9th Grade ELA
Into the Spider-Verse Film Analysis: Visual Literacy & Foreshadowing (pt. 3)
Explore the visual storytelling and character dynamics in 'Into the Spider-Verse' through our detailed film analysis series
9th Grade ELA
Teaching Visual Literacy with Into the Spider-Verse (pt. 1)
Teach film analysis without a film degree! Use Into the Spider-Verse to build students’ visual literacy, critical thinking, and ELA writing skills.
9th Grade ELA
Make it to Summer Break with the Into the Spiderverse ELA Survival Pack
I’ve taught both freshmen and seniors, and when May hits, their energy couldn’t be more different. Seniors? Erratic but energized. They're leaning into the unstructured chaos of their final filmmaking projects, juggling AP tests, spring sports, and soaking in every last moment of high school. Freshmen?
Woman of the Hour
Woman of the Hour Teacher Tips
ELA Teacher Tips for teaching Woman of the Hour in the secondary ELA classroom. Great for gender studies, film studies, media literacy.
Woman of the Hour
The Horror of Patriarchy in Woman of the Hour
Insights and explorations, related events, texts, and themes, for Woman of the Hour.
Coraline
Coraline Opening Credit Sequence Analysis Practice
COMING SOON: Shot by Shot film sequence analysis practice with the opening credit sequence of Henry Selick's, Coraline.
9th Grade ELA
Film Analysis Assignment Sheet & Rubric for Coraline
A Thematic + Visual Analysis Project for Middle & High School Students
Coraline
Analyzing Characters and World in Act 1 of the Coraline Movie
What do the following shots tell you about the characters or the world of Coraline? Establishing Shots * What is your eye drawn towards? Why? * What is the mood or atmosphere of this shot? * What do you think is the most important thing in this shot? Why? * What is this shot
Coraline
How to Teach With Coraline the Movie
Coraline Lesson Plan Ideas for MS/HS ELA teachers. Great for Coming of Age, Identity, Parent/Child Dynamics, Strange Behavior, and Intro to Film Studies.