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7th grade close reading movie guides for Google Apps
Teaching Literary Elements with Animated Short Films: The Lost Thing
This set of standards-based lessons includes an examination of plot, conflict, setting, mood, symbolism, and theme. Teach advanced lessons for secondary students on setting, mood, symbolism, and theme using the picture book, "Lost and Found" by Shaun Tan or the Oscar Award-winning short film "The Lost Thing" (book/film not included). The Lost Thing is a story about a boy who finds a strange creature on the beach. He decides that it must be lost and that he must find where this creature belongs.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Five Short Films for Teaching Theme
Character Analysis - Sing Movie Characters - Google Slides with Film Clips
The movie Sing provides the perfect text for character analysis. Each character experiences their own journey of self-discovery and self-actualization.In this task, students will examine three characters in depth:Rosita, the pig, a housewife, who dreams of singing and of being appreciated and seen by her family.Johnny, the gorilla, the son of mobster, who does want to follow in his father's footsteps into a life of crime, and wants to be loved and accepted as a singer.Ash, the porcupine, the reb
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6th - 12th
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A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig -Bundle -Novel Study + Movie/Book Comparison
"A Boy Called Christmas" Bundle!Included:Printable + Digital "A Boy Called Christmas" Novel Study with answer key (78 pages)Printable + Digital "A Boy Called Christmas" Movie/Book Comparison Study (with answers to True & False and Multiple Choice) (8 pages)These are Printable + Digital resources! They can be used for Distance Learning.Use these resources in any or all of these ways:Option 1: Print it outOption 2: Use as a TpT Digital Activity (Now called an Easel Activity)Option 3: Use throu
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5th - 8th
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Hamilton vs. Burr: Conflict Character Analysis Lyrics, Slides, Writing Prompts
I am not throwing away my shot! Hamilton vs. Burr: A Musical Journey through Conflict and Character is an innovative resource designed for upper middle school and lower high school English Language Arts teachers. This engaging packet leverages the powerful narrative of the musical 'Hamilton' to delve into the intricate dynamics between two of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. This literary analysis is an easy way to practice plot, conflict, and character development
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7th - 10th
Animated Short Films as Mentor Texts: Mr. Hublot
Teaching with short films is a great way to engage struggling readers and English language learners, giving them a scaffold that enables them to actively participate in discussions with peers about literary terms. Each film/ lesson comes with: plot maps, essential questions, writing, and discussion prompts and suggestions for extending the lesson. This lesson using "Mr. Hublot" focuses on plot, theme, conflict, and characterization. This product also includes a digital interactive notebook creat
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5th - 8th
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"The Lion King" Hero's Journey Analysis + Characterization Chart!
This product requires students to watch the movie "The Lion King" in order to categorize and learn about the different parts of the Hero's Journey! On the left hand side of the presentation, there are definitions and examples for students to follow along with! Therefore, this could be a wonderful introduction, activity to do with a sub, or checking for understanding, depending on your students!At the end of this product, there is a characterization chart to fill out about Simba that has step by
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Hero's Journey Bundle - Lessons, Holiday Activities, Notes, Quiz + MORE!
"The Fall of the House of Usher" Short Story v. Film Comparison + Writing
This product is to be completed after reading "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe. After reading the short story, students can watch the animated short film, narrated by Christoper Lee, and fill out this assignment! This assignment has comparison charts and ask the students to analyze the purpose of the differences between film and text. In addition, this has 4 open response questions and a narrative writing prompt for students to complete!Some of the skills that this helps devel
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7th - 10th
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The Heroes Journey in Disney's "Encanto"
Definition: The Heroes Journey has its roots in both psychological and anthropological studies of recurring stories and images (archetypes) in cultures throughout the world and throughout recorded history. Archetypes may take the form of characters, concrete objects or symbols, or narrative patternsASSIGNMENT:In Disney's “Encanto”, we follow our Protagonist Mirabelle as she navigates her hero's journey. After watching the movie, see if you can identify the 12 steps of the hero's journey. Include
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5th - 12th
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Visual Literacy Bundle - SHORT FILM FOCUS
This visual literacy bundle is designed for years 7-10, helping them gain the necessary skills to read, write about and create visual images. They will examine the strategies used by composers and explore the effectiveness of such visual techniques in conveying meaning.97 Teacher slides + 14 pages for Students!This bundle includes:How Pictures Work - based off Molly Bang's 'Picture This.' Student activities to explore how we make meaning from visual images. 49 teacher slides + 3 slide student st
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7th - 10th, Higher Education
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Movie assessment
I created these slides to make a popular readers and writers workshop curriculum more accessible to teach. This is the ASSESSMENT for the first chunk of a historical fiction unit. Use these slides to guide your instruction in any way you need. This assessment was completed AFTER students had done all of the learning from sessions 1-6. I showed The Book Thief, but you could use any movie because the slides don’t mention anything specific. Purchase one lesson or bundle the whole bend! I taught ben
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Readers Workshop Historical Fiction lessons 1-6 and movie assessment
"Harrison Bergeron" and "2081" by Kurt Vonnegut
Follow the trend of teaching dystopian literature in the classroom by introducing your students to "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut. This short story will be certain to spark discussions and the students will be able to keep coming back to the story throughout the year as you teach other dystopian stories. Bonus material included: The "2081" movie viewing guide and accompanying activities.Included in this resource, you will find:Vocabulary ListLesson Plans (5 Days)-Quizlet and Blooket Activi
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7th - 10th
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Animated Short Films as Mentor Texts: Wire Cutters
"Wire Cutters" is an award-winning film about two robots who meet while mining on a desolate planet. They decide to work together and their combined talents pay off until they begin fighting over the resources that they are collecting.My goal for teaching with films is to give students an understanding of literary devices and themes through a very short and engaging shared text; an understanding that they can then apply to more complex written texts. This set of standards-based lessons includes
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Back to School Short Film Bundle
A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig - Movie/Book Comparison
This movie/book comparison study helps students to think about the differences between Matt Haig's novel "A Boy Called Christmas" and the 2021 "A Boy Called Christmas" movie (Director: Gil Kenan).This is a Printable + Digital movie/book comparison study. It can be used for Distance Learning.Use this resource in any or all of these ways:Option 1: Print it outOption 2: Use as a TpT Digital Activity (now called an Easel Activity)Option 3: Use through Google Slides with a custom link, (instructions
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5th - 8th
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Teaching Through TV: the Big Bang Theory
Updated to Google docs:This is the second of a series I am creating called teaching through television. Through viewing clips, students will practice comprehension, figurative language, literary elements, and summarizing questions. This item includes:6 "Big Bang Theory" clips with 5 multiple choice questions per clip, along with a summarizing component, and an answer key.This is a fun way for your students to practice their ELA standards. This can be used as an incentive activity, an early finis
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7th - 12th
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Teaching Through TV: Friends
Updated to Google docs:This is the first of a series I am creating called teaching through television. Through viewing clips, students will practice comprehension, figurative language, literary elements, and summarizing questions. This item includes:6 "Friends" clips with 5 multiple choice questions per clip, along with a summarizing component, and an answer key.This is a fun way for your students to practice their ELA standards. This can be used as an incentive activity, an early finisher activ
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7th - 12th
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Hocus Pocus Hero's Journey Analysis + Characterization Chart!
This product is not only super fun to administer to your students around Halloween, but it can be a great addition to your lessons about the Hero's Journey, a new presentation of the topic, or an old refresher of something you discussed previously in the year!With the idea in mind that some students may not remember or have been exposed to the Hero's Journey arc, there are specific definitions and examples on the left hand side of each slide whereas they categorize each phase on the right! At th
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Hero's Journey Bundle - Lessons, Holiday Activities, Notes, Quiz + MORE!
Learning at the Movies! - Jurassic Park
"Learning at the Movies!" is a lesson series I created to use movies as a way to engage children in learning while having critical thinking and discussions taking place. The series covers a variety of movies that kids will love and gets them thinking and viewing them in a different way!The lesson contains the following activities:Draw What You KnowDraw What You LearnedPicture Your Favorite MomentLet's Think & Write About It! - Critical Thinking QuestionsLet's Chat! - Class Discussion Prompts
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5th - 12th
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Learning at the Movies! - Frozen
"Learning at the Movies!" is a lesson series I created to use movies as a way to engage children in learning while having critical thinking and discussions taking place. The series covers a variety of movies that kids will love and gets them thinking and viewing them in a different way!The lesson contains the following activities:Draw What You KnowDraw What You LearnedPicture Your Favorite MomentLet's Think & Write About It! - Critical Thinking QuestionsLet's Chat! - Class Discussion Prompts
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K - 8th
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Also included in: Learning at the Movies! - Female Stories Bundle
Learning at the Movies! - Pinocchio
"Learning at the Movies!" is a lesson series I created to use movies as a way to engage children in learning while having critical thinking and discussions taking place. The series covers a variety of movies that kids will love and gets them thinking and viewing them in a different way!The lesson contains the following activities:Draw What You KnowDraw What You LearnedPicture Your Favorite MomentLet's Think & Write About It! - Critical Thinking QuestionsLet's Chat! - Class Discussion Prompts
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2nd - 8th
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Learning at the Movies! - The Lego Batman Movie
"Learning at the Movies!" is a lesson series I created to use movies as a way to engage children in learning while having critical thinking and discussions taking place. The series covers a variety of movies that kids will love and gets them thinking and viewing them in a different way!The lesson contains the following activities:Draw What You KnowDraw What You LearnedPicture Your Favorite MomentLet's Think & Write About It! - Critical Thinking QuestionsLet's Chat! - Class Discussion Prompts
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2nd - 8th
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Edpuzzle Rubric- English ELA & Social Studies Digital Remote Learning Assessment
Need to make expectations in your Edpuzzles explicit? Need to get students to read and view Edpuzzles closely and write thoroughly on open ended questions? Need to clearly articulate expectations when it comes to using evidence, developing analysis, and having appropriate writing conventions in digital format using the Edpuzzle platform? This helps you elevate your Edpuzzles from simple multiple choice questions to higher level thinking open ended questions. Features of the rubric include a grid
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6th - 12th
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Old Man and the Sea
This Word document is a summary of the plot of the Hemingway story in "fill in the blanks" format.I have divided the film into 26 parts. After viewing each section, students complete the cloze. In this way, I'm ensuring that they understand the plot, and are getting a good sense of setting, character and theme.A word bank to assist students is included at the end of each section.This method works well with students of all abilities, but especially those who might find some elements of the movie
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6th - 12th
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