Characterization - Hollywood and Literature || Film & Lit Studies

Unlocking Literary Analysis with The House on Mango Street | Unit Overview & Pacing Guide

Complete figurative language and analytical writing unit for The House on Mango Street.

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Build a Strong Thesis Statement Worksheet (Print & Digital)

A free, classroom-ready worksheet that helps students build clear, specific, analytical thesis statements for any text. Includes a printable PDF and a Google Docs digital version.

The Marrow Thieves

Reservation Dogs Viewing Questions

Help students meaningfully engage with contemporary Indigenous representation before reading Native and First Nations authors. This resource guides students through the pilot episode of Reservation Dogs—a groundbreaking FX/Hulu series created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi that celebrates Indigenous joy, humor, and community. About the Lesson This viewing-question

Frankenweenie

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).

Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie & Frankenstein: Characterization Comparisons

Comparative Analysis of Victor, his father, and his mentor/teachers in Frankenweenie and Frankenstein. Scaffolded and ready to differentiate.

Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie Monster Mash Up Scene Study

Scene Study Questions, Monster Comparison/Allusion Table for the Carnival/Monster Mash Up Scene in Frankenweenie.

Coraline

Coraline, Eccentric Adults, and the Line Between Weird and Unsafe

Coraline shows kids learning bravery amid odd adults. Use these passages and guiding questions to explore safety, risk, and coming of age.

Coraline

Poe, Coraline, and Autumn Atmosphere

Close reading for figurative language, symbolism, foreshadowing, mood, and tone in chapter 1 of Coraline by Neil Gaiman. Free resource for Halloween high school ELA teaching.