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Free middle school writing-essays movie guides
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Movie Viewing Guide (PG-2010)
This Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Movie Viewing Guide (PG-2010) is a great movie to introduce or pique your students' interest in Greek mythology. Use this movie guide to help keep your students engaged and create valuable and deep discussion.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just
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7th - 12th
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Kung Fu Panda 3 Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG - 2016)
An epic journey about “You becoming you!” This interactive movie guide helps students analyze the movie Kung Fu Panda 3. Journey through the movie as a class, pausing at the designated times, and discuss and answer the thought provoking questions throughout this 95 minute film. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more
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3rd - 6th
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Romeo and Juliet - West Side Story Comparison Chart and Essay Activity
This is a chart and essay outline I created to use with my 9th graders with disabilities. The students really enjoy finding the parallel characters while watching West Side Story (after reading Romeo and Juliet). The essay outline is very detailed, which my students needed, but can be modified to fit the needs/levels of your students.
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8th - 10th
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Compare and Contrast Literature and Media
This Compare and Contrast Literature and Media document contains an essay description with directions and critique questions. This document can be used for almost any piece of literature with a movie!
The question prompts in this document emphasize high-order thinking skills, critical analysis, and entertainment! After having finished a piece of literature (play, short story, novel, etc.), students can watch the corresponding movie to compare and contrast the various elements in both the lite
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Lord of the Flies: 1990 Film vs. Novel Comparison Graphic Organizer
Utilize this chart when showing the 1990 adaptation of Lord of the Flies. Since the novel's events are vastly different from this adaptation, I've been able to use this graphic organizer as a means to a comparison essay for my higher level students and a way to keep my lower level students engaged for the movie.
Enjoy!
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6th - 12th
Magic Money: The Bitcoin Revolution Movie Guide (2017) FREE
Magic Money: The Bitcoin Revolution Movie Guide (2017) encourages students to dive into the world of Bitcoin, its origins, and its potential impact on the global financial system. Students are prompted to compare and contrast Bitcoin with traditional forms of money, and to explore the process of Bitcoin mining. They will engage in personal reflection, considering their own spending habits and how they might change in a world where Bitcoin is the dominant currency. The guide also challenges stude
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7th - 12th
Day of the Dead Essay/Expository Writing Prompts
Select from five prompts for Day of the Dead reflective writing written in collaboration with English Language Arts teachers.Students have the options to write about themselves, others, the world, or from a fictional perspective. Three of the questions apply to any learning of the Day of the Dead, and two refer to the film, "Book of Life".
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7th - 12th
Six-Week Film Study Program
FREE!Detailed week-by-week points on what to coverWorking towards a final assessment: Analytical EssayMany opportunities for creativity, mini-tasks, formative and summative assessmentsWhat to teach: 'before, during and after' viewingWhat to cover in terms of: symbolism, camera techniques, cinematic devicesRationale, Links to Bloom's Taxonomy, Assessment ExplanationGeneric- Not made for a specific film- use it and reuse it!Suggestion of resources- all available in this shop- many of which are fre
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: 20 Products! Comprehensive Analytical Film Study Guide
Movie/Book Review in multi-paragraph format
This a multi-paragraph assignment; the students write a review over this movie similar to a book report over a book. There are paragraphs about characters, plot, figurative language, and short answer paragraphs with text support too. I use these to help my students become more observant and better listeners. This is a great way to help students write their thoughts into manageable and organized paragraphs. This could also be followed by peer editing and revision. It works well as a homework assi
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6th - 10th
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The Maze Runner (film) quotes
- Extensive list of quotes from The Maze Runner (film)- Categorised into themes - Can be printed for student use
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7th - 12th
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FREE Book/Movie Compare/Contrast Digital Graphic Organizer (Google Classroom)
It's so fun to watch the movie version of a novel that the class recently shared together, so why not use this opportunity to practice other language arts skills? This digital activity practices the skills of compare/contrast as well as opinion writing. Use it as a whole-class lesson, an extra-credit activity, or a remote learning assignment.
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3rd - 8th
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Compare and Contrast of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Assess reading comprehension and writing standards.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Characterization Chart- US Spelling
FREEBIE!US-English versionAttractive chart to jot down character informationStructured Overview to use during film, TV, play or novel studiesCan be used in class, as revision, as groupwork or printed large. Perfect for the busy teacher or the home-schoolerEasy to use: Simply jot down information about a character into the provided categories!
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4th - 12th
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Monsters, Inc. Essay Planner
An essay question, example response, and planner for the film Monsters, Inc.
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4th - 9th
Introduction to Autobiographical Writing
Introduction to Autobiographical Writing.
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7th - 8th
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