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- 9th - 12th
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Students use old "B-Movies" as a springboard to discuss and analyze traditional plot structures. They form groups and make their own 'movie' to demonstrate their knowledge. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students think about comedy skits, based on family or domestic situations, and stage one of their own. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students assume the point of view of a congressional committee member or a member of the Hollywood entertainment industry and write and present opening statements and arguments to a mock trial, McCarthy vs Hollywood. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students view a video clip about special effects. They use geometry to determine how it changes one's perspective. They work together to construct their own room and comparing their room with other groups, noting the type of perspective used. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the impact of September 11 on American society through analysis of interviews and class discussions. Students evaluate the historic importance of the Gettysburg Address. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students identify the different modes of communication They come up with different ideas and list the ideas on the board. They discuss the definition of communication as a means of conveying an idea or message. They convey the same message, i.e. "Come here." "Sit down." "I'm hungry." "I'm tired." "I'm sad." using their assigned mode of communication. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students, in an ESL class, take a close look at Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War in preparation for their American Citizenship test. This increases their background knowledge of the united States as a basis for U.S. Citizenship. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students identify some books that have become films. They make comparisons between books and films. They learn the advantages of books over films and the benefits of reading. They hold a debate supporting books versus movies. Full Review »
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- 8th - 11th
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Students consider their opinion about children's exposure to violence. They reinforce an opinion with a reason. After examining video clips of a fairy tale and reading King's essay, they produce an essay on the author's motivation and credibility, which includes an opinion on violence in children's media. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students establish a basic definition of stop frame animation and the processes involved in creating a film. Through guided practice and film reviews, they create their own stop motion animation in response to a film they have seen. Full Review »

