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Literature movie guides for homeschool
The Great Gatsby Movie Unit, Questions/Activities, Lesson Plans
Add rigor and interest to your The Great Gatsby unit or movie study with this The Great Gatsby Movie Viewing Guide! The activities included could be used with your study of the novel or movie, but they are not novel to film comparisons. This pack works with the 1974 or 2013 version of the movie to study a film as a text. Each of these no prep, standards-based activities and assignments is classroom tested and student approved, and will have you covered for up to two weeks!Student Experience: S
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9th - 12th
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
The Giver (2014): Complete Movie Guide
In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.This amazing movie is based on the book by Lois Lowry. This 22-question guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. This product also includes a section for book vs. movie comparison (I have included a teacher key for this section as well, but obviously students will come up with d
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5th - 10th
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The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare Unit Bundle
Helping students read and analyze Shakespeare can be a challenge. This unit includes everything you need to teach The Taming of the Shrew - just print and go! Included are a variety of comprehension and analysis activities for students.Several of the products use the No Fear Version of the text, however all of the activities are accessible no matter which version of the play you choose to read. I personally have used these with the traditional and the No Fear Version of the play.*Note: This pro
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9th - 12th
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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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A Christmas Carol Movie Viewing Unit, Questions/Activities, Lesson Plan
This pack of activities is an excellent way to add some rigor to your viewing of any version of Dickens's classic Christmas story A Christmas Carol and spread some kindness in your classroom. This is not a novel-to-film comparison guide, but it does work with any film version and can be used to supplement a novel study as well. These activities are tailored specifically for the movie! You may use one or all of the enclosed NO PREP activities to focus your viewing experience or to add to your exi
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7th - 11th
Holes Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG - 2003)
This Holes Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG - 2003) challenges students to get the most out of this elementary school favorite. Explore the decisions that Stanley/Caveman and Zero/Hector make throughout the film and Stanley's family curse. Finally, ask students to come up with their own rules for camp Greenlake that would actually help rehabilitate kids who had made bad choices in their lives.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this mov
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Custom After School Program Movie Guide Bundle - SAVE over 35%
Romeo and Juliet (1996): Complete Movie Guide
“A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life;Whose misadventur'd piteous overthrowsDoth with their death bury their parents' strife.”Help your students get the most out of this amazing adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This 21-question movie guide comes with a complete character chart and teacher key. Ready to print and ready to use!You might also be interested in these products:The Crucible1984Jane EyreThumbnail Clipart Credit: LE Designs
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8th - 11th
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A Raisin in the Sun Movie Viewing Unit, Questions/Activities, Lesson Plan
Add rigor to your movie viewing experience with this A Raisin in the Sun: Movie Viewing Guide. This pack of activities is an excellent way to add some rigor to your viewing of the 1961 or 2008 A Raisin in the Sun movie. It is not a play to film comparison guide. These activities are tailored specifically for this movie! Student Experience: From a thorough active viewing guide to an analysis of symbols and theme to a paired poem to an argumentative prompt, students will be challenged as you teac
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9th - 12th
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
The Giver Movie Viewing Unit, Questions/Activities, Lesson Plans
Add rigor to your movie-viewing experience with this The Giver: Movie Viewing Guide. This pack of versatile The Giver movie questions and activities is an excellent way to challenge and engage your students as you view the 2014 The Giver movie. It is not a movie-to-film comparison guide. These activities are tailored specifically for the movie. Student Experience: From a quick six-question guide with skills-based questions to an analysis of symbols and theme to a paired info text to an argume
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6th - 9th
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Fahrenheit 451 Movie Guide (2018)
This 2018 HBO version of Fahrenheit 451 is a modernized version of Ray Bradbury's book. This dystopian film stars Michael B. Jordan, Michael Shannon, and Sofia Boutella. The story follows Montag, a firefighter, and the realization that his role as a firefighter is destroying the future. He once saw books as an ill of society, but now understands their significance and is determined to help preserve them. It follows his fight as he rebels against society and questions what he had thought he ha
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: MOVIE BUNDLE: Books That Became Movies
Frankenstein Movie Viewing Unit, Questions/Activities, Lesson Plan
This Frankenstein teaching pack offers creative and original activities that would work very well for making your Frankenstein movie-viewing experience more rigorous and engaging. Students will get the most out of the film by digging into these no prep materials. Each activity works well whether you have read the original manuscript or revised manuscript or view the movie, and each activity included here serves to support the essential questions that drive the unit of study and lead up to the
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9th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet Movie Guide 1968 Zeffirelli
This guide was designed to accompany the 1968 Franco Zeffirelli film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet starring Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting. The guide includes primarily simple observation/recall type questions to ensure students follow along and pay attention to the movie; however, there are some close viewing questions that require more critical thinking. Questions are in chronological order so that students can answer as they watch the action. Close viewing questions are in italics and req
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9th - 12th
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A Wrinkle in Time Movie Guide (2018)
This 2018 movie is based off of the 1962 novel by Madeleine L'Engle. The star-studded cast includes Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Michael Peña, and Chris Pine. A young girl, Meg, is still struggling with the disappearance of her scientist father. Meg's brother and friend join her on the search for him while also receiving help from Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Who. The movie is visually astounding with amazing costumes and colorful sets. My movie guide co
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: 4 Pack Movie Bundle
Edgar Allan Poe Biography Video Viewing Unit, Questions/Activities
With this no prep resource, you will be able to introduce your students to the master of macabre: Edgar Allan Poe himself! There are two standards-based activities in this Edgar Allan Poe biography viewing guide that can be used consecutively or independently. Supplement your Poe unit or American Literature dark romanticism authors unit, leave as an emergency sub plan, or even pop it in for a quick Halloween lesson. Student Experience: Students meet Poe as they watch the biography of your choi
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
Shrek 5 Day Movie Analysis Unit, Substitute Friendly
This unit uses the 2001 film Shrek (the first one) starring Michael Myers and Cameron Diaz. I absolutely love this film and so do my students. It is easy, fun, and keeps them engaged while at the same time allowing for some close literary analysis. There are FIVE days of activities here, plus some additional ideas if you wish to extend the unit. The lessons are designed to last approximately 50-55 minutes each. This unit is great for those times when we need to fill in several days at the end of
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7th - 12th
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To Kill a Mockingbird Movie vs. Book Comparisons Editable
This editable bundle has over 40 activities for comparing Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird with the 1962 movie version. Teachers can decide to choose between a variety of activities all aligned to the Common Core State Standards.The activities cover the following areas:Character/Actor ComparisonsCharacter ArcTheme AnalysisTheme ComparisonsSetting ComparisonsPlot Analysis (Order of Events)Plot/Events ComparisonCatalyst for Change ComparisonEvaluation of the DirectorCinematography Analysis
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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Twelve Angry Men Introduction PowerPoint
Looking for a great tool for introducing Reginald Rose's play, Twelve Angry Men, to your students?Included in this 41 slide PowerPoint Presentation are Key Terms and characters for the play. Whether reading the script or viewing the movie or play, a description of the twelve jurors, defining protagonist and antagonist, even discussing Reasonable Doubt or Murder in the First Degree assists reading and comprehension. A great tool for introducing Twelve Angry Men to your students!****************
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6th - 12th
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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate - Movie/Book Comparison
This movie/book comparison study helps students to think about the differences between Katherine Applegate's novel "The One and Only Ivan" and the "The One and Only Ivan" movie. This is a Printable + Digital movie/book comparison study! It can be used for Distance Learning! Use this resource in any or all of these ways! Maybe some of your students need a digital version and some need a paper version. If that's the case, we've got you covered!Option 1: Print it outOption 2: Use as a TpT Digital A
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3rd - 6th
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The Call of the Wild Movie Guide (2020)
Call of the Wild is based on Jack London’s adventure novel by the same name. This Disney movie follows Buck, a pampered dog, who is stolen and sold as a sled dog. Set in the 1890s, Buck’s new life leads him on several adventures as he learns to survive. This film takes place in Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. Buck learns many lessons from various owners and learns to answer the call of the wild. The film stars Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Cara Gee, Dan Stevens, Bradley Whitford, and Karen Gil
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: On a Journey Movie 4 Pack (All Four Films Are Rated PG)
Romeo + Juliet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 1996)
Use this Romeo + Juliet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 1996) to give your students a modern take on Shakespeare's classic play. Challenge students to analyze characters, their decisions and the concepts that may otherwise be viewed and quickly forgotten. Evaluate the justice handed out by the Prince and get students to explain how they would have settled the dispute between the Montagues and the Capulets.Note: This movie guide is for the 1996, Luhrmann film, starring Leonardo DiCapr
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Romeo and Juliet Movie Guide Bundle | SAVE 15%
William Shakespeare Introduction Biography Video Questions
There are two activities in this pack to introduce your students to William Shakespeare or supplement your Shakespeare or British Literature drama unit. They can be used consecutively or independently. The questions included on the viewing guide are more open-ended, broad questions that allow students to watch and digest the info from the film and note what they remember or infer to be significant about Shakespeare.
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- Links to several video biographies online - paid and free. (I use
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9th - 12th
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10 Things I Hate About You Movie Companion Questions
13 thought provoking higher order questions for students who are viewing the film 10 Things I Hate About You! (based on The Taming of the Shrew). All of the questions can lead to some really great discussions in class. Questions are presented in the order that the information is given in the film. I've added a few graphics for students to color and space for them to write. Thanks for viewing and rating!I always include an Answer Key for my lessons but all of these questions are opinion quest
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7th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Movie Guide 1996 Baz Luhrmann
This guide was designed to accompany the 1996 Baz Luhrmann adaptation of Romeo and Juliet starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. The guide includes primarily simple observation/recall type questions to ensure students follow along and pay attention to the movie; however, there are some close viewing questions that require more critical thinking. Questions are in chronological order so that students can answer as they watch the action. Close viewing questions are in italics and require more
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7th - 12th
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Disney's Hercules Viewing Guide + Original Myth and Comparison Worksheet
Have you ever wondered how the Disney film version of Hercules stacks up against real mythology? This collection of activities gives students a chance to view the Disney film, read the original myth (through a Reader's Theater script-story), and compare the two!Often filmmakers must adapt their source material to make it more appealing to modern audiences, and Disney’s Hercules is no exception. Analyzing Disney’s choices in adapting this ancient myth will help you appreciate both the original st
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6th - 12th
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