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Sunday Night With Oscar
And the winner is.....! The Academy Awards are a big deal in film and often make top headlines in the paper. Kids read an article about the most recent Academy Awards Ceremony and answer 11 questions about who won what award, and why.
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Just Vowels-- Oscar-winning Film Directors 2
In this language arts and film worksheet, learners analyze 10 names of Oscar-winning film directors. Only the vowels are displayed. Students fill in the blanks. Example: --oo-- A--e- (Woody Allen).
Film Education
Gone with the Wind Study Guide
The 1939 Oscar-winning Gone with the Wind, is the focus of an informational packet designed to be used with a viewing of the film. As part of their analysis, media students respond to a series of discussion points about the...
BBC
Anne Bancroft Dies
High schoolers get together in groups to read and learn about the life of film actress Anne Bancroft. After a teacher-led presentation on her life, each of the groups must complete tasks described by the worksheets embedded in the plan....
Curated OER
Words In the News Anne Bancroft Dies
Students complete vocabulary building and word work exercises prior to reading an online article. They complete worksheets and an online quiz. They examine the use of homophones. They compare articles about famous people and write...
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Black History: Celebrities
In these Black history worksheets, students learn about important African American people. Students trace the people's names and then bubble in the correct descriptions for each person.
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Is All Cinema Verité?
Young scholars explore the relationship between movies and culture, looking at movies as both a part of and a reflection of popular culture. They research the specific historical and cultural realities present during the run of a...
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Angela Jolie
In this famous person activity, learners read a passage about Angelina Jolie and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches,...
Curated OER
"The Universal Principal of Change"
Twelfth graders research the Kamakura Period, along with Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist principles. Also, they study Yoshida Kenko.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Sally Field
A biography of actress Sally Field, winner of two Oscars for best actress. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Sir Peter Jackson
A biography of movie director Peter Jackson, winner of several Oscars for his film trilogy, Lord of the Rings. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
Other
Cecil B. De Mille Foundation: Official Website Dedicated to Cecil B. Demille
Contains biography, filmography, and a photo gallery of this infamous movie director.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Isaac Hayes
Read an account of the life and professional career of Oscar winner, Isaac Hayes, who won for his "Theme from Shaft". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
American Movie Classics Company
The Film Site: How Green Was My Valley
This resource provides an overview of a John Ford masterpiece. Text summary, poster, links, and cast information are included. Made in 1941.
Other
Museum of the Moving Image: Interview With Sidney Poitier
Find the text transcript of a conversation with film director and actor Sidney Poitier, from a lecture series sponsored by the museum.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: George Lucas
Informative page on the life of "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," director, George Lucas.
Other
Ampas: Student Academy Awards
An explanation of the Student Academy Awards, presented to college film students by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Includes rules of the competition, description of film categories, application information, highlights...
Other
Lost City De Mille: Cecil B. De Mille
A biography of the life, driving factors, and successes of the creator of "The Ten Commandments" and many other famous movies.