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Other (ELA) movie guides for special education $5-10
Introduction to Film Study: Analyzing Films for Meaning
This zip folder contains 4 things all pertaining to analyzing film to make meaning of the visual text. This works well for any movie or television episode, although I use them during a mini-unit on The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street for The Twilight Zone. The general focus is to pay attention to different film techniques, such as distance, angles, movement, editing, and lighting in order to understand how filmmakers tell a story.1) Film Booklet: This one page front and back handout can be fo
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6th - 12th
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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Life is Beautiful: Film Viewing Guide
An excellent film to view for English, History, or Italian Language classes. "This is a simple story ... but not an easy one to tell. Like a fable, there is sorrow. And, like a fable, it is full of wonder and happiness."These are the opening words of the film Life is Beautiful, starring and directed by Roberto Benigni. This Award-winning Italian film tells the story of one family’s experience during the Holocaust. This film explores the importance of family and a father-son relationship. This is
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6th - 12th
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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Big Hero 6 No-Prep Literary Analysis
Baymax fever has taken over my house and my classroom!
This packet was designed for 4-8 grade to provide teachers with no prep, highly engaging literacy activities for the classroom. These are great to use to break up the stress of state/standardized testing or for those crazy days at the end of the school year. These even work great as activities for sub plans!
Packet includes:
- Student cover sheet
- Viewing guide with literacy concepts and terms
- Character analysis
- Character traits
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4th - 8th
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The Sandlot Movie Guide for Teens - Literary Elements & Plot Diagram
Bring this 90s classic back into the classroom to practice film analysis and identifying literary elements, the plot diagram, theme, point of view, and more! PRINT-AND-GO makes it simple to prep for unexpected sub days. This guide for The Sandlot pairs perfectly with a unit on short stories and literary elements. After the film, have your students complete the "Create a Character's Hat" Activity in which they design a baseball cap based on elements from the film!Please be aware that while The Sa
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6th - 10th
Netflix's Wednesday Addams Literary Analysis | ELA Activities for Secondary
Besides being a great new show entertainment-wise, the new Wednesday on Netflix is full of literary genius as well as many references.Each episode holds a host of literary elements that can be analyzed in addition to strong overall themes that students can dissect (and that also extremely relatable to their lives). This printable activity pack comes with several options for episodes 1 -4 of the show including a figurative language review, some art-based mini-activities, riddles, and reflection q
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: End-of-Year Engaging Activities Bundle
Dystopian Elements in the Lego Movie
Dystopian stories are extremely popular in young adult fiction today and The Lego Movie is an excellent way to introduce students to the genre. This lesson analyzes the elements of a story in the film with a special emphasis on what makes it an example of dystopian fiction. The included compare and contrast essay planner can be used to help students compare the movie to any other dystopian story.
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Students will diagram a plot, identify dystopian elements, infer character trai
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6th - 9th
Gestalt Language Processing, A Joy Story Movie Companion For Autism
Designed to support Gestalt Language Processing for autism students using Natural Language Acquisition (NLA ) stages 1 - 6. Printable activities are directly related to the story from the movie "A Joy Story." This gestalt language resource is perfect for SLPs working with autistic students, especially those who love watching short films.What's Inside the Gestalt Language Movie Companion:Functional and versatile gestalts for NLA stage 1.Mitigated (combined) gestalts for NLA stage 2.Nouns, noun-no
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K - 4th
Book Companions for Gestalt Language Processing ⎸ Wordless Books For Autism
Designed to support Gestalt Language Processing for autism students using the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA ) approach. Research confirms that shared reading is associated with language growth and increased engagement among students with autism. These book companions were designed to support gestalt language processors by modelling relevant and functional gestalts while increasing engagement. Just PRINT & STICK! These book companions are perfect for SLPs to use in speech therapy or share
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K - 4th
HOW TO WRITE A MOVIE REVIEW PP
This is a great power point (formatted as a PDF) to use when teaching your students how to write a movie review. It gives step by step instructions that are easy to follow. There is a picture/ clip art included on every slide. I used this in my journalism class and my students were engaged and followed along well.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 TV Series Worksheets
These worksheets are meant to be completed while watching The Episodes from Season 1 of the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events.These 8 Episodes are based on the first four books from the book series "A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony SnicketA Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 Trailer
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4th - 12th
Gestalt Language Processing, Belly Flop Movie Companion For Autism
Designed to support Gestalt Language Processing for autism students using Natural Language Acquisition (NLA ) stages 1 - 6. Printable activities are directly related to the story from the movie "Belly Flop." This gestalt language resource is perfect for SLPs working with autistic students, especially those who love watching short films.What's Inside the Gestalt Language Movie Companion:Functional and versatile gestalts for NLA stage 1.Mitigated (combined) gestalts for NLA stage 2.Nouns, noun-nou
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K - 4th
Secret Life of Walter Mitty Hero's Journey Movie Guide
Inspire students to create their own hero's journey with this The Secret Life of Walter Mitty movie guide! *Answer Key Included*My students really enjoyed this movie which made their engagement with the material that much higher. I also felt good about the overall message of the movie: it's never too late to turn things around and become the person you've always aspired to be. Hero's Journey includes each of the following aspects:-Status Quo-Call to Action-Assistance-Departure-Trials: -Approach-
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8th - 11th
MOVIE REVIEW WORKSHEET
This is a great worksheet to use when students need to create a movie review. It has detailed questions and topics that students need to look for when watching a film. It has multiple questions for each of the following topics:- basic info- actors/actresses- plot- writing- costume/ set design - editing- music- rating- best part- worst part- recommendation
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople
This 7 page workbook is engaging and prompts students to think deeply about the film. Students complete:Clarifying questionsFilm ConventionsThemesSymbolsCharacterisationIt is a simple to follow worksheet that will ensure students are not just watching a film for enjoyment, but are also learning about deeper meanings throughout the film.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Hunt For The Widerpeople Film Study Pack
Magic School Bus: Body Systems BUNDLE
This Product Includes: 1 video response worksheet (pdf and digital file-google slides) for each of the following Magic School Bus episodes:"For Lunch""Inside Ralphie""Flexes Its Muscles""Works Out""Goes Cellular""Cracks A Yolk"Answer Guides for all 6 worksheets (pdf)Bonus file that includes a digital link to all 6 digital files on one pdf sheet.Product Information:This product was designed for upper elementary and middle school classes. This bundle of worksheets should be used with Magic School
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4th - 8th
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Good Will Hunting - Activites, Essay questions, and Quiz
Good Will Hunting Movie and Teaching Guide! This guide includes the following:
1. Overview of the main characters (for you, the instructor)
2. What Would They Read? - A take-home or library/computer lab assignment that encourages students to begin thinking more in terms of the main characters in the films. Through this relatively simple exercise, students can work on their research skills, reading comprehension as well as their ability to distill information succinctly.
3. Final Exam Questions
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
ELA Essentials Bundle Movie Guides: Othello 1995, Hamlet 1996, & Beowulf 2007!
✨Embark on an epic journey through classic literature with the "ELA Essentials Video Bundle." This curated selection of films brings to life the profound narratives of betrayal, heroism, and existential inquiry, as depicted in some of the most iconic works from Shakespeare and epic poetry. Perfect for deepening an appreciation for classical literature, understanding complex characters, and exploring timeless themes of human nature. ✨Worksheets Included in the Bundle:"Othello (1995)" - Dive into
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9th - 12th
Wrinkle in Time Movie Guide (2018)
A Wrinkle in Time is a classic in ELA classes. Now, you can add a rich new way to appreciate it-- the 2018 movie version of A Wrinkle in Time. Discuss the power of love, diversity, good versus evil... Or, watch and compare the movie to the book..This collection of 10 activities is designed for use before, and after viewing A Wrinkle in Time (2018), the movie based on Madeleine L'Engle's novel. You can pick and choose which activities to use, and in what order. Activities are designed to appeal t
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4th - 7th
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Characterization in Hotel Transylvania
Students will have fun learning about methods of characterization with popular media that appeals to their age group and eye-catching lesson materials, including an animated PPT lesson and illustrated worksheets.
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Students will analyze Dracula’s characterization in depth during this lesson on characterization covering character traits, direct vs indirect characterization, using the S.T.E.A.L. acronym to remember the techniques of indirect characterization, analyzing character
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5th - 8th
Film Studies Cinematography Shot Types & Angles - BUNDLE!
SAVE 10%! This bundle includes a comprehensive presentation video with pertinent vocabulary for a secondary ELA film studies course along with THREE distinct practice exercises from a black and white historical drama, a blockbuster musical, and an independent film, all of which contain questions about the various shot types and angles AND their purposes. I created these resources because I couldn't find mini-lessons on cinematography when I started my film studies elective, and they really help
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9th - 12th
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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Film Guide: Slides, Printable Movie Questions, Answer Keys
This is the perfect resource to take students through a viewing of Pride and Prejudice. Designed to work with either the 1995 BBC version, or the 2005 film adaptation. * includes five pages of handouts with a whos-who visual character guide, background on the novel and films, and chronological questions to guide students through the story * All of the questions and answers are on PowerPoint slides to project and discuss with the class as well.* The handouts are provided in both PDF and MS WORD f
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5th - 12th
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Monster Novel vs. Movie Analysis
This is everything you need to analyze the movie and novel version of Walter Dean Myers' novel, Monster.This product includes:Graphic Organizer to be used if students are reading the novel and supplementing with occasional scenes from the movie. The GO goes in order of the novel. There are timestamps and pages numbers for teachers and students to quickly find the scenes they are analyzing. The GO asks students to look at specific scenes. Graphic Organizer to be used if students are watching the
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8th - 11th
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