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11th grade short stories movie guides
Teach Language Arts with Film Clips: Suspense and Foreshadowing
This short Film, Alma, is an excellent tool to have students review suspense and foreshadowing techniques. Students love the "creepy" film and figuring out exactly what has happened to the character. The file includes the film, student worksheets, and an answer key. The 4 worksheet pages include pause times to have students reflect and infer, as well as screenshots for analyzing examples of foreshadowing. Older students will enjoy this film which is not too young and engaging enough to keep them
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6th - 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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The Princess Bride: Film Study Using Short Story Terminology (Great End of Year)
GREAT END-OF-YEAR REVIEW ACTIVITY. This movie reviews short story terminology with sound educational value and provides a fun way to re-engage learners at the end of the school year, the start of the new year, or directly before or after holidays. (And let's face it: The Princess Bride, is one of the best and most beloved films of all time.)GREAT STARTER TO A SHORT STORY UNIT (terms review) This seven-page pdf document contains three different activities for a film study of The Princess Bride
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7th - 12th
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Lamb to the Slaughter: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
*Updated 10/12/20: For each worksheet, I’ve created a png image of the worksheet and then put that image as the background in a Google Slide. The students can use all of the tools in Slides to mark their answers. The links are already set up to force students to make a copy so they each have their own version of the worksheet in their Google Drive. Copy and paste the links below to share with your students. Please don’t post these links on any websites that are not password protected. A whole ne
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8th - 12th
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"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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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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Guided Movie Questions: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
This PDF contains 36 guided questions to be answered while your students enjoy "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief." This movie is an excellent introduction to a Mythology unit, or a nice treat for the end of one!
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6th - 12th
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The Fall of the House of Usher Viewing Guide
This viewing guide corresponds with the 1960 version of "The Fall of the House of Usher" starring Vincent Price.
I have never had a class that did not love this movie. Whether for the sheer absurdity of it or their true love for Poe, I'm not sure, but this movie and viewing guide are definitely a hit.
Viewing guide focuses on character analysis - specifically description of characters using figurative language. Other questions include comparison & contrast of short story vs. movie and cr
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9th - 11th
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"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Story vs. Movie: Compare/Contrast
Students will analyze both the textual and film versions of “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” to determine the main theme/s as well as to track how those themes emerge over the course of the story. Additionally, students will analyze how complex characters in the story develop over the course of the story, interact with one another, and help to advance the themes of the stories.
Suggested Use for This Assignment:
After students have read and analyzed “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,”
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9th - 12th
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Sherlock BBC The Hounds of Baskerville: Viewing Guide
A modern sleuth mystery set in 21st century London, this ninety-minute long BBC and Masterpiece Classic episode is based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes story, "The Hounds of Baskerville." Dynamic actors, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, take on the roles of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson introducing the characters and their lovable idiosyncrasies. The 30 question viewing guide comes with a complete answer key. A great complement for Victorian literature with a modern le
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Sherlock Bundle
Spongebob's an Epic Hero?
This FUN 2-3 day lesson unites The Odyssey with The Spongebob Squarepants Movie (the first, animated film). Students enjoy the film and its content while identifying allusions made within it to Odysseus and his travels. I based the three page, 24-question worksheet on what my students read from our abridged version of the epic located in an ancient textbook. If you have covered, read or discussed the sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, Helios, Poseidon, Calypso, Athena and a few other main points o
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7th - 11th
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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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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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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
Movie Guide - Stand By Me - The elements of a Short Story
This is a helpful movie guide that's really great to leave with a supply teacher (as your "day off" plans, if you need it).
Just print, and it's ready to go!
This is a really great way to
A. Show my favourite movie in class (!)
B. Actually have them apply the elements of a short story to this movie
It's also a nice way to have them recap the elements before a Short Story test/as review at the end of the unit.
BONUS - There's TWO versions of it included for you:
There's the first two pages,
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8th - 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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THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY FINAL EXAM
This is a 34 question test over "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" short story and movie. There are 14 matching vocabulary words from the story and the rest of the questions are multiple choice from the movie. The test is 3 pages and a 2 page answer key is provided. Feel free to edit this document- You must have access to Microsoft word to open this product. Scantron Friendly!
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7th - 12th
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"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury Movie v. Short Story Comparison!
This product requires students to watch the short film after reading the short story and compare the two mediums in an important and purposeful way. This movie guide has the students fill out a comparison chart and analyze why the director made the choices that were visible in the film, answer analysis questions regarding both mediums, and craft a narrative writing piece using POV!This can be distributed digitally or physically, all you have to do as the teacher is print each slide on a page! Ha
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury Complete Short Story Unit Bundle!
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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Toy Story of Terror Movie Guide - Fiction Review
This s a movie guide to use with the film “Toy Story of Terror.” This is intended to help students review fiction elements. The review would be great for Halloween or anytime.
The following elements are included in questions: tone, cause and effect, setting, foreshadowing, irony, suspense, conflict, point of view, protagonist, character – change, and theme.
An answer key is provided.
You will need to provide the movie on your own. It can purchased or rented on Amazon.
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6th - 12th
Shrek Movie Guide for Studying Plot Elements -End of Year Movie or Sub Plan
This is an excellent movie guide. This organizer contains all of the necessary elements of plot. Use this with your short story unit or as a break between Marking Periods. This sub ready organizer goes with the first movie in the Shrek series. Study Plot Elements with the movie ShrekA. Author’s Purpose:B. Characters:a. Protagonist (the good guy):b. Foil (who is the opposite of the main character):c. Antagonist (the bad guy):d. Stereotypes (what people assume):Other major charactersExposition: Ba
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6th - 11th
Dystopian Fiction Movie Study: The Maze Runner
Movie Study slideshow including mini lesson, mentor texts, and skills practice. Topics include the following: Genre mini lesson Link to trailer for The Maze Runner The Maze Runner Q&A worksheet This chunked lesson was designed for a grade ten dystopian fiction unit in which students learn about advanced short story concepts and apply what they have learned to their own choice novel, in the form of a final project. See my introductory short story unit for more basic, introductory, short
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Dystopian Fiction Unit & ISP Novel Culminating Activity
Hans Christian Andersen Version of a Disney Fairytale
Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm inspired many Disney movies. This product contains 4 resources: 1. PowerPoint introduction to 2. The Little Mermaid story text3. Venn Diagram handout4. Assignment instructions for students to write their own "Your Hans Christian Andersen Version of a Disney Movie."In this lesson, students will first learn a brief history of fairytales and folklore in a Powerpoint format (with examples from movies such as Cinderella and Frozen). Next, they will read
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9th - 12th
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