Coraline Pre-Viewing & Intro to Film Form Vocabulary Lesson Pack

Build the language of film analysis step by step.

This lesson helps students ease into film studies with Coraline. Using guided questions and a visual vocabulary deck, learners are introduced to essential film form terms (distance, angle, cinematography, editing, mise-en-scène, and composition) and practice applying them to the movie’s opening scenes.

What’s Included:

• Pre-viewing lesson (digital + printable) with scaffolded and independent note-taking versions
• Teacher/parent answer key for guided notes
• Film form vocabulary deck with visual examples from Coraline
• Companion note taking sheets (printable, digital, and editable versions)
• Curated public links to slide decks, clips, and film vocabulary examples for classroom fair use

Best For:

• Grades 8–11
• English Language Arts, Film Studies, Media Literacy, or homeschool enrichment
• 1–2 class periods (intro + practice)

Why It Works:

✅ Engages students with Coraline’s visuals and themes
✅ Provides scaffolds for beginners and extension options for more advanced learners
✅ Builds transferable skills for analyzing film and literature side by side
✅ Flexible for classrooms, homeschools, or small-group learning

⚠️ Note: This resource includes lesson materials and links to fair use decks and clips, but the film itself is not included.