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Pixar Shorts Film Theme Plot Literary Elements, Devices, Analysis SEL Activities

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5th - 8th, Homeschool
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Description

This study guide using the Pixar short film, Joy and Heron, is a fun way to teach literary elements like THEME and CONFLICT. These Free worksheets guide students through the process of using the conflict and resolution to identify the theme of a story. It has mega fun appeal, but is also rigorous and challenging.

Want to go deeper and digital? CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL GOOGLE SLIDES LITERARY WORKSHOP of Joy and Heron

Film Synopsis: A cute puppy, Joy, scuffles with an ornery Heron when the bird tries to steal her owner's fishing worms. But a beautiful theme emerges when Joy learns that Heron is only trying to feed her hungry babies. Joy has a change of heart and learns not to judge without understanding. This film is a great way to foster empathy in students.

INCLUDED:

  • Theme study guide with explanations and examples
  • Trace the theme and conflict of Joy and Heron Activity
  • ANSWER KEY

FULL VERSION OF JOY AND HERON WORKSHOP:

Students Identify:

  • Character traits
  • Conflict
  • Theme
  • Summary Writing with embedded video for guidance

FULL VERSION INCLUDES:

  • Slides for each element
  • Guides for each Element
  • Culminating SUMMARY Writing

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Total Pages
3 Including Answer Page
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
90 minutes
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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

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