Kathryn L. Stout, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. & Richard B. Stout, B.S.Ed.
Grade level: 9-12; supplemental for 7-8
This complete, one-year high school English course uses classic movies on video/DVD to introduce and study the elements of literary analysis. The student portion of this book contains discussion and composition questions for each of the 17 lessons, several of which can also be used to supplement studies in grades 7 and 8. This portion may be photocopied by the purchaser for personal family use or the student workbook may be purchased separately for convenience. This volume also contains an extensive teacher's guide/answer key with ideas to help in directing students' thinking and suggestions for evaluating the content in their compositions. Also included are plot summaries, a glossary of literary terms, a final exam, and guidelines for writing and evaluating an essay. This course will not only give students the tools to appreciate good books more fully, but will also equip them with the ability to discern underlying messages in movies rather than simply absorb them.
Reviews
"I was amazed at the interesting discussions we had which came from viewing some of these movies." -- Lisa Hiatt, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
"I'm excited about Design-A-Study's newest book - Movies as Literature - wonderful (and complete) unit study..." -- Jane R. Boswell, Family Times
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Mom of 5 says: | 2009-04-16 06:39:01 |
| We did it as a Teen Night with about 8 kids rotating the weekly responsibility of host by bringing the movie, popcorn, soda and moderating the discussion. They’d hangout for a while, watch the movie, break for pizza then regroup for their discussion and critique of literary elements. This is a comprehensive study which emphasizes critical thinking, social issues, literary and media authority. A good discussion requires at least an hour (1.5 when they really got rolling). The accompanying student workbook (which is great!) was left to family discretion so there was very, very little to do as a host family except open your home to teens once a week and let the learning unfold. | ||
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