range up the Bloom's levels. There are also three writing prompts to use following the film, and one compares the film to the text. La
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
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
Spongebob's an Epic Hero?
This FUN 2-3 day lesson unites The Odyssey with The Spongebob Squarepants Movie (the first, animated film). Students enjoy the film and its content while identifying allusions made within it to Odysseus and his travels. I based the three page, 24-question worksheet on what my students read from our abridged version of the epic located in an ancient textbook. If you have covered, read or discussed the sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, Helios, Poseidon, Calypso, Athena and a few other main points o
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7th - 11th
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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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A&E Biography: The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe (1994) Questions
Have you been looking for questions to go along with the A&E Video Biography: The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe (1994)? If so, you’re not alone. I spent months searching for questions to use with this amazing documentary—in my opinion, the best one on the market. When I came up empty handed again and again, I decided to create them for myself. I created this 23 question assignment for students to fill out as they watched the documentary in class. I have included a detailed answer sheet for the
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7th - 10th
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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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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge in Two Days
A few simple steps to teaching the classic short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce in 2-3 days. Your students will remember this one as long as you follow the rules listed in the document. After teaching the story for a decade, I know what it takes to get the most out of the tale.
The download includes a 10-question ACT-ish 20-23 skills band quiz. It was adopted from a non-skills band quiz, so not every question is ACT practice, but it's still better than what the boo
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7th - 12th
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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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
Film Questions for Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery"
Keep students paying attention! This is a list of questions for students to answer while watching the 1996 movie adaptation of Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" starring Keri Russell and Dan Cortese. The movie answers many questions that students are left with after reading the story. It also serves as a great discussion starter!
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7th - 12th
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