Movies (by Title)
|Film as Genre| |Movies by Title|
Film study lecture on About a Boy
Summary and extensive analysis of scenes. This 18-page handout requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.
The all-purpose guide to epic movies
This chart shows different archetypal roles at work in Harry Potter, Star Wars, and other movies: the hero, the threshold guardian, the trickster, etc.
Amazing Grace: Rise up with Grace and Courage
Click on the link "F.I.L.M. Curriculum" for a 19-page discussion guide supporting the 2007 movie about William Wilberforce. It is designed for students age 13-18 and requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.
An American Girl: Discover Your World
Click on the link "F.I.L.M. Curriculum" for a 29-page teaching guide. It includes a summary and 16 activities to learn about the Great Depression, about journalism, and about taking action within the community. The guide supports the 2008 movie Kitt Kittredge: An American Girl by Valerie Tripp. Access requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.
August Rush
Click on the link "F.I.L.M. Curriculum" for a teaching guide with 8 activities designed for ages 8-13 to support the 2007 movie. This 25-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.
Avatar Writing Prompts
A 3-minute trailer with 3 writing prompts: one for K-2, one for 3-5, and one for 6-12.
Because of Winn-Dixie: Because of You
Click on the link "F.I.L.M. Curriculum" to access six lessons building literacy skills and character. The 20-page document, which supports the 2004 movie, requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.
Becoming Jane
Click on the link "F.I.L.M. Curriculum" for eight activities with emphasis on literacy and character development. This 31-page guide requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.
The Birds
Analysis, writing assignment.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: Film version
Click on the link "F.I.L.M. Curriculum for a 16-page discussion guide emphasizing point of view, friendship, obedience/conformity, and prejudice/discrimination. It also offers suggestions for post-viewing activities and additional Holocaust resources. Requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.
Bridge to Terabithia: Building Bridges
Click on the link "F.I.L.M. Curriculum" for eleven activities to support the 2007 film version. The 34-page discussion guide requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access. It is designed for students ages 9-12.
Charlotte's Web: Become a True Friend
Click on the link "F.I.L.M. Curriculum" for 11 activities that build literacy skills to explore true friendship, appreciating diversity and embracing change, farm animals, and community service. The 36-page guide requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access. It is designed for students ages 8-12 and supports the 2006 movie version.
Clint Eastwood: an American Icon
"Using Eastwood as an example of an American film icon, students will learn about and understand the concept of icons by watching the American Masters episode Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows and by applying Guided Reading strategies to the essays and interviews featured on the American Masters Web site."
Dead Poets Society
This lesson plan includes pre-viewing activities, the poetry mentioned in the movie, and a connection to Robert Frost's "The Road not Taken" and other poems.
Dreamer: Inspired by You
Click on the link "F.I.L.M. Curriculum" for a rich resource to support the movie, with background information, literacy activities, writing topics, a puzzle, a recipe, and ideas for projects. The 42-page discussion guide requires Adobe Reader for access.
Everyone's Hero: Just Keep Swinging
Click on the link "F.I.L.M. Curriculum" for activities to help build postive self-concept, to explore historical background, and to create and share stories. The 27-page guide requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.
Flicka
Click on the link "F.I.L.M. Curriculum" for a curriculum guide including thirteen activities to support the 2006 movie based on the classic, My Friend Flicka, by Mary O'Hara. Activities develop literacy skills as students explore themes of freedom and responsibility, protecting the environment, and more.
Field of Dreams
Ideas for analysis and evaluation.
Forrest Gump
This analysis suggests a variety of approaches to the film.
Future States
Future States is a series of short, web-based videos that address contemporary social issues. The films are a response to the question, "What do you think America will be like 25 years from now?" The thought-provoking responses include views on global warming, immigration, technology, and war. The video are interdisciplinary by nature, but each offers strong possibilities for the secondary E/LA classroom. Follow the "For Educators" link for lesson plans.
Glory Road: Choose your Road
Click on the link "F.I.L.M. Curriculum" for eight activities emphasizing personal integrity, civil rights, and leadership. The 30-page discussion guide requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.
Gracie
Click on the link "F.I.L.M. Curriculum" for a 22-page discussion guide. Students work on setting and achieving goals, coping with tragedy and establishing positive family relationships. Requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.
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