For secondary ELA & film studies teachers
Use film to scaffold literary analysis.
Students already know how to read a scene. These lessons turn that into close reading and analytical writing, made and classroom-tested by a high school English & Film teacher.
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Coraline Intro to Film Unit Bundle
Perfect for teachers who need a rigorous but accessible film unit—fully scaffolded and ready to teach tomorrow.
The Babadook — Complete Film Analysis Unit
Introduce film analysis with this complete film unit and pacing guide.
Frankenweenie: Full ELA Film Unit & Pacing Guide
3 week pacing guide for teaching and analyzing Frankenweenie, includes links to all lessons (essentially a unit bundle).
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Start with viewing questions. Each guide is labeled for English class or Film Studies, so you can pick the depth that fits your students.
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I teach 9th grade English and Film Studies in Los Angeles. I studied English Lit and Film & TV at Boston University and have an M.Ed. Everything here is something I've taught in my own classroom.
brb, teaching. Everything here has been taught in my own classroom.
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The Literary Analysis Thesis Statement Worksheet
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Includes the film units built for English class, with new lessons added as I teach them.
