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This short Film Study Unit on Schindler’s List is tailored for High School English classes. This engaging resource offers a good basic exploration of film techniques and analysis. Designed with pre-viewing and post-viewing questions, along with six fun activity stations and written response prompts, this unit promises an engaging experience with Schindler’s List. By delving into this pivotal film, high school students will grasp its important themes, characters, and cinematic techniques. The student film booklet encompasses all necessary worksheets for easy implementation of pre- and post-viewing activities, collaborative station tasks, and writing exercises. Accompanied by a sample unit plan and teacher notes, this resource makes it easy for educators to facilitate meaningful discussions and activities. While it does not include exhaustive answer keys, the scaffolded tasks ensure ease of use and understanding. This High School English Film Study Unit includes: A comprehensive 12-page student film study booklet featuring: Pre-viewing brainstorming exercises Viewing questions tailored for Schindler’s List Revision of film techniques Six activity stations focusing on key scenes, relationships, and character development Extended written response prompts suitable for Schindler’s List analysis Teacher Resources comprising: A sample two-week unit plan Exemplar notes on mise-en-scène Task cards for each activity station Ideal for English students seeking to refine their understanding of film analysis and techniques, this unit offers flexibility for integration into existing curriculum or as a standalone module. It’s also a valuable resource for substitute or relief teachers, ensuring continuity in learning during transitional periods.

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Roman Fever by Edith Wharton Short Story Unit. Looking for a ready-to-use short story study for “Roman Fever” by Edith Wharton? Our resource comprises of a student booklet and a teacher’s plan that provides complete coverage of the essential elements of the story. With this straightforward teaching resource, you can save both time and effort while providing an in-depth educational experience for your students. Our resource covers all key elements such as comprehension questions, setting analysis, author details, figurative language exploration, annotating techniques, creative writing exercises, essay planning guidance, and much more. Perfect for upper High School ELA or upper Secondary English students studying “Roman Fever.” This resource caters to students aged approximately 15-18 years, encompassing Years 10-12. Our readily accessible student booklet is designed to be printed and used instantly. Within it, you’ll find a wealth of educational activities to immerse your students in this short story. Explore the author’s background via a webquest task, develop students’ observation skills by analyzing the text, delve into the details of the setting, master the art of annotating, stimulate critical thinking with Roman Fever comprehension questions, nurture creativity with writing tasks, map out themes and characters, explore language techniques, and receive sound guidance on essay structure and planning. Moreover, we also provide a Roman Fever sample teacher unit plan to simplify the process and ensure that you have all the necessary tools to drive success in your classroom. If you want a comprehensive resource for teaching “Roman Fever” by Edith Wharton, this resource is sure to make teaching this short story an engaging, thought-provoking, and educational experience for secondary English students.

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