Satire - Hollywood and Literature || Film & Lit Studies

Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie — “It’s Alive!” Scene Comparisons

Compare the “It’s Alive!” scenes from Frankenstein, Young Frankenstein, and Frankenweenie.

Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie — Science, Symbolism & Fear Activities

Explore the role of science in Frankenweenie through three lessons: “What is Science?,” a Scientist Character Sort, and the Fear of Science town hall.

Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie — Caricature & Body Representation Activities

Analyze Burton’s gothic style through caricature and body representation in Frankenweenie. Includes student chart, answer key, and creative extension.

Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie — Characterization, Archetypes & Caricature Activities

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.

9th Grade ELA

The Rematch — Close Reading & Characterization Lesson (BJ Novak)

Makes satire and characterization come alive with this 1–2 day lesson that includes guided reading questions and differentiated prompts that help middle and high school students analyze diction, irony, and theme while practicing evidence-based discussion.

9th Grade ELA

How to Engage Students When Teaching Analytical Writing

My students used to breeze through short stories just so they could move on. Then I introduced BJ Novak’s bizarre, hilarious short stories—and suddenly, they were asking to read more. That’s when I realized the most accessible texts can also spark the deepest thinking. Why Start With