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Middle school creative writing movie guides for Google Apps
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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Christmas OR Winter Pixar-like Short Films Literary Devices THEME & NARRATIVE
HEY DEER! ANIMATED PIXAR SHORT FILM! Great for Christmas OR winter ELA. Short films are the perfect way to teach narrative writing and literary elements and devices. This workshop guides students through an analysis of 6 basic literary elements to prepare them for the culminating narrative writing task. Students watch the film directly from their slides and work through all of the guided activities.❤ Winter themed- but NO direct Christmas referencesSettingCharacters/CharacterizationPoint of View
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6th - 9th
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BUNDLE A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel & Film Study Unit (editable)
About this Unit & NovelThis is a Common Core-aligned literature study unit for use with the graphic novel, A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel, adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s 1963 Newberry-winner by Hope Larson. The lessons and activities here span the curriculum, from vocabulary building and literary analysis, to creative writing and argument building to side trips into some of the STEM concepts that surface in the novel. Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language app
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4th - 7th
Narrative Writing With Graphic Organizers ANIMATED SHORT FILMS & Rubric
Narrative writing that students will actually WANT to do using ANIMATED SHORT FILMS! In this workshop, students are guided through literary devices, elements, and techniques, to learn how to create an exciting narrative story. Students will analyze literary techniques through the lense of animated short films, and complete mini-lessons and activities. Then, students will use graphic organizers and guided writing companions to map out and write their own narratives. *PREFER THE DIGITAL VERSION?
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5th - 8th
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Movie Guides Literary Elements | plot | theme| inference | characters | dialogue
Want to teach literary elements using ANY MOVIE or PIXAR SHORT FILM to bring real world learning into your classroom? This digital GOOGLE SLIDES AND PRINTABLE bundle includes workshops for the 8 major literary devices and is easy to use and versatile! ❤ SAVE 30% ON THIS BUNDLE!!NOTE: This digital & printable bundle is perfect for teaching hybrid classes and for teachers with students who need or prefer paper or technology. ❤The Google Slides workshops are specifically designed on Slides for
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5th - 9th
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Animated Short Films Theme Plot Narrative Writing Activity GLUED Literary Device
Here's a literary workshop that students beg to do! In this workshop, students are guided through a full Pixar interactive plot analysis of the short film Glued. Students will then use the knowledge they've learned about plot development to create their own narrative story using the plot templates.DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE HEREFILM SUMMARY:In this funny film, a mother realizes her child is addicted to video games so she tries desperately to persuade him to play outside. Finally, in a hilarious c
Grades:
5th - 8th
Short Film Winter Christmas Literary Elements and Devices Workshops
Pixar Short Films are a PERFECT way to teach narrative writing! Since there are no words, students must create the narration themselves. This digital interactive guides them to identify all of the elements of narration in the film. SETTING, CHARACTERIZATION, CONFLICT, THEME, POINT OF VIEW & PERSPECTIVE, and all of the PLOT elements are covered! This bundle includes digital workshops for the SHORT FILMS:A Christmas StarHey Deer!Other Christmas and winter-themed resources you might like:Christ
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5th - 8th
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Short Film Christmas ELA Activities Character Theme Setting Literary Devices
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 KnackPDF, PowerPoint, and Google Slides version includedVideo embedded in the workshop so students can watch and rewind while they workStudents will analyze
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Short Film Workshops Literary Elements THEME SETTING CHARACTER CONFLICT
The Iron Giant: Novel & Film Discussion Questions (editable)
This is a Google doc. After purchase you will download a PDF with a link to the resource.An editable, Common Core-aligned set of discussion questions and vocabulary activities for use with the novel, The Iron Giant, by Ted Hughes (originally published as The Iron Man in 1968) and the 1999 film, The Iron Giant, directed by Brad Bird. The film is a very loose adaptation of the novel; though plot and characters differ quite a bit between works, they share some common themes, among them, friendship
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Freedom Writers Movie Unit
Includes: 15 days worth of lessons Google Slides movie guide questions with answerswhole class discussion questionsmovie permission slip 8 interactive activities/exercises that go along with the movie anticipation guidemuseum of tolerance tour walk the linepersonal testimony a toast for change be a light Erin vs. Scott debate my hero final project
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6th - 12th
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Hey Deer Short Film Workshop Winter Theme Narrative Plot Story Elements
PIXAR SHORT FILMS are the perfect way to teach narrative writing and to analyze the elements of literature! This full unit, digital interactive workshop studies the short film, HEY DEER! It guides students through an analysis of the 6 basic literary elements to prepare them for the culminating narrative writing assignment. Students watch the film directly from their slides and work through all of the fun activities. ❤ Winter themed- but no direct Christmas referencesSettingCharacters/Characteriz
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: December Literary Analysis and Pi Short Film For Google Classroom Unit 4
Frozen Movie The Snow Queen Story Compare Contrast Winter Time Fun Worksheet HW
This fully editable short story and film comparison packet is a perfect way to embrace the winter season with a fun movie and story compare and contrast lesson / activity. Have your students read and discuss Hans Christian Andersen's short story "The Snow Queen" (abridged version included in this packet) and then watch the movie (or show clips) that was inspired by this short story -- "Frozen"! Have students answer the comprehension questions about the movie as they watch, and then have them thi
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5th - 8th
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Finding Theme With Short Films
SHORT FILMS are the perfect way to teach literary elements! This digital, interactive workshop studies the short film, Joy and Heron and guides students through an analysis of the 6 basic literary elements to prepare them for the culminating narrative writing assignment. Students watch the film directly from their slides and work through all of the fun activities. ❤ Literary Elements Covered:ThemeSettingCharactersPredictionPlot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolutionCu
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4th - 7th
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Short Films For The Birds FREE Literary Devices Elements & Techniques Activities
FREE PIXAR SHORT FILM DIALOGUE AND CHARACTER ACTIVITY that students will actually WANT to do! This digital GOOGLE SLIDES resource allows students create 5 dialogue scenes for the bickering birds in the film and an activity to analyze how the dialogue shapes the characters. The TEACH slide explains how writers use dialogue to develop characters, and reminds them to use quotation marks when writing dialogue. This is a simple, stress-free way for students to learn dialogue in a way they will neve
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4th - 7th
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"Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes Movie vs. Novel Guide!
This project is for students that have read and studied Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes and are ready to see it brought to life! I find that showing this version to my students provides a little clarity on some of the key events and relationships in this short story. This product comes with a comparison chart to compare the short story and the movie, 4 open-response questions and a writing activity with a prompt AND rubric for easy grading!**I do not own the rights to the movie, so it is no
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes- ENTIRE NOVEL ACTIVITY BUNDLE!
Animal Farm by George Orwell Movie vs. Novel Comparison
This product requires students to watch the short film after reading the novel 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 that features a rubric for easy grading!This can be distributed digitally or physically, all you have to do as the teacher
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Animal Farm by George Orwell Interactive Growing Bundle!
The Pearl by John Steinbeck - Movie vs. Novel Comparison Activity!
This project is for students that have read and studied The Pearl by John Steinbeck and are ready to see it brought to life! I find that showing this version to my students provides a little clarity on some of the key events and relationships in this short story. This product comes with a comparison chart to compare the short story and the movie, 4 open-response questions and a writing activity with a prompt AND rubric for easy grading!**I do not own the rights to the movie, so it is not linked.
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: The Pearl by John Steinbeck - Complete Novel BUNDLE!
The Giver Movie Compare to Book Worksheet for End of Unit Compare Contrast Movie
This fully editable end-of-unit film study packet is meant to support a movie study of the movie "The Giver," after students have finished reading the novel. Students will spend the class periods watching the film "The Giver," will answer the questions on the worksheet while they watch. After they watch, they will complete a compare and contrast worksheet specifically answering about how the movie is different from the book. ANSWER KEYS PROVIDEDThere is also a longer paragraph assignment with tw
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5th - 8th
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"The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins - Novel vs. Movie Comparison!
This product requires students to watch the film after reading the novel (or simply just watch the film if students are familiar with the the book) 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 first-person POV! This piece of writing also comes with a
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7th - 10th
Movie Guides Literary Elements | plot | theme| inference | characters | dialogue
Want to teach literary elements using ANY MOVIE or PIXAR SHORT FILM to bring real world learning into your classroom? This digital GOOGLE SLIDES bundle includes workshops for the 8 major literary devices and is easy to use and versatile! Focus on one literary element, or make a packet of the entire bundle to do a comprehensive movie study. BUYING OPTIONS:BUNDLE AND SAVE 20% (Includes 8 PRINTABLE Movie Guide Workshops) $8BUNDLE AND SAVE 20% (Includes 8 DIGITAL Movie Guide Workshops) $8BUNDLE AND
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5th - 9th
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Black Panther Movie Worksheet, HW & Sci Fi Utopia Dystopia Wakanda Mini-Project
This fully editable film study packet is meant to complement a film study of the movie Black Panther, which is a perfect way to introduce or deepen a science fiction or dystopian unit. Students will spend the class periods watching the film "Black Panther" will answer the questions on the worksheet while they watch, answer journal prompts, and will complete a creative and thoughtful homework assignment about the film. There is also a handout for a mini-project that students could complete after
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Black History Month Bundle Middle School ELA History Lessons Activities
Wonka 2023 Movie Guide Questions in ENGLISH | Chronological Order W/ Timothée
Best movie guide out there! 26 Movie Guide Questions for the 2023 movie Wonka written 100% in ENGLISH that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes movie images to help scaffold for diverse learners. Questions are spaced out to give students enough time to write answers down.Rated PG and perfect for any classroom! Includes Answer Key.Synopsis:Based on the extraord
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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La Luna | Disney Short | Narrative practice | Questions, w key
Are you working on narratives in your class? Do you want your students to practice identifying narrative elements with an interesting assignment? This is for you!Have your students view the appx 6 min Disney Pixar Short- Film "La Luna"Then have them respond to these high interest questions!This product includes:- Narrative element identification includingSensory details (3 questions)Conflict Identification (4)SettingCharacters and description- 5 thought provoking post-viewing questions-Answer ke
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Narrative Unit Bundle
Frozen Movie Worksheet Questions Plot Mountain Paragraph Winter Time Fun No Prep
This fully editable movie guide packet is a perfect way to embrace the winter season with a fun winter-themed movie - Frozen! Have students answer the comprehension questions about the movie as they watch, and then have them think critically about the movie's lessons and themes by filling out a plot diagram, answering short response questions, and writing a reflection about the film. For homework, give students a creative writing assignment in which they create a 4-panel comic depicting four imp
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5th - 8th
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