This resource contains activities and a pupil workbook to enable pupils to record their responses to films, develop vocabulary and structure effective reviews. Pupils are encouraged to publish their reviews on the Into Film Club website www.intofilm.org/clubs and enter their review for Into Film Club Review of the Week. This resource is designed to be used with the accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Related content can be found at www.intofilm.org/resources/108. Did you find this resource useful? Giving a star rating can help other teachers to find it.

This resource, produced in partnership with National Literacy Trust and aimed primarily at KS3, is based around the film Private Peaceful - the screen adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's book. It provides a timely, in-depth and collaborative way to mark the centenary of WWI with your students. The resource spans 6 different themes, which include curriculum links to History, English & Science. The resource is complemented with PPT presentations embedded film clips. For information on how to start a free Into Film club please visit https://www.intofilm.org/clubs Or go to https://www.intofilm.org/resources to view more of our curriculum focused resources.

To celebrate Shakespeare week nationally we've produced a new assembly resource to allow you to explore how England's greatest playwright's work has been translated on screen. This resource is suitable for pupils aged between 7-16. Focusing on the classic tale of Romeo & Juliet, the assembly looks at how the story has been adapted in a traditional, period manner, as well as in a more contemporary fashions, such as in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo & Juliet, or even the animated film Gnomeo & Juliet. We've created a resource pack to help you bring Shakespeare to life both in and out of the classroom, to help young people explore Shakespeare&'s stories, and introduce them to world of film analysis. As part of this, we also included a special screening guide with ideas and advice as to how to throw your own unique Shakespeare film screening, and get young people excited about watching and studying Shakespeare. Did you find this resource useful? Leaving a star rating can help other teachers to find it. Not yet Into Film? Start your free Into Film Club at www.intofilm.org

Creating Movie Magic Secondary is an innovative educational resource that offers students the chance to craft their own magic movie moments. They will learn about basic special effects, the importance and value of creativity and how D&T skills can lead to exciting careers. It offers teachers a new approach to teaching D&T and helps students understand the importance of IP to creativity. This resource is from Into Film and Industry Trust (supported by Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and Cinema First). Visit the Into Film resources website in order to download the accompanying PowerPoint presentation with embedded clips https://www.intofilm.org/resources/293

Created by professional filmmakers, this comprehensive guide takes teachers and their pupils through the skills, equipment and processes involved in making a simple film, covering every aspect from pre-production and storyboarding, to filming, sound, lighting, editing, post-production and how to get your film seen. Also included are tips on getting started, information about different filmmaking roles, terms and techniques, and a menu of ideas for linking filmmaking to literacy and the curriculum. For information on how to start a free Into Film club please visit https://www.intofilm.org/clubs Or go to https://www.intofilm.org/resources to view more of our curriculum focused resources.

Celebrating the ancient art of storytelling, and fairy tales that have inspired great films, these two new resources are designed to support literacy for Key Stage 1. Each features five films hand-picked by Into Film curators, accompanied by teachers’ notes, discussion questions, recommended activities and a worksheet which can be photocopied for use in class or a school film club. Start an Into Film club in your school to access the films included in this resource for free: www.filmclub.org and to go www.intofilm.org to find out more about the new charity (formally FILMCLUB and First Light)

The Into Film LEGO Movie Master Builders resource (in conjunction with National Schools Partnership and Warner Bros.) is a literacy resource, for pupils aged 5 - 11 years. It uses The LEGO Movie as a launch pad to foster imaginative story-writing as well as embedding other essential transferable and cross-curricular skills. The free toolkit includes: teachers' notes, lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, activity sheets and a poster for your classroom. Download all parts of the resource and then watch The LEGO Movie trailer (www.intofilm.org/resources/188) together in your class or club. To start your free Into Film Club visit www.intofilm.org/clubs Did you find this resource useful? Leaving a star rating will help other teachers to find it.

This resource is a guide to expose young people to new debates on subjects such as race and racism, enrich the curriculum, allow young people to experience cultures beyond their own and explore a wide variety of issues. This resource covers a period of time from when King was alive to the end of the last century, which will challenge issues of race and racism within the context of the Civil Rights Movement through five important films that will encourage conversation and critical engagement. Order the films in this guide for free when you are a member of Into Film. https://www.intofilm.org/films

With timeless school classics such as Matilda and the BFG, Roald Dahl's stories are pinnacle for combining the fantastical fictional with the everyday! This resource features seven of Dahl’s most memorable films that clearly define how literacy can be portrayed in film. This Guides also includes Starter Activities, Discussion Points and Follow Up suggestions to engage pupils into learning through film. Order the films in this guide for free when you are a member of FILMCLUB. www.filmclub.org

Getting young people to make that leap from simply watching to actively discussing and writing about films is no small feat. This film topic has been put together with this progression in mind. The films have been selected based on feedback from hundreds of Into Film club leaders focused on getting their members to write. The films, accompanying information and discussion points in this resource have been chosen to excite and inspire members to write. To find out more about Into Film and discover more of our resources please go to; https://www.intofilm.org/resources

During National Storytelling Week explore some of the greatest stories in celebrated children’s books from the classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to the action-packed Stormbreaker. Directors have adapted novels into films and have made them more accessible to reluctant readers due to the all-inclusive nature of the medium of film. Supported by NAPE (nape.org.uk) & Scholastic Book Clubs (scholastic.co.uk) this resource is aimed at engaging KS2 children and especially reluctant readers to spark discussion é encourage them to read the original text for themselves. www.filmclub.org