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Cover to Cover: Comparing Books to Movies
Grades
6 - 8
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Unit
Cover to Cover: Comparing Books to Movies
Students compare and analyze novels and the movies adapted from them. They design new DVD covers and a related insert for the movies, reflecting their response to the movie version.
Grades
6 - 8
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Lesson Plan
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Unit
Plotting a Plan to Improve Writing: Using Plot Scaffolds
Students really get into character in this lesson as they act out the parts of a script and analyze character motivations and dialogue.
3-2-1 Vocabulary: Learning Filmmaking Vocabulary by Making Films
Grades
6 - 8
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Lesson Plan
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Unit
3-2-1 Vocabulary: Learning Filmmaking Vocabulary by Making Films
Bring the vocabulary of film to life through the processes of filmmaking. Students learn terminology and techniques simultaneously as they plan, film, and edit a short video.
Developing Story Structure With Paper-Bag Skits
Grades
6 - 8
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Lesson Plan
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Unit
Developing Story Structure With Paper-Bag Skits
Lights, camera, action, and a bit of mystery! In this lesson, students use mystery props in a skit bag to create and perform in short, impromptu skits.

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