Step-by-Step How-To for complete film writing analysis. This 36 page guide has two parts: Getting Started and Writing Your Essay. This easy-to-follow guide includes: What is film analysis? Literary Analysis and Film Concepts Getting Started How to Watch and Take Notes Audience Theme Emotions Writing Your Essay Introduction Plot Summary Body Paragraphs Setting Mood Characters Film Techniques Sound Lighting Symbolism Foreshadowing, Directors and Writers Using Film Quotes Conclusion Peer Workshopping Activity slides for: planning, writing theme and subject, introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion Excellent for flipped classrooms, homeschooling, online learners, literacy centers, individual and group learning.
Works with any documentary. Students fill out worksheet during and after a film. Great way to practice release of responsibility and ensure students are paying attention to the film. Works well in Language Arts and History classes. Documentary Analysis worksheet
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Teach characterization using short films to engage students and aid in analysis skills. Pixar films, commercials, and cartoons create a fun lesson.
Use movies in the classroom to teach and reinforce literary skills! This "Film as Literature" analysis graphic organizer is the perfect tool for film study, sub plans, end of the year, or reward movies in English class. Six rigorous short answer analysis questions cover plot, character, setting, conflict, theme, and summarizing. Ensures students focus on the movie and craft thoughtful responses. Perfect for Common Core! This product includes: •Doublesided analysis sheet •Half page version You may also be interested in: ♥ Film as Literature: Jane Eyre (2011) If you like this product, please leave feedback! Questions? Please email [email protected] © Erika Forth www.teachwitherika.com Last updated 12/10/18
Teach characterization using short films to engage students and aid in analysis skills. Pixar films, commercials, and cartoons create a fun lesson.
The first step to teaching students how to do rhetorical analysis of a visual piece to have them make observations. This study guide helps students make those observations while they are watching a documentary film in class or as a homework assignment. The final analysis questions are designed to he...
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Film Review/ Film Analysis Task Sheet Suitable for Middle School English/Media or Senior Essential English How do you write a film review? This task sheet & scaffold will support students through the process of writing a film review, with an open/universal design suitable for any film. It encourages students to focus on the following elements of film analysis: - Key themes/underlying messages - Social and historical context - Character development - Language style/conventions of professional reviews - CAMELS (Cinematography, Acting, Mis-en-scene, Editing, Lighting, Sound) - Audience Impact Pages: - Cover Sheet - Initial Questionnaire - CAMELS Analysis Template - Review Comparison Template - Draft Review Scaffold - Completion Checklist This scaffold was used for students completing SACE Stage 1 (Australian Curriculum, South Australian Certificate of Education) English and Essential English. However, the section for marking criteria has been left blank to allow teachers to modify with appropriate curriculum links for other jurisdictions. Students will require 8-10 lessons to watch the film and complete drafts, with additional lessons (ICT required) to write out and submit their final reviews.
Let your little film-lover give the thumbs up or down! In the role of the movie critic, he'll practice critical thinking through film analysis.
Pixar short films are a great way to target essential literary elements and techniques from characterization to theme to conflict to symbolism. These Pixar short films inspire class discussion and analysis, and students can then in turn write essays based upon these films. They are an excellent to
Are your students disinterested and tired of the traditional ways of learning characterization? Have you been searching for a really fun, student-centered, interactive way to eliminate their boredom? Well, look no further! I present to you a wonderful student-collaboration activity that will get your students involved and excited for a character analysis for any novel, […]
Teach characterization using short films to engage students and aid in analysis skills. Pixar films, commercials, and cartoons create a fun lesson.
Help students plan and pre-write a narrative short story by following this blog post. Includes free graphic organizers and step-by-step directions.
Try beginning your rhetorical analysis lessons by focusing on the rhetorical situation before heading into deeper analysis. When you’re ready, dig in using SPACE CAT and a great song from a musical that has a premise and an argument to examine. Here’s what we’ve done in my class using “Mother Know
If you are looking for short films to use in ELA lessons that challenge, inspire, and engage your students, then this blog post is for you!
These posts look at the purposes of work with literatures, ways to approach the overall task and some common writing problems in literatures work. it also ofers an example of conducting a literature review by scoping, mapping and focusing in.
When teaching students non-fiction and informational texts, use this chart to guide students on how best to annotate for rhetorical strategies. Great for: AP English Language and Composition courses Rhetorical Analysis studies Other Related Resources Other Rhetorical Analysis Lessons Lessons for ANY Literary Text Poetry Sleuths Activity
For 9 weeks only....Sample: NOTE: You will have to change the course materials. Course Description: In this course, students will explore the art and craft of filmmaking. Through the analysis of various film genres, techniques, and elements, students will gain a deeper understanding of the medium and its impact on culture and society. Students will have the opportunity to create their own short films, learning the process from pre-production to post-production. Week 5: Pre-production for Short Films Introduction to the pre-production process for short films Discussion of story development, script writing, and shot list creation Students will begin working on their own short film ideas Week 6: Production for Short Films Introduction to the production process for sh
A thorough overview of the eight key elements of mise-en-scene that assist senior English students in their analysis of any film text, this unit includes multiple short group tasks and activities to facilitate learning; with images and clips used to illustrate each element.16 page printable PDF wor...
Engage your students and scaffold literary analysis with film analysis using these student handouts for the film adaptation of The Hunger Games. These film analysis worksheets are NOT mere comprehension questions; instead, these guides contain analysis questions to prompt students to compare/contras...
This worksheet is a note-taking worksheet for students that are watching a movie in class. Students could utilize this sheet as notes for a film review or other writing activity for the film.
Scaffold literary analysis with film analysis using these student handouts for the 2013 film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. These guides are NOT mere comprehension questions; instead, these guides contain analysis questions to prompt students to analyze characterizations, author's choices, purpose, plot devices, and more. I use these film analysis worksheets alongside the text, and I find that these help scaffold literary analysis and make the story more accessible for all of my students. This product contains 4 worksheets, as well as thorough answer keys for each act! These guides will force students to be active viewers and critical thinkers, and they will help stimulate great post-viewing discussions in your class. When you purchase, you will receive the following in the form of an 8-page PDF: -Ch. 1-2 Film Analysis + KEY -Ch. 3-4 Film Analysis + KEY -Ch. 5-6 Film Analysis + KEY -Ch. 7-9 Film Analysis + KEY
The Body Biography, Characterization, Bundle for any novel, short story, play, or film is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters your students experience in their reading. Your students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, a character study, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project! This blank template bundle includes 3 characters sketches for an adult female, adult male, and a child. Give your students a relevant and modern experience while promoting the 4 C's, character traits and characterization. Leave the body biographies up all year long! I adapted the body biography concept to align with citing textual evidence, character traits, research, and inference skills. **Shown on the cover, is an example of a completed body biography for the character Abigail Williams, from The Crucible. Includes 3 choices: ★ Featuring fun but mature images / body outlines- appealing to all grades. In line art for your students to add, a choice for their character drawing, color and design. ★ Poster is 32 inches high by 10 inches wide. It requires 4 pages each. ★ Bonus - characterization pre-planning sheets for each character sketch! ★ Student handout that explains each part of the body biography project (there are 12 parts). ★ Teacher set up directions, learning objective / learning outcomes, background, tips, and CCSS ★ Group Work Rubric and Group Work Reflection Questions ★ Content Response Rubric NEW! ★ Body Biography Content Checklist NEW! What’s the Student Objective? •Review what is supportive evidence. •Define the literary term “character trait” and explore how to provide details that support their inferences (apply this skill similar to exploring a fictional text). •Use the novel, class notes, and web resources to research the character (subject), then cite evidence to find accurate and descriptive word choice. •Fill out Body Biography graphic organizer/poster. Group work should promote: •Intellectual understanding, abilities and skills. •Communication, cooperative and teamwork skills such as planning. management, leadership and peer support. •Personal growth (increased self-esteem and self-confidence). For the Distance Learning Option: IN CASE YOU HAVE QUESTIONS…HERE ARE SOME ANSWERS THAT WILL HELP YOU _______________________ Q: Should I assign the digital body biography for independent reading or for an online collaborative project? Social media has taken off as an integral part of our society because of how it creates a way to make connections. Our focus is usually to see other people’s reactions to what was shared. When students communicate online while working on a project, they can learn from each other. The answer to this question is, yes, to both. It is up to you. The project versatile enough to be shared for an independent or collaborative assignment. Q: Why is Google Slides so effective for distance learning? Google Slides for a digital body biography can make distance learning (remote learning) possible. You’ll agree, when you see how easy and quick, it is to share with your students, too. •By responding, creating, and publishing. •A shared learning space where students can come together. Q: Do I assign one character to each student? Or all the characters? This is 100% up to you. I would assign each character if it is a long-range assignment. If it’s a shorter deadline, then I would assign one per group, or one per person. Q: How do my students respond to the fill-ins? There are text boxes in place. Your students click on the text boxes to publish their responses. If they need to, just expand the text box to add more space, or make the font smaller. Have fun with text color! Q: What is the best way to print the slides? Great question. The slides are not meant to be printed. They are 16:9 format for screen viewing only. If you need the printed version, you can pick up that version, which…comes with the digital version! Woo hoo! Q: Is there a rubric? Yes. You will find the rubric in the PDF file. Q: Is there a students’ directions slide? Yes. You will find it on slide #1. It breaks down what the textual evidence is for each part of the digital body biography. **Check out the Preview** ★Classroom Décor ★Bulletin Board ★Hallway ★Showcase Display Directions are clear and explicit. Danielle Knight Copyright 2019
This document outlines a 6-component project for students to interpret & take a directorial mindset on a theme in any play/drama text. It utilizes skills such as visual elements, textual support & analysis, characterization, archetypes, & more. Ideal for whole class play/drama studies, b...
A thorough 30-slide GOOGLE CLASSROOM overview of the eight key elements of mise-en-scene that assist senior English students in their analysis of any film text, this unit includes multiple short tasks and activities to facilitate learning; with images and clips used to illustrate each element.This ...
Engage secondary students in meaningful literary analysis by pairing short films with poetry. Visual texts inspire students who are normally reluctant to read poetry to dive in and look for comparisons.
The following 5-page document is a study guide movie packet to guide a viewer's analysis of the 1955 film "Rebel without a Cause" directed by Nicholas Ray. The study guide can be used for study in an English or film studies class. The first page provides a cast and crew list and a background and int...
Film Terminology Handouts and Workbook Suitable for Middle and Senior Secondary Students. http://duffystirling.wordpress.com Designed for Flipped Learning (i.e. designed to be completed independently by students, perhaps as homework), these handouts and worksheets act as a speedy introduction to the main terminology and concepts needed for analysing / studying films, such as filmmakers (director, cinematographer etc.), cinematography (camera angles, shot types etc.) and mise-en-scène (costumes, lighting). They would also be suitable for guiding those who are new educators or are new to teaching film as literature. The workbook itself is 12 pages long (not including title page) and features handouts explaining topics and worksheets on each of the main concepts. Links are also provided to videos and detailed information, for use by teahcers in classroom activities The worksheets are provided in PDF form for quick printing and DOCX for easy modification. Each page is carefully and cleanly designed. As a bonus I’ve also provided the photos and diagrams used so you can create your own resources! Contents: - FILM TERMINOLOGY WORKBOOK in PDF and DOCX Pages included: * Filmmaker’s Terminology (Handout) * Filmmaker’s Task (Worksheet) * Cinematography (Handout and Links) * Camera Angles (Handout) * Camera Angles Task (Worksheet) * Camera Framing (Handout) * Camera Framing Task (Worksheet) * Camera Movement (Handout) * Mise-en-scène (Handout) * Mise-en-scène Task (Worksheet) * Screen Shot Analysis (General Worksheet – requires screen shots, easily sourced from Google Images) * Mise-en-scène Links for teaching - CINEMATOGRAPHY DIAGRAMS / CLIPART (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 license) - EXAMPLE PHOTOS (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license). Image Attributions document included so you can use, modify and share these images appropriately. *** I love to see how my resources are being used: please email me at [email protected] and let me know your feedback! *** In the future I may be developing more general film study and analysis resources, which I will include in this download. Buy now and you’ll receive these updates for free! Attention my DECD Sistas and Bros! There is a special deal just for you over at my blog duffystirling.wordpress.com. Please visit before purchasing! Licenses: Workbook and diagrams: This work by Duffy Stirling is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Photos: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Attribution details are included with photos.
Teaching literary analysis to secondary students can be fun! Both middle school students and high school students can struggle with literary analysis, but an easy way to trick them into analyzing literature is by practicing with short films.
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These 10, no-prep movie analysis and comprehension worksheets in printable and digital format are an excellent modern and engaging activity to have students take ownership of their learning and dig deeper and closely read a film as a text. Make the most out of your movie-viewing experience with these standards-based options for analysis and accountability. Student Experience: The questions and tasks on these graphic organizers correlate directly with CCSS anchor standards, and the objectives are right on the page. With these sheets, students can analyze a text in a variety of ways: compare film adaptation to film adaptation, book to film adaptation, film as a text, director's choices, theme, and even planning a movie based on a text! Many of the sheets come with an additional prompt that you could use as a follow up writing task. Skills Covered: Compare/Contrast Summarizing Comprehension Director's Choices Plot Included: - Parent permission form for any film - 10 printable worksheets (PDF) - 10 ready-made-for-Google eworksheets (text boxes are already placed for you, but are movable and editable) - 10 Individual links for the eworksheets - Standards Your students will love that they are beautifully designed and simple to use! You will love that your students are getting extra practice on film day! Your admin will love that you are keeping students directed and engaged even on film day! Teacher Materials for Teaching with Movies Tips on Faulkner's Fast Five Blog Video Tips on Julie's Classroom Stories on Facebook Video Tutorial on Instagram Classroom success stories from other teachers who have tried this resource: ♥ "Great resource for me! In our district, we must submit a video request explaining assignments that we will do as a result of the video. So, this resource will make it more fun for my kiddos. Thank you." ♥ "This worked out SO perfectly for my classes at the end of the year!! We were able to review plot, theme, etc. while watching a film! Thank you!!!" ♥ "This is useful for classroom instruction involving books with film adaptations. My students read a novel, watched a film, and used these worksheets to gather useful notes for their reports. Great resource!" ♥ "One of the best products I have purchased. I love the lay-out - very eye catching and the variety of assignments provided." ♥ "Comprehensive, thorough and engaging package of materials! These activities will be perfect for my English 12 classes." ♥ "Fits any movie! Great to have printed out on those emergency days..." ♥ "Thank you for this resource. We do a combination of books and movies in class, and this product provides meaningful comparison and accountability of learning." Looking for more interesting and engaging movie guides to make showing film in class more rigorous? Check out the following titles: The Great Gatsby The Giver Ransom of Red Chief Their Eyes Were Watching God Speak The Hunger Games Frankenstein Beowulf Wonder Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches. Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to FOLLOW ME. Voila! You will now receive email updates about my store. For more ideas and inspiration: Faulkner's Fast Five Blog Julie's Classroom Stories on Instagram Julie's Classroom Stories on Facebook Teaching Middle and High School English Facebook Group Yearbook and Journalism Facebook Group Email List for English and Yearbook Teachers Pinterest Terms of Use: One classroom use only. Not permitted to post online outside unsecured environments. Art and images documented inside file.
Have students use this Non Fiction graphic organizer to analyze information from an informational or documentary film. They use the worksheet to track their thoughts while viewing the film. They indicate the purpose of the film and outline three main ideas. They also analyze the film elements such as staging, sound and lighting. Includes: *Both Google slides and PowerPoint writable online with textboxes *Colour and black and white *Includes printable pdfs -------------------------- Other activities you may like: Bundles: Graphic Organizers BUNDLE| Writable | Distance | Google PowerPoint & PDF Virtual Class Set Up For Any Class Bundle | Distance | PowerPoint & Google Mental Health Activities Bundle | EDITABLE | Distance | PowerPoint & Google SMART Goals &Time Managements Skills Lessons | EDITABLE | Distance | PowerPoint & Google ELA Bundles: Book Review Writing Bundle | Distance | PowerPoint PDF & Google Fiction Unit Terms BUNDEL: Lesson, Activities, Worksheets, Handouts and Posters Bundle Independent Reading BUNDEL eLearning orientation activities: eLearning: Lesson Plan Template & First Day(s) Activities PPT (distance) eLearning Orientation: 15 Digital Get to Know You Activities PPT (distance) Graphic organizers activities: PLOT GRAPH Worksheet Fiction Elements Graphic Organizer (EDITABLE PowerPoint) Oral language activities: Fishbowl Discussion: Group/class Activity/Assignment/Worksheets/Rubric-distance(geared to ELA but could be used for any course) Book Talk & Book Ad Assignment with Exemplars (distance learning) Reading activities: Novel Study (for any book) Student Workbook Analysis Questions for any Fictional Text: 2 Formats-Mind Map and Questions Reading Tracking Sheets: calendar & text reading now/next sheet EDITABLE Writing activities: Book Review2Tweet Package: Lessons, Worksheets, Assignments, Exemplars & Rubrics TWEET (Book Review )Package: Lessons, Assignment, Worksheets, Rubric & Exemplars Book Review Package: Lessons, Worksheets, Assignment sheet, Exemplars & Rubric Literary Terms with Mentor Texts activities: 5 Elements of Fiction-Lesson & Activities-Distance Learning Mind Maps of Literary Term/Elements Posters/handouts PLOT-lessons and student worksheets (editable PowerPoint) CHARACTER interactive lessons & activities (editable) PowerPoint ELA Activities/Assignments: EDITABLE Characterization Choice Board Activities/Assignments PPT BUNDEL _____________________________________________________ Get TPT credit to use on future purchases: If you found this resource to be valuable in your teaching, please consider reviewing it. TPT gives you credits for your reviews that can be used on future purchases. To write a review: Go to your My Purchases page (you may need to log in). Click on the Provide Feedback button beside your purchase. Give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. _____________________________________________________ Questions? Requests for new products? If you have questions, suggestions for improvements, or if there are any errors please feel free to contact me via: TPT Q&A or [email protected] _____________________________________________________ Find out about new products, updates and sales: Follow me on TPT: Look for the green star next to my store logo Click the star to become a follower. _____________________________________________________ Connect with Me Follow Literacy Mastery Discovery’s Blog Follow Literacy Mastery Discovery’s Facebook Follow Literacy Mastery Discovery’s Pinterest Follow Literacy Mastery Discovery’s Instagram Follow Literacy Mastery Discovery’s Twitter
Perfect accompaniment to showing a film in Drama class, or for students watching performances independently when distance learning. Students will choose a lead actor to observe and complete this worksheet analyzing their performance. For each acting element, students will identify examples and expla...
I use this chart to teach my students to think analytically while watching a movie. It's easy for students to become passive viewers, but this graphic organizer combats this tendency. You can use this for short film clips or the entire film. This handout forces students to think and write about what they see. Directions: ⟶ In the far left column, tell students they should construct titles for clips that strike them. ⟶ In the middle (observation) column, they should jot down what jumps out at them during a scene (setting, character action, etc.). ⟶ In the far right column (interpretation), they should discuss WHY they were struck by the clip they identified. This is where they have to think and reflect. ⟶ Use the final question on the back to force students to elaborate even more, or replace it with another question. In the past, I have had students compare the film to the text here (if we watched a movie version of a book). -I specialize in resources for high school ELA teachers. Please check out my: ★ Assessment Resources ★ Resources for Literature Study ★ Resources for Informational Text Study ★ Writing Resources ★ Classroom Management Resources -You may particularly like: ★Close Reading Graphic Organizer ★Text Coding Chart ★Text Comparison/Contrast Chart ★Active Reading Chart ☺Thanks for shopping!
