Structuring an essay is a difficult endeavour for both film and literature because: • Students do not know why they are writing essays for an A Level MFL course. • Students tend to conflate points with evidence (in the PEE structure). • Students are not confident when trying to identify a “golden thread” for their essay. A “golden thread” is the concept or idea that links the points and creates the “argument” for their essays. This presentation gives a very comprehensive explanation on how to find your three points and your “golden thread” for your A Level French film or literature essay. This presentation uses the film La Haine as an example, but the key concepts in the presentation can be used for any film or book.

This guide has been edited from Edexcel's generic advice on the research-based essay into a guide for those students who will be researching a text, a play or a film.

A booklet design to help the students understand the different filming techniques that Almodovar uses in his movie 'Volver'. It also includes activities.

Study Der Vorleser in the target language in order to facilitate analysis of the text, practice of key grammatical structures and key vocabulary. These resources in use in most of the top achieving schools in the UK will save you vast amounts of preparation time and include the following items in MS Word and pdf format. Knowedge of the text Page by page vocabulary list hopefully avoiding the need for use of a translation. pdf can be used as an accessible dictionary on a smart phone. Detailed summary of the text with verbs gapped for completion (key vocab for summary given) -includes Mark scheme Detailed questions on each chapter for individual response-no correct version given Chapter by chapter PowerPoint visual reminding student of the sequence of events with some key quotations Grammar in context exercises Character builder exercise encouraging critical thinking around a wide selections of adjectives relating to character traits specific to the novel Quality of language exercises in the context of the novel encouraging use of a wide range of constructions which will add analytical writing-subjunctive, passive etc. Quotations and reported speech exercise- requiring student to match quotations to context and then reproduce in reported speech Examples of key verbs used in the full range of tenses Preparation for essay Matching of key quotations to themes Detailed essay plan demonstrating need for careful planning before starting essay Essay based on the specific plan Useful links Links to websites regarding the life and times of the author and other free resources which may be helpful.

This resource consists of a Study booklet on the Film Joyeux Noel and is aimed at A Level / Higher GCSE. The booklet comes in PPT and Word format. The PPT is made of 20 slides and brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies with characterisation task • Some comprehension questions & exercises • Gap-filling Activiy on Synopsis • Vocab activities around Christmas amd vocab from film • Gap-filling Activities on Synopsis The second booklet is a 11 pages Word booklet with the same activities . It can be used in conjunction with the PPT presentation. Booklet can be be done after or before watching the movie.

A document aimed at A/AS level French students to help them write about the films they have been studying. Includes French and English versions of how to structure sentences, how to analyse content, and enables them to learn vocabulary necessary for discussing the films. Suitable for any exam board and any film - easily applicable to any.

A worksheet with activities based on the film ‘Cobardes’ by José Corbacho.

A customisable toolkit to: Use in class as a teaching aid to revise the book/film or, Assign to students as a digital revision tool to fill in. The slide pack builds exam skills by covering: How to structure an essay on literature and film What knowledge is required to write a good essay Timeline to summarise the plot Character cards to fill in Key themes cards to populate Space to add markscheme Typical essay title boxes Space for students to record comments on example essays Space to write their own essay Easy to add slides using the pre-made slide templates (Click Add new slide and choose a design).

List of all the French films to be seen with students from Year 7 until A-levels, links to trailers on Allo Ciné and links to resources for some movies on TES, Into Films,… Will be updated yearly.

Arguments for and against cinema. I printed this off, got students to highlight whether it was for or against and then in the gap after each sentence got them to expand on or justify the opinion. Good essay writing practice.

Baccalauréat International Français B Intouchables (le film) : questionnaire

Introductory lesson about cinema, films and genres with focus on personal expression of interest. It can also work as a revision lesson.

This is a Power Point I have created for students of the New AS 2016 Spanish about Almodovar's movie 'Volver. It contains information on all the different techniques used by Almodovar in this particular movie (tipos de planos, neorrelismo, melodrama). I hope it helps.

This booklet was created to study the Spanish film “Campeones”. It consists of several questions which will enable students to know the characters and learn vocabulary related to the film. The last activity asks students about their personal opinion of the film. It can be done as a Speaking activity. A booklet with the answers is also provided.

A document aimed at A/AS level Spanish students to help them write about the films they have been studying. Includes Spanish and English versions of how to structure sentences, how to analyse content, and enables them to learn vocabulary necessary for discussing the films. Suitable for any exam board and any film - easily applicable to any.

Perfect for home learning. This very exhaustive and detailed guide contains a lot of information and activities to help Spanish A Level students research reflect about Guillermo del Toro’s film El laberinto del fauno. There are a variety of reading, writing and speaking (role plays) activities, as well as multitude of quotes and shots from the film to support each topic. The booklet consists of 84 pages, and it is divided into the following sections: Introduction - a brief reading activity and a vocabulary section, and a series of warm-up activities to complete before, while and after watching the film, including an analysis of the film’s introduction, a “who said it” activity, short written questions to reflect on key scenes and a guided writing activity to help the students write a review of the film. Characters: reading, speaking and writing activities to explore the different characters and characterisation techniques used in the film. The director’s techniques: the use of allegory, the elements of the fairy tale, the use of colour and the use of different shots and camera angles (camera work). Historical background: four sections to study the historical background against which the film is set: the Civil War, a section about “las dos Españas” and how this concept is reflected in the film, a section about “los del monte” and a section about fascism. The main themes in El laberinto: obedience, masculinity and femininity and the treatment of violence. The monsters in El laberinto del fauno and in Guillermo del Toro’s career The success of El laberinto del fauno: a section that looks at how Spanish language films can struggle in the Anglophone market and the factors that made it possible for El laberinto to overcome these difficulties. A final section with further aspects of the film for the students to research, including influence of other directors, the influence of Goya’s Black Paintings, the importance of insects in del Toro’s film and the similarities and differences between Pan’s Labyrinth and The Devil’s Backbone. The resource also includes a number of essays on the topics covered and a checklist to help the students self-asses what they write, as well as many independent learning opportunities, with suggestions for the students on topics they could research to further their knowledge and understanding of the film. A second booklet focuses on how to write an essay, the requirement of the new Spanish A Level Paper 2 exam and provides further essay questions. A free sample of this resource can be found in this link: **https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/el-laberinto-del-fauno-planos-y-ngulos-de-c-mara-pan-s-labyrinth-shots-and-camera-angles-1200249 ​ UPDATE (13/06/19) - The guide now includes an extra section with an overview of the A Level Paper 2 exam, mark schemes and a variety of essay questions.

This worksheet is a summary of the key points of film techniques in GBL. It includes explanations in German and examples from the film It also includes a match-up activity. The points were translated into German from the GBL study guide to give the students the appropriate vocabulary for the essay.

A four-page French activity booklet on the film “Les choristes”. The first two pages present twelve vocabulary items and associated activities that are pertinent to the storyline and plot. The third features a potted plot summary split into twelve sections and jumbled up; students must put them back into the correct chronological order. The fourth is a features character descriptions that students must match to the correct names. All activities are designed to activate general reading skills and improve context / gist comprehension. The worksheets are primarily intended as a preparation or revision unit of work for classes studying the film. They’re equally handy for homework or cover work. An answer key is included after the worksheets, so they can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.

Bundle of resources to support teaching Intouchables at GCSE or A Level. Included: PPT with examples of cinematography techniques and essay information. Handout with key cinema vocab. Cinematography techniques match-up activity. A detailed worksheet to support close analysis of interview scene. Note pages on: Driss, Philippe, Music and Language, Humour and Disability, Social Class, and Success and Criticism. Diamond Nine activity on humour. A mediocre essay example and a better essay example. A feedback sheet with tips to help proofread/improve an essay.