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Short stories movie guides for homeschool
"It's a Wonderful Life" Compare and Contrast with Original Short Story
Do you have a week before Christmas break and do not want to start a new unit? Or are you teaching American Literature and want to introduce students to a heartwarming traditional story?This bundle gives you- a 9 page PDF of the original short story called "The Greatest Gift". - A one-page set of Comprehension questions for the story.- A Compare/Contrast chart to fill out while students watch the movie.Note: You will need your own copy of the movie for this to work. The original story was sent
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7th - 12th
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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 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
Grades:
4th - 8th
Pixar Shorts Film Theme Plot Literary Elements, Devices, Analysis SEL Activities
This study guide using the Pixar short film, Joy and Heron, is a fun way to teach literary elements like THEME and CONFLICT. These Free worksheets guide students through the process of using the conflict and resolution to identify the theme of a story. It has mega fun appeal, but is also rigorous and challenging. Want to go deeper and digital? CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL GOOGLE SLIDES LITERARY WORKSHOP of Joy and HeronFilm Synopsis: A cute puppy, Joy, scuffles with an ornery Heron when the bird tr
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5th - 8th
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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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
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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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
Sherlock Bundle
Each generation has a beloved retelling of the Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson mysteries. Fortunately, the BBC’s excellent “Sherlock” series starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman provides an engaging and excellent companion to the stories students love to read and we love to teach. These four “Sherlock” viewing guides provide questions to keep your students on task and taking notes as they view some of the most popular classroom-friendly versions to accompany your teaching. Answer
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7th - 12th
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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
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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Labyrinth Film Study Viewing Guide
Labyrinth is an 80's classic that your students are sure to love! This Film Viewing Guide includes Before Viewing, While Viewing, and After Viewing questions to help students focus on characterization, setting, plot, and main themes of Labyrinth as a folktale with elements that connect to myth. Can easily be used as a stand alone film study or part of a Short Stories unit.
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7th - 10th
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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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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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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Viewing Guide - Animated Mini Classic - Bing Crosby
This is a movie viewing guide for the cartoon mini classic version of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow from 1949. This is a classic that all ages can enjoy to appreciate Washington Irving's short story. Students will: Watch the video, take notes on a viewing guide, and answer analysis questions about the storyline. This product includes: OverviewViewing Guide (with answer key) Analysis Questions (5 questions) Follow us to receive product updates.You may also be interested in:The History of Halloween
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7th - 11th
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: Viewing Guide & Short Story vs. Film Comparison
This is a set of resources for viewing the 2013 movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty in your classroom, a film inspired by the classic short story by James Thurber. Note: This movie guide resource is also included in our Walter Mitty Mini Unit, which includes activities for engaging the text. If you would like this movie guide in addition to the literature unit, please buy the whole mini unit instead. This viewing guide is detailed and arranged in time-stamped sections. In addition to filling o
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7th - 12th
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What is Science Fiction? Twilight Zone Episode Viewing Guide
My students loved this! I did this with my 10th graders and a lot of them have never seen "The Twilight Zone" show, so it was a fun way to introduce Science Fiction.We were beginning the short story, "The Wife's Story" and I wanted to introduce Science Fiction to them somehow. I created a Twilight Zone viewing guide for them to complete while watching the episode "Eye of the Beholder" (Season 2, Episode 6 found on Netflix). The episode is about 25 minutes long.In this particular episode, it foll
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6th - 12th
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Compare & Contrast - Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood story graphic organizer including,- Title- Main Character- Character traits-Setting- Problem- ResolutionCompare and Contrast Venn Diagram- Little Red Riding Hood AND Honestly, Red Riding Hood was Rotten-Same AND Different-Empty Venn Diagram
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PreK - 5th
Also included in: Fairy Tales - Compare and Contrast & Story Structure
"The Necklace" Complete Short Story Mini-Unit (Theme/Characterization)!
This bundle includes initial reading comprehension questions in a worksheet format that you can help your students with OR have them work independently on depending on the levels and skills! In addition to this, there are two projects in this bundle that require students to think abstractly and draw, create, write, and quote the story in order to complete the projects!Lastly, there is a movie guide with narrative writing practice and a final literary analysis essay for students to complete with
Grades:
8th - 10th
Star Trek: The City on the Edge of Forever Viewing Guide *Science Fiction*
Time Travel! Adventure! Classic Science Fiction! Share the joy of classic Trek with this classic of all classic episodes! This is an excellent supplement to your science fiction unit. The product includes before viewing, during viewing, and after viewing short-answer questions. My students were surprised how much they enjoyed an OG Star Trek episode, and it turns out to be one most memorable activities we do in all of Science Fiction Literature!Common Core AlignedThree pages long, 15 question
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Spiral Review Daily Bell Ringers Using Short Films - Lou
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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Spiral Review Daily Bell Ringers Using Short Films - Jinxy Jenkins and Lucky Lou
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 short films provide an engaging and refreshing medium to revisit prior learning. Short films are under five minutes long and perfect for daily warmups with spiral reviews.What you will get in this Short of the Week bell r
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6th - 8th
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