Short Film Christmas ELA Activities Character Theme Setting Literary Devices
DiGiGoods and Printables ELA
9.3k Followers
Grade Levels
6th - 9th
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSRL.5.2
CCSSRL.5.3
CCSSRL.6.3
CCSSRL.7.2
CCSSRL.7.3
Formats Included
- Zip
- Google Apps™
Pages
24 pages
DiGiGoods and Printables ELA
9.3k Followers
Includes Google Apps™
The Teacher-Author indicated this resource includes assets from Google Workspace (e.g. docs, slides, etc.).
What educators are saying
My students absolutely loved these fun activities. Very engaging and students actually learned the concepts!
Also included in
- Looking for a fun and meaningful way to teach the elements of literature? This Pixar short film workshop bundles can meet the needs of all students, regardless of access to technology. Includes both 8.5x11 printable worksheets, task cards, and Google Slides. ❤They may be cute, but they are packed wiPrice $33.98Original Price $42.47Save $8.49
- Looking for a fun and meaningful way to teach literary devices and literary elements for? Pixar Short Film Workshops are perfect! Each workshop was designed for in-class and distance learning on INTERACTIVE Google Slides. Choose only the ones you want! This CUSTOM BUNDLE was built and ordered by aPrice $37.56Original Price $41.73Save $4.17
- Looking for a fun and meaningful way to teach literary devices and literary elements for? Pixar Short Film Workshops are perfect! Each workshop was designed for in-class and distance learning on INTERACTIVE Google Slides. Choose only the ones you want! This CUSTOM BUNDLE was built and ordered by aPrice $34.99Original Price $38.96Save $3.97
- Your year is completely planned, developed, and ready to go! This DIGITAL full year curriculum is quarterly sequenced around the 4 major writing requirements: Argumentative | Informational | Narrative | Research, and is and ready for you to share to your Google Classroom or any major LMS. Perfect fPrice $81.73Original Price $116.76Save $35.03
Description
Pixar short films are a super fun way to teach character traits, characterization, and character analysis! This Google Classroom workshop has mega fun appeal, but is also rigorous and challenging, teaching students a deep understanding of what makes phenomenal characters, and how to use specific methods to create their own characters.
Knick Knack
PDF, PowerPoint, and Google Slides version included
Video embedded in the workshop so students can watch and rewind while they work
Students will analyze the snowman Knick Knack and identify:
- Character Traits- Speech, Thoughts, Actions, Other Character Reactions, etc.
- Characterization Methods
- Direct and Indirect Characterization
Culminating Writing Activities:
- Character summary of Knick Knack
- Students create 3 characters: Protagonist, Supporting Character, & Antagonist using the methods and traits they learn in the workshop.
RELATED RESOURCES:
Other Christmas and winter-themed resources you might like:
- Christmas Star: Pixar Short Film Fictional Workshop
- Hey Deer! Pixar Short Film Digital Study: Conflict, Theme, Setting, Character
- Christmas Star PRINTABLE Worksheets: Pixar Film Plot Study
- Hey Deer! PRINTABLE Pixar Film Study: Conflict, Theme, Setting, Character
- Winter-themed Pixar DIGITAL bundle: Fictional Workshop
- Winter-themed Pixar PRINTABLE BUNDLE: Fictional Workshop
- Winter-themed Pixar DIGITAL AND PRINTABLE BUNDLE: Fictional Workshop
- Christmas Card Sharing Activity for Google Classroom
***Follow Me For New Product Alerts and Save %50 On All New Products For 24 Hours.*********
Total Pages
24 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
N/A
Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT’s content guidelines.
Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSRL.5.2
Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
CCSSRL.5.3
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
CCSSRL.6.3
Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
CCSSRL.7.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
CCSSRL.7.3
Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).