American Beauty Film Study | Total Teaching Bundle | NZ/AUS/UK

Congratulation on clicking on this totally integrated film study for Sam Mendes American Beauty. It is truly an editable resource you can use year in, year out and tailor to fit the students in front of you. This study provides scaffolding for students who need to build confidence, and critical lens theories, directors and film review links for those needing extension.

• The teacher notes, with lesson plans, detailed notes and more resources, than you will use in a term.
• The write-on student workbook, that you can edit and photocopy, or upload to your digital classroom.
• A Google slide-show to support the resources above and provide strong visual cues to the lessons aims and ensure a smooth lesson for all.

All the google docs link back internally from the headings to the contents page to save you doom-scrolling.

The teacher notes and slide show cross reference the page number on the student workbook, to ensure your students always know where to go.

The teacher notes and student workbook come in four versions:

• 2 x PDFs (1 colour, 1 black and white) for those who want to print and go.
• 2 x Google docs (1 colour, 1 black and white) for those who want to edit and tailor the resources to their curriculum and students.

Contents include;

• Introduction
• Initial Viewing 
• Structure
• Characters
• Style
• Setting
• Sound
• Symbols and motifs
• Themes
• Close viewing
• Film Review
• Director’s Thoughts
• Critical lens - Gender and society
• Other works on a theme
• Glossary of Terms 
• References