Edgar Allan Poe
Complete workbook that pairs figurative language and craft [of writing] analysis with parallel creative writing practices to guide students through creating their own gothic short stories. Rigorous and relatable.
Coraline
Five scaffolded practice activities build film vocabulary, character analysis, and theme development.
Frankenweenie
Explore how Tim Burton’s quirky characters mix archetype, parody, and stereotype. This lesson pack includes notes, student packet, and slides to teach characterization through Frankenweenie.
The Babadook
COMING SOON: Opening Sequence Film Analysis Activity for Jennifer Kent's The Babadook.
Sci-fi
COMING SOON: Shot by Shot breakdown and film sequence analysis activity for the opening sequence of Arrival.
Into the Spider-Verse
COMING SOON: Shot by Shot film sequence analysis practice with Miles and his father in Act 1 of Into the Spiderverse.
Honors ELA
Learn how to analyze film scenes with this breakdown of framing, distance, and symbolism in Into the Spider-Verse. Perfect for students, teachers, and visual storytelling enthusiasts.
9th Grade ELA
Explore the visual storytelling and character dynamics in 'Into the Spider-Verse' through our detailed film analysis series
9th Grade ELA
Teach film analysis without a film degree! Use Into the Spider-Verse to build students’ visual literacy, critical thinking, and ELA writing skills.
Moonlight
COMING SOON: Opening Sequence Film Analysis Practice for Barry Jenkins' film, Moonlight.
Analysis
Conduct a shot by shot breakdown of the first 4 minutes of It Follows to explore suspense, POV, and more.
Coraline
COMING SOON: Shot by Shot film sequence analysis practice with the opening credit sequence of Henry Selick's, Coraline.