Coraline Film Analysis Practice Pack

Go beyond surface-level viewing with Coraline.

This practice pack scaffolds students from introductory film vocabulary into deeper analysis of characters, visual details, and theme. With five structured activities (plus variations) and built-in scaffolds, students build the skills they need to connect film form to meaning.

What’s Inside

• Introductory Pre-Viewing Lesson with answer key (scaffolded notes; editable + PDF)
• Act 1 Analysis Practice Activities (editable + PDF; curated image sets linked for fair use)
• Act 1 & 2 Visual Analysis Practice (editable + PDF; image set)
• Mother/Coraline Character Analysis Practice (editable + PDF; image set)
• Full Film Theme Development Practice
  • Version 1: Structured analysis with answer key (editable + PDF; image set)
  • Version 2: Open-ended analysis (students choose their own shots)

Skills & Focus

• Applying film vocabulary (distance, angle, composition, mise-en-scène)
• Practicing close reading of cinematic details (sound, color, motifs, symbolism)
• Analyzing character dynamics and visual storytelling
• Developing theme statements and thesis-level claims
• Moving from guided practice to independent analysis

Why Teachers & Parents Love It

✅ Scaffolded activities for a range of learners
✅ Includes editable + print versions for flexible use
✅ Answer keys provided for teacher/parent guidance
✅ Curated fair use image sets and slides save prep time
✅ Builds transferable critical thinking and analytical writing skills

Best For:

• Grades 8–11
• English Language Arts, Film Studies, or Media Literacy courses
• Homeschool, co-op, or enrichment programs

Duration:

• 1–2 class periods per activity
• 5+ class periods if used as a full sequence

⚠️ Note: This resource includes original Hollywood & Lit materials. Companion slides and image sets are linked for classroom fair use, but the copyrighted film itself (Coraline, dir. Henry Selick, 2009) is not included.