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High school writing-essays movie guide pdfs
Dead Poets Society Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form (PG - 1989)
This Dead Poets Society Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG - 1989) encourages students to think critically. Analyze Neil's relationship with his father and discuss the possible factors that influenced his suicide and who the school makes the 'scapegoat'. Explore Mr. Keating's teaching philosophy, how he inspires his students, and how he brought Todd out of his shell.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for yo
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7th - 12th
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The Giver Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included
This 11 page movie guide with additional activity handouts is for the film "The Giver (2014)". ★★ Check out the full preview! ★★This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.PART 1 – Comprehension Questions in chronological order. There are 2 sets for the different grade range, or an ESL class. Includes answer keys • 35 questions requiring full sentence answers.• 35 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers. PART 2 – Creativity and essay writing • (Students will
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6th - 9th
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The Outsiders Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG13 - 1983)
The Outsiders Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 1983) challenges students to analyze this classic movie that delves into the issues of stereotypes and how to get along with your family and community. Explore the underlying reason why the Greasers and the Socs are constantly at odds and why Ponyboy's hair is more than just hair.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 13 high-level, sh
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8th - 12th
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The Odyssey / O Brother Where Art Thou Movie Activities, Lyric Analysis, CCSS
The movie O Brother Where Art Thou is the perfect pairing to add fun and depth of learning to The Odyssey! These activities foster comparison skills as students analyze the similarities and differences between the two mediums. As a bonus, I've included two song-lyric analysis activities in which students apply Odysseus' travels to the lyrics from two different tunes that make an appearance, including "I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow"! I find this adds just a splash of extra fun! ♪INCLUDES: ★2 page
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7th - 12th
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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
The Pursuit of Happyness Movie Guide with Questions, Activities and Essay
This is a movie guide for The Pursuit of Happyness, an inspiring and educational movie about overcoming poverty, perseverance and finding true happiness. This rigorous 10+ page movie guide is much more than a worksheet of questions. It has everything you need to not only engage your students but to get them thinking critically about the central themes in this story. And best of all-it's NO PREP! We've done all the work for you so sit back and enjoy a great movie with your students!This comprehen
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5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Educational Movies Bundle! 8 Motivational & Inspirational Movie Guides
Pride and Prejudice Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google (PG - 2005)
Pride and Prejudice Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Classroom (PG - 2005) is a great way to wrap up a literature unit on the famous classic novel by Jane Austen. Compare and contrast Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley and Mr. Wickham. Identify how Elizabeth is different than the average girl in her time. Discuss how the director creates intimacy between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth as they stiffly and formally dance. Explore how flirting in the 1800s compares to today. Finally, encourage students t
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9th - 12th
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Temple Grandin Movie Guide and Writing Prompts
This is a 3-day lesson plan I used just before spring break. It was under my theme "What is holding you back?" There are three bell ringers about disability and what holds high school students back. Students derive facts from the movie and after each Day are writing a paragraph of information about what they've learned rather than just answering comprehension questions about the film. This strategy relates better to common core by promoting critical thinking and synthesis of the information rath
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7th - 12th
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The Blind Side Movie Guide with Questions, Activities and Essay Writing
This is a movie guide for The Blind Side, an inspiring movie about racism, courage, and the power of perseverance. This rigorous 10+ page movie guide is much more than a worksheet of questions. It has everything you need to not only engage your students but to get them thinking critically about the central themes in this story. And best of all-it's NO PREP! We've done all the work so sit back and enjoy a great movie with your students!This comprehensive guide includes:-Before, During and Afte
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Educational Movies Bundle! 8 Motivational & Inspirational Movie Guides
Glory Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (R - 1989)
This Glory Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (R - 1989) challenges students to connect with this classic civil war film. Ask students to analyze Colonel Robert Shaw, how the war changes him and the impact he has on his soldiers. Compare and contrast him to Colonel Montgomery. Determine the symbolism of Robert's men carrying the flag after he dies and discuss the concept of 'tough love'.Note: An answer key is not included as many questions are open-ended and encourage students t
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â School Site License (1 SSL) 20 Movie Guide Bundle | War & Political History
Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope Archetype Lesson Plan and Study Guide
The purpose of this unit is to actively engage students in a process that will foster an awareness of an artist’s purpose regardless of the medium, which is inherently engrained across cultures. The scope and sequence of the unit will allow students an opportunity to delve into the labyrinthian nature of archetypes, which seem simplistic at first but undoubtedly can become very complex and multi-faceted. This 31 page study guide takes students on a minimum 5-day lesson plan adventure that will e
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9th - 12th
The Ultimate Gift Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included
This 10 page movie guide with handouts is to accompany the film "The Ultimate Gift (2006)". ★★ Check out the full preview! ★★This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.PART 1 – Comprehension Questions in chronological order. Answer key included.• 45 questions requiring full sentence answers.• 30 questions requiring full sentence answers. (15 removed from the 45 question sheet) PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis• Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believ
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7th - 10th
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To Kill a Mockingbird Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included
This 10 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)". ★★ Check out the full preview! ★★This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.PART 1 – Comprehension questions. I have made two sets of questions for differentiation or depending on how much of a challenge you want to give the students. Answer keys included • 55 questions in chronological order. • 40 questions in chronological order (15 questions removed from the 55 question set) PA
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8th - 12th
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Pearl Harbor Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2001)
This Pearl Harbor Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2001) challenges students to connect with the experiences Rafe, Danny and Evelyn have, learn from their bravery, and test students' EQ by analyzing their complicated relationship. Encourage students to discuss complex issues like Jim Crow laws, Japanese internment camps and the difficult decisions made by the USA and Japanese military commanders.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â School Site License (1 SSL) 20 Movie Guide Bundle | War & Political History
The Shack Movie Viewing Guide (PG13-2017)
The Shack does a wonderful job at asking the hard questions that many people ponder about Christianity. Use this movie guide to engage your students and increase their understanding of the big issues discussed in this film. Don't forget to download a free Book & Movie Comparison worksheet if your class has also read the 2007 novel by William Young.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 1
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Christian Movie Guide MEGA Bundle | 10 Movie Guides | SAVE 35%
Inherit the Wind (1960) Movie/Video Study Guide Pack
This 10 page movie/video study guide contains 57 questions and is designed to keep students engaged and on task during a class's viewing of the 1960 version of “Inherit the Wind" starring Spencer Tracy, Fredric March, and Gene Kelly. Included are viewing suggestions and links to free access of the video online. All questions are in viewing order. The video study guide is excellent to use as a tool to help students remain engaged and focus on plot details to increase their understanding and compr
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6th - 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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Hamlet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 1990)
This Hamlet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 1990) will increase your students' comprehension of this Shakespeare classic. Challenge students to connect with the complexity of Shakespeare's characters and their decisions. Evaluate Hamlet's view of death and discuss lessons one can learn from this famous tragedy.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, sh
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Shakespeare Inspired Movie Guide Bundle - SAVE OVER 35%
Movie Essay: AKEELAH AND THE BEE
This is a wonderful writing assignment to give to your students AFTER they have viewed the film AKEELAH AND THE BEE. This is a terrific extension in learning that will not only provide a wonderful learning experience, but will stretch the thinking of your students and will encourage excellence in writing.
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6th - 9th
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Cesar Chavez Movie Guide | Questions | Labor | Worker's Rights (PG13 - 2014)
This Cesar Chavez Movie Guide | Questions | Labor | Worker's Rights (PG13 - 2014) covers a gripping story about the struggle for farm workers' rights in the 1960s. Explore Cesar's relationship with his son Fernando. Ask students to put themselves in the shoes of main characters and relate to them using their own experiences. Discuss the power of boycotting and how Chavez used it. Finally, think like a director and debate how the use of real footage from the 1960's affects the viewer.Check the pr
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â School Site License (1 SSL) 20 Movie Guide Bundle | Civil Rights & Justice
Holes Movie Guide with Questions, Activities and Essay Writing
This is a movie guide for Holes, based on the novel by Louis Sachar. This rigorous 10+ page movie guide is much more than a worksheet of questions. It has everything you need to not only engage your students but to get them thinking critically about the central themes in this story. And best of all-it's NO PREP! We've done all the work for you so sit back and enjoy a great movie with your students!This comprehensive guide includes:-Comprehension and discussion questions(Questions are time-stampe
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4th - 9th
Also included in:Â Educational Movies Bundle! 8 Motivational & Inspirational Movie Guides
Keats Poetry and Bright Star: Practice with Synthesis
Practice with the Synthesis- Keats Poetry and "Bright Star"The poetry of John Keats not only is commonly taught in high school but is an exemplar on the Common Core curriculum map. Teach these two poems- "Ode to a Nightingale" and "La Belle Dame sans Merci"- along with the 2010 critically acclaimed film, "Bright Star." Included in the five-day lesson plan are the two poems for annotation, a complete film viewing guide, links to video and teaching sources, open-ended questions, an AP-style timed
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10th - 12th
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1 Paragraph Frames - Essay Organizer - Argument - Research - Evidence
These 1-paragraph, argumentative research report graphic organizers, help struggling writers to write a well-organized essay using cited sources. This is also a great tool for first time research report writers.INCLUDES:*Easy to Follow, Step-by-Step Notes & Suggestions (See PREVIEW)*Video, Movie, & Documentary Organizers (Students Collect Video Evidence)*Descriptive Word Lists (Students Find Important Words and List them to Use in their Essay Writing)*Evidence Organizer (Students Come Up
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4th - 12th
Also included in:Â 1, 3, & 5-Paragraph Argument Essay Writing Frames - Research - Evidence
Hunt for the Wilderpeople Film Study Booklet
Hunt for the Wilderpeople Film Study Booklet. Questions can easily be altered to suit different learning abilities. Please rate and review.
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8th - 11th
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