The H&L blog
Notes from my classroom on teaching books, films and shows: what worked, what didn't, and the lessons that came out of it.
Why Frankenweenie Is the Ideal Halloween Movie to Teach This Year
Frankenweenie is the ideal film to teach this spooky season. Light, but many opportunities for rigorous analytical work.
Best Shots for Film Analysis in Coraline Act 1
Best shots for film analysis of Coraline.
Intro to Film Studies Pacing Guide Week 1
Lesson for members
How to Engage Students When Teaching Analytical Writing
Lesson for members
3 Shots and Film Frame Analysis Practice in Opus
Analyzing 3 shots and other film analysis practice moments in Opus.
Opus & ASMR Horror
Lesson for members
Atmosphere in Opus: Arriving at Moretti's Enclave
Lesson for members
The Allegory of Opus
Lesson for members
Opus & The Middle Perspective
Lesson for members
Opus Opening Sequence
Lesson for members
Opus Movie Review – A24’s Wellness Horror & the Ethics of Influence
Quick thoughts on A24's Opus - is the movie pointless or purposeful? Is it possible to be ethical in late stage capitalism and the influencer economy?
Defining the Indefinable: A Poetry Kickoff Lesson Using Quotes from Poets
Lesson for members
What If She’s Not “Unmotivated”?
Why I Created a House on Mango Street Novel Study for Homeschool Families
If you’re a homeschooling parent trying to get your daughter to care about literature