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Create a Class Documentary Project
Create a Class Documentary Project
Create a Class Documentary Project
Create a Class Documentary Project
Create a Class Documentary Project
Create a Class Documentary Project
Create a Class Documentary Project
Create a Class Documentary Project
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If you've ever wanted to give your students the opportunity to create a documentary for a topic or chapter, you've come to the right place!

The Create a Documentary lesson plan includes everything you'll need to excite your students and ignite their love of learning. I've used this activity with my own students. The result was a resounding success!

Included in the download are over 20 pages, including:

1. How to use this resource

2. A note on technology

3. How to add video and narration to Microsoft PowerPoint

4. A step-by-step guide for teachers

5. A rubric for the documentary (point values left blank for classroom customization)

6. Teacher observation form

7. Documentary Directions

8. Step-by-step directions for students

9. Know Your Audience – activity

10. Storyboard activity

11. Project calendar

12. Job Cards (six total)

13. Movie Poster directions

14. Movie Poster point sheet (point values left blank for classroom customization)

Please check out the preview and images for a peek at this resource. If you have any questions, please email me at: theteachersprep@gmail.com

Happy Teaching!

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Create a Class Documentary Project

The Teacher's Prep
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$6.00

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Digital downloads
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Grades
4th - 10th
Pages
23
Answer Key
Rubric only
Teaching Duration
1 Week

Description

If you've ever wanted to give your students the opportunity to create a documentary for a topic or chapter, you've come to the right place!

The Create a Documentary lesson plan includes everything you'll need to excite your students and ignite their love of learning. I've used this activity with my own students. The result was a resounding success!

Included in the download are over 20 pages, including:

1. How to use this resource

2. A note on technology

3. How to add video and narration to Microsoft PowerPoint

4. A step-by-step guide for teachers

5. A rubric for the documentary (point values left blank for classroom customization)

6. Teacher observation form

7. Documentary Directions

8. Step-by-step directions for students

9. Know Your Audience – activity

10. Storyboard activity

11. Project calendar

12. Job Cards (six total)

13. Movie Poster directions

14. Movie Poster point sheet (point values left blank for classroom customization)

Please check out the preview and images for a peek at this resource. If you have any questions, please email me at: theteachersprep@gmail.com

Happy Teaching!

Let's Connect!

The Teacher's Prep Blog

The Teacher's Prep on Facebook

The Teacher's Prep on Pinterest

The Teacher's Prep on Instagram

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 4.84 out of 5, based on 76 reviews
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Rated 5 out of 5
April 16, 2025
This was exactly what I was looking for to guide my students through the documentary unit.
Michele M.
324 reviews
Grades taught: 7th, 8th
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Apr 19, 2025
Thank you so much, Michele! ?
Rated 5 out of 5
December 2, 2024
I have been thoroughly impressed by this product. The material is well-organized and easy to follow, making it an ideal tool for both new and experienced educators. The content is engaging and aligns perfectly with the curriculum standards, ensuring that students are not only learning but also enjoying the process.
Arielle N.
262 reviews
Grades taught: 10th, 11th, 12th
Rated 5 out of 5
August 27, 2023
I loved using this last year, we're going to use it again this year as a framework for our social studies project.
Kristina Dodge
(TPT Seller)
115 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
October 3, 2022
This was so much fine and really helped keep my students organized and the roles clear.
Latinista
(TPT Seller)
66 reviews
Grades taught: 9th, 10th
Rated 5 out of 5
September 8, 2022
This helped my 8th graders create the BEST short documentaries!
Ms Jenson
(TPT Seller)
30 reviews
Grades taught: 7th, 8th
Rated 5 out of 5
June 23, 2022
Great resources for my class! Students were really engaged.
Dee M.
219 reviews
Grades taught: 9th, 10th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
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Response from
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Jul 11, 2022
Thank you so much, Dee! I’m thrilled to hear that your students loved the activity. :)
Rated 4 out of 5
June 2, 2022
My students loved this activity.
626 reviews
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th
Rated 4 out of 5
May 1, 2022
Great inclusion of how to use different tech to make the film
Nicole P.
192 reviews
Grades taught: 7th
Student populations: Learning difficulties

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