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Study Unit to be used with Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
This wonderful book will come to life quickly in your classroom with the aid of this study unit. Included in this packet, you will find: Multiple ideas for a reading calendar, study guides (divided into five parts), quizzes, two assessment options (a 20 question multiple choice cumulative test or a test featuring 15 multiple choice questions, 25 true and false, and 5 essay questions), a student project, two different writing assignments (with student examples and rubrics), and four powerpoint p
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Odyssey - Comparison Chart and Essay with O Brother, Where Art Thou?
After reading the Odyssey, students watch the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? which is a modern re-telling of the epic poem. They fill in the chart while watching the film, comparing and contrasting specific elements of both mediums.
After the chart is complete, students use this information to write a compare-contrast essay. A prompt and outline is provided in the handout.
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Odyssey - Comparison Chart and Essay with O Brother, Where Art Thou
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9th - 12th
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Dystopian Elements in the Lego Movie
Dystopian stories are extremely popular in young adult fiction today and The Lego Movie is an excellent way to introduce students to the genre. This lesson analyzes the elements of a story in the film with a special emphasis on what makes it an example of dystopian fiction. The included compare and contrast essay planner can be used to help students compare the movie to any other dystopian story.
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Students will diagram a plot, identify dystopian elements, infer character trai
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6th - 9th
Teacher Pack - Barbie (film dir by Greta Gerwig) - Complete teaching unit
This teaching unit is based upon the 2023 feature film, Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig. The film imagines the iconic Barbie doll experiencing an existential crisis leading to an adventure into the real world on a journey of self-discovery. Through a blend of satire and sincerity, the film works to acknowledge Barbie’s unrealistic body type and the impact this has had on children over time, while celebrating her role as a feminist icon. Ideas about toxic masculinity and the importance of feelin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Into the Woods (Musical) Critique Activity
This assignment was created to be used with the movie "Into the Woods" as a way to practice reviewing films; however, you can edit the document to be used with any musical film. The students take notes on their favorite character, actor or actress, musical number etc. and write a five paragraph movie review after the film! Please note: The store watermark IS NOT on the purchased product!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Film Discussion and essay questions - Fantastic Mr Fox
A set of nine questions to support a unit of work on Wes Anderson's superb film 'Fantastic Mr Fox'. This is an excellent film for study because it is of wide appeal, is fun, and can be analysed at different levels of depth and complexity. As a film text it provides excellent examples of art design, camerawork and composition, and will inspire students to attempt their own stop motion film creations.
Most of these questions are at a moderately advanced level, as teachers can easily generate thei
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Haute Cuisine (Saveurs du Palais) Movie Guide: Preview, Questions, Follow-ups
Teachers, the more I see this film, the more I really, really like it and find it extremely undervalued. With the total absence of any objectionable content whatsoever you should not hesitate at all in showing this to your classes. You could even stream it for free as I did on Vudu. Just download this packet and you will have all you need for a very rich and nourishing (pun intended) unit on la cuisine française. Students will immediately identify with the awkward situation in which Hortense fi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Karate Kid Movie Quiz, Lesson Plan, and Research Project
A lesson plan and research project based on The Karate Kid (2010) starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith with 28 multiple-choice questions, 6 essay questions with lined paper, suggested research questions, works cited page, and answer key. ***PLEASE NOTE: Due to copyright laws, we cannot include the video(s) and/or film(s), but they are available on many streaming platforms. Please consider this before purchasing!This lesson is student-centered, meaning:--it allows you to become a facilitator!--ha
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4th - 12th
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Man of La Mancha Viewing Guide
This is a question packet to accompany the film (or play) Man of La Mancha. Although intended for a Spanish class, all of the questions are in English and can be adapted and enhanced for a high-level literature class. The questions are intended to make sure that students are able to recognize characters, basic plot ideas, and basic themes that they see throughout the movie. At the end they are asked to compare and contrast a selection of two characters, which includes Don Quixote and Sancho, Don
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9th - 12th
William Bradford from Of Plymouth Plantation BUNDLE!
PPT on William Bradford from Of Plymouth PlantationThis PPT includes opening discussion questions to get your students active and curious!Background information on William Bradford and his voyage on the MayflowerExcerpts from Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford - these are broken up into four reading sections with questionsTheir Safe Arrival at Cape CodThe First EncounterStarving Time & Indian Relations Part IIndian Relations Part II & The First ThanksgivingThe excerpts can be pas
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9th - 11th
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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (A la folie...pas du tout) Movie Guide, Questions
My fellow French teachers, mes compatriotes,This movie is by far and away, I mean de très loin, the most popular and exciting one I have ever shown in class in my now 22 years of experience teaching this subject. Kids of all backgrounds love this film and will be glued to the big screen from the moment it starts. The twist (flashback) in the middle will throw them for a loop without losing them and the ending will leave them on the edge of their seats. This movie is custom-made for Digital Age l
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Teacher Pack - The Castle (film by Rob Sitch) - complete teaching unit
Complete teaching unit, including assessment, for the iconic Australian film, The Castle, directed by Rob Sitch and released in 1997. The narrative feature film charts the legal battle of proud family man and Aussie battler, Darryl Kerrigan, as he takes on the ‘big guns’ of the government to protect his beloved home. This comprehensive Teacher Pack – The Castle equips educators of secondary students (Years 10-12) with all that’s needed to deliver high-quality learning experiences which unpack th
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
The Crucible Essay Assignment
This is an essay assignment that I used with my Eleventh Grade English class this year after reading and watching the Crucible by Arthur Miller. This assignment could be used after reading the play, watching the film, or both. Its main prompt asks the students to examine who or what is ultimately responsible for John Proctor's death. The assignment includes a graphic organizer and class discussion prompts with possible answers (these can be deleted and filled in by your class--I always post a
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9th - 12th
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MLA Format Video Lesson Plan, Packet, Activity
This comes with the lesson plan, a follow along packet to videos, and an activity.
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9th - 12th
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"Barbie" 2023 Movie Project
Just watched "Barbie" and need some project ideas? This resource contains four project options for students to choose from to complete as a culminating analysis for the movie. A general rubric for all options is included as well.
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10th - 12th
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Teacher Pack - ELVIS (film by Luhrmann) - complete teaching unit
What makes a legend? This complete teaching unit focuses on the 2022 biopic, Elvis, directed by Baz Luhrmann. The film makes a representation of the legendary life of musician and performer Elvis Presley with a spotlight on the influence of Colonel Tom Parker.This comprehensive Teacher Pack – Elvis equips educators of middle/upper secondary students to deliver high-quality student learning experiences (for the English/Media learning areas) to examine how representations are made in a biographica
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec Film Guide: Plot and Essay Questions
Teachers and parents, Especially if you have easily distracted, at-risk kids this film will work well for you. A stunning visual masterpiece, the inclusion of strong fantasy/supernatural elements will also make it a hit with young people. The fact that the main character and heroine happens to be female gives it a modern feel, almost like Wonder Woman meets James Bond with Adèle's use of one-liners. There really is nothing like this film and students will appreciate that. This packet will ensure
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6th - 12th
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Coach Carter Film - Comprehension Booklet
This booklet was designed to assist students in comprehending the film Coach Carter. As well as comprehension questions, this booklet dives deeper into the analysis of film techniques used by the director.
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9th - 10th
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"Mon Meilleur Ami" Film Guide, Anticipation Guide and Essay Scaffolds
French teachers CHECK THIS OUT! Fun movie! Low price! (So I can show you that Bruins' French Store is a place worth checking out!)"Mon Meilleur Ami" is a delightful French film with very little objectionable content. This packet includes group pre-viewing activities, 40 plot based questions written in simple French (I can easily use these for French 1 even) and then what I call "French Language Essay Sentence Starters" that will help students in levels ranging from 1-4 create rich and meaningfu
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7th - 12th
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MOVIE News Story
This is the perfect lesson for a journalism class when you want to show a movie and are looking for a way to tie it in to the curriculum.
Students pretend to be reporters in the world of the movie and write a news story based on events they view. They gather quotes and write the news story in a journalistic style in keeping with the AP style guide and basic news writing techniques.
Includes a planning guide for students to use while viewing the movie and a detailed rubric for grading.
I use
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9th - 12th
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Teacher Pack - Romeo + Juliet - (film by Baz Luhrmann) - complete teaching unit
What makes a text timeless? This complete teaching unit focuses on Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 feature film, Romeo + Juliet, a fast-paced, modern, and high-impact interpretation of Shakespeare’s original playscript. The Teacher Pack – Romeo and Juliet – Baz Luhrmann equips educators of middle/upper secondary students to deliver high-quality student learning experiences, culminating in two possible assessment modes – analytical essay or persuasive speech. Contents (5 digital/editable/printable files read
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8th - 11th
Comparison of film O' Brother Where Art Thou? to The Odyssey
This graphic organizer and writing assignment helps students to compare the film O'Brother Where Art Thou? to The Odyssey. I've actually used it as a final assessment before. The students love the film, and I've included teacher notes with times in the film to stop and discuss. After they fill out a chart comparing and contrasting the film to the epic poem, they are then instructed to write an essay connecting the two. I've included a prewriting organizer for students to plan out their essay
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9th - 12th
A Teenager's Experience, Expository Essay, Holocaust
This is a writing activity that is used to go with the video "A teenager's experience", which can be found on unitedstreaming.com. It tells the true story of a survivor of the Holocaust. I have my students watch the video, and then I have them write a five paragraph essay over the video. This activity outlines what each paragraph should include. It's amazing how year after year, the kids really get into this activity, and actually enjoy writing!!
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4th - 12th
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The Last of the Mohicans (film studies version) test (with key)
The 1992 film version of James Fenimore Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans" remains an engaging viewing experience for students. Here is an in-depth 30-question multiple choice test with an Literary Archetype Essay Assignment. The 1992 film offers enough literary merit to be be a good companion to the very challenging novel. This film and the test offer a strong reinforcement of Literary Archetypes made more popular from by Joseph Campbell's "The Power of Myth"
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9th - 12th
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