Film Studies Curriculum: Film Study Activity Bundle, Sound Design, Plot, CCSS

Don't let your Film Studies course become a glorified movie screening or Netflix binge party. Instead, teach Film Studies effectively with this set of engaging film study activities for any movie or film. This curriculum bundle is full of collaborative learning activities that teach plot structure and plot elements, storyboarding, sound design, and visual analysis skills. All of the activities are designed to help students learn the key skills they need to study any film and develop their visual literacy skills.

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES

Storyboard Templates

- One general storyboard template for any class or project

- One specific storyboard template that is great for a film analysis

- Student samples / examples to help your students visualize the assignment

Sound Design Slideshow and Worksheet

1) An editable slideshow that introduces students to different types of sound in films, with high-quality examples from Baby Driver and Wall-e (from Pixar)

2) A double-sided worksheet where students can:

- Define and give examples of different types of sounds in a film

- Respond to two writing prompts that are great for any film

3) 5 student samples of completed worksheets

Differentiated Plot Diagram Templates and Plot Diagram Quizzes

1) Five different plot diagram templates / worksheets

2) Three differentiated plot structure quizzes (with answer keys)

Plot, Character, and Story Elements Collaborative Flash Card Game

1) Flashcards for 32 story elements and their definitions

2) An alphabetical list of all the words and definitions

3) Two decks of "I Have Who Has" cards to keep students engaged and avoid rote memorization

4) Written and visual teacher answer keys

5) Complete teacher instructions with tips for differentiating the game and encouraging student engagement

Film Study One-Pager Prompt, Rubric, and Templates

1) 30 printable one-pager templates

2) A one-pager prompt for films (plus more for books, stories, etc.)

3) An additional student-generated one-pager prompt to help teach higher-level learning

4) A single point one-pager rubric for easy grading

5) Teaching tips with ideas that have worked for me and my students

Video Viewing Guides

1) 2 copies (one printable and one editable Word document) of an engaging, CCSS aligned TED talk viewing guide with an extension activity

2) 2 copies (one printable and one editable Word document) of an engaging, CCSS aligned video note taking guide--great for any topic, video, or subject

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