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Common Core W.11-12.4 movie guides
Princess Bride Film Study, Movie Guide + Activities, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS
William Goldman’s The Princess Bride is the perfect fairy tale to use with secondary students, but it’s not enough to just hit “play” on the DVD. Instead, add a layer of rigor to your students’ study of The Princess Bride with this packet of print-and-teach materials that will take four days to complete while entertaining and challenging your teens.Materials in this 18-page film study include (PDF + Google Drive versions of student handouts):• A suggested lesson procedure page with calendar (1 p
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8th - 11th
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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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Movie Viewing Guide Compatible with The Help
This helpful movie viewing guide can be used by students while they are watching the film, The Help. Following the study of the movie, the students can answer discussion questions and complete an essay. Answer keys and rubrics are provided. All activities are common core aligned.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: The Great Film Bundle: Volume One
The Color of Friendship - Movie Guide
The Color of Friendship is a Disney Channel film that is based on a true story. It follows the journey of two young girls in 1977--one from America and one from South Africa--as they participate in a student exchange program and learn more than they could have ever imagined.I remember when this film originally aired on Disney channel in 2000. It made a lasting impression on me as a student, and was immensely beneficial in helping me to understand Apartheid. So, when I became a teacher and Kaffir
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
William Bradford from Of Plymouth Plantation BUNDLE!
PPT on William Bradford from Of Plymouth PlantationThis PPT includes opening discussion questions to get your students active and curious!Background information on William Bradford and his voyage on the MayflowerExcerpts from Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford - these are broken up into four reading sections with questionsTheir Safe Arrival at Cape CodThe First EncounterStarving Time & Indian Relations Part IIndian Relations Part II & The First ThanksgivingThe excerpts can be pas
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9th - 11th
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Animal Farm: Movie Viewing Guides: Double Feature! 1954 and 1999 Versions
Teaching George Orwell's Animal Farm to your students is a brilliant way to explore citizenship in the community and what it means to be a part of a society. Once you have got the class started with the book, add in some excerpts from the movies to keep the conversation going strong. This movie viewing guide is certain to help you and your students engage with the films, as well as be able to discuss the interpretations later.Included in this resource, you will find:Movie Viewing Guide (1954 Ani
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Mega Bundle: Animal Farm by George Orwell Novel Study+ Movie Guides
12 Years a Slave Movie Questions and Answers
12 Years a Slave Movie Questions and Answers provides your students with a deep look into the life of Solomon Northup..Introduce parents/guardians to the 12 Years a Slave movie with the Parent/Guardian Permission form, which provides information about the film. The viewing guide offers 54 questions about 12 Years a Slave that give students insight into characters, events, historical context, and figurative language used in the film. There are also questions that require students to respond with
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Movie Viewing Guide Compatible with The Island
This viewing guide is designed to be used with the film, The Island (directed by Michael Bay). This movie makes an interesting addition to any classroom as clear alliances can be drawn between the content presented within and other famous works such as Anthem (by Ayn Rand), The House of the Scorpion (by Nancy Farmer), or Never Let Me Go (by Kazuo Ishiguro). Have your students watch the film and then ask them to compare and contrast the content with one of the above mentioned novels. All of those
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle to be used with Ayn Rand's Anthem and The Island (Movie)
Walt Whitman Poems Unit & Dead Poets Society Movie Guide - PAIR PACK - CCSS
This is a pair-pack of two complementary resources: Walt Whitman 5-Day Unit and "Dead Poets Society" Movie Guide. The literature unit has students analyze selected poems from Whitman and the movie Dead Poets Society contains themes and quotations from these Walt Whitman poems. You can have students delve into the literature one week and then make it come alive by analyzing the movie the following week. In the movie, the main character Mr. Keating quotes from the poem "O Me! O Life" to his studen
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9th - 12th
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Film Literacy: Sherlock, Jr. (1924) Silent Film Analysis Essay (Google ready!)
If you're teaching a film class, you need to start with silent films. Sherlock, Jr., starring Buster Keaton, one of the most well-known of the silent stars, is a 45 minute silent film about a young detective who is looking to solve the case of the "missing pearls." This analysis essay includes directions about writing an analysis essay, as well as prompts to include. It can be modified or used as-is. I use this as our first analysis in my semester long class over film. Students will be amazed at
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Teach with Films Bundle: Google ready!
Planet Earth Purpose & Audience: Common Core Writing Lesson & Sub Plan
This customizable viewing guide, writing response and rubric can be used not only for BBC's Planet Earth Series, but for any nonfiction documentary to teach students both the skill of critical analysis of non-print texts, and the skill of crafting writing to fit a particular purpose and audience. These are the 21st century skills that the Common Core standards are all about!
This lesson plan can also be used as a back-up lesson plan for when you are sick and have a substitute as it can be used
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6th - 12th
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Film Literacy: Citizen Kane Analysis Essay (Google Ready!)
If you're a film teacher, you absolutely MUST include Citizen Kane in your curriculum! Citizen Kane, said to the be the "greatest film of all time," is a revolutionary creation from 1941. Orson Welles uses out of the box techniques and creates a cinematic masterpiece. This analysis essay has various questions that students can choose to write about in an analysis essay. Mid to Upper level English skills are necessary, but it could easily be adapted for low-level learners as I have done in the pa
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Teach with Films Bundle: Google ready!
Cinematography Terms Project
Students will be able to understand basic cinematography terms. Students will work in groups to define cinematography terms, find still images that represent that term, and short film clip examples of the term being used. Groups will then present those terms to their peers. This can be used in conjunction with teaching any film, or for use in any class that uses films/movies. Works for in-person, hybrid, and distance learning.
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6th - 12th
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Narrative Writing Through Finding Nemo
Trying to teach narrative writing concepts? Looking for a way to teach high level concepts about plot and character development that is engaging and educational? This lesson is the perfect way to do that. Tried and tested in fourth and fifth grade, but perfect for middle and high school classrooms as well, students will develop a common vocabulary to discuss narrative stories all while developing their own.This seven day lesson plan walks your students through Finding Nemo while learning about:P
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Fourth Grade Mega Bundle of Resources
Teaching Through Film Unit: "Of Mice & Men"
Teach "Of Mice & Men" through the film. Unit starts with virtual background building stations. Students then make predictions and closely analyze the characters and relationship of George and Lennie. During viewing students complete a character-close-look graphic organizer, Key Scene Analysis, Narration/Close listening to important Scenes, and daily viewing summarization of the plot. Unit ends with Student Choice Project. Objectives:1. Students will understand what is intellectually wrong wi
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9th - 12th
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Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower Worksheet
Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower by the History Channel is an EXCELLENT resource for teaching Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford. This movie guide provides 15 open questions that allow students to take notes for the purpose of writing an essay.The answer key contains detailed notes for each question, though the teacher may decide to add more of their owns notes as they watch the documentary with their students. In addition, this resource includes a rubric for a five
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: William Bradford from Of Plymouth Plantation BUNDLE!
Film Literacy: Psycho (1960) Film Essay: Norman's Psychoanalysis (Google ready!)
If you're teaching a film class, you must watch the mother of all slasher films, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho from 1960. This resource includes facts about the film as well as an essay prompt to psychoanalyze Norman Bates, the main character. Even reluctant learners will enjoy the discussion and contribute their ideas to what exactly is going on with this "Mama's Boy." Assignment includes a chart of potential psychological conditions that students can use to form their analysis if necessary. Your s
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Teach with Films Bundle: Google ready!
Film Literacy: Shawshank Redemption Essay (Google ready!)
If you are teaching film, you absolutely must view The Shawshank Redemption! This essay assignment focuses on the themes of courage, loyalty, institutionalization, corruption, justice/injustice, and freedom. Your students will love this film and even your reluctant learners will have plenty to say. Teach your students about life's challenges using this film and they will be prepared to tackle the challenges in the real world. The Shawshank Redemption is a must-watch!
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Teach with Films Bundle: Google ready!
Post-AP Test Creative Writing Unit
Are your students all done after the AP Test (or just at the end of your rope?!), but you don't want to be yet another teacher showing movies all day every day for the rest of the year? This unit is fun, engaging, and interactive. Students try each activity (linked in Google Docs/Slides/PowerPoints) but only select one per week to fully commit to and turn in on their Chromebook or Writer's Workshop day. Culminating in an anthology that both you and your students can be proud of, this unit is
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: AP Literature Units Bundle
Texas Revolution Bundle - Resources for teaching the history of Texas, CCSS
This bundle includes three of our resources to teach your students about the Texas Revolution. These hands-on activities can engage your students throughout the span of your teaching unit. The products include a text analysis unit about the William Travis letter, a movie guide for watching the film The Alamo, and fun research organizers about the Texan Revolutionaries. Resources included in this bundle:1. The William Travis Letter: Mini Unit - This is a 3-day mini unit in which students analyze
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8th - 12th
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A PLACE IN THE SUN: A Classic Film Unit
SEVEN-DAY, 33-PAGE UNITFilm Unit over Academy Award winning motion picture ranked in American Film Institute's Top 100. This drama includes social issues relevant today. The entire unit at your disposal allows for you to develop student response in just a week or to extend the film's meanings through various activities and student examinations.Keys to Film Unit AnalysisLearning ObjectivesStudent Film GuideAlternate Activity: Film PosterAlternate Activity: Writing a BalladAlternate Activity: Film
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: BUNDLE: TEN AMERICAN FILMS
"Night" Final Project-Film Study & Letter Writing
Final Assignment to complete after reading "Night" bye Elie Wiesel. This is a graphic organizer for students to fill out while watching the Italian film, Life is Beautiful. Then they write a letter to the producer of the movie.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: **Night by Elie Wiesel Final Assignments BUNDLE**
Movie vs. Book Comparison Activity
This worksheet provides the opportunity for in depth brainstorming and analysis comparing a movie adaptation of a book. Students will use their brainstorming from Part I to write an in depth paragraph in Part II. Complete with sentence starters and examples.
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6th - 12th
Movie Review Report
This Movie Review Report can be useful for a teacher who is showing a movie in class to assess what their students remember after watching the movie. This Movie Review Report can also allow the teacher to gauge how much the students remember from what stories were being read in class as some of the questions on this report will have the students focus on what the movie and book shares in common and also how they differ. This Movie Review Report can be used in grades 5 through 12 to assess what s
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