3-in-1 Resource! This comprehensive bundle includes a Literary Elements Workshop based on the short film Glued, a full Narrative Writing Unit, and a complete Literary Analysis Writing Unit. Perfect for teaching key literary elements like plot, theme, character traits and motivation, conflict, setting, and foreshadowing. These engaging Google Slides and worksheets guide students through analyzing the film while building skills that culminate in both a narrative writing project and a literary analysis essay workshop.

CULMINATING FUN ACTIVITY: DESIGN A VIDEO GAME CHARACTER!

FILM SUMMARY:

In this adorable, funny film, a mother realizes her child is addicted to video games. Through a series of failed attempts (rising actions), she tries desperately to persuade him to play outside. Finally, in a hilarious climactic moment, the mother snaps and begins tossing all of his video games to the burning pile.

Students will analyze:

• THEME
• EXPOSITION
• SETTING
• CHARACTER TRAITS & MOTIVATION
• FORESHADOWING
• RISING ACTIONS
• CLIMAX
• FALLING ACTIONS
• RESOLUTION
• ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES:
• Note-taking
• Essential and thought-provoking questions
• Reference material and teaching slides for all plot elements
• CULMINATING ACTIVITY:
• Narrative Writing Activity with Plot Template Graphic Organizers

WHY TEACH WITH SHORT FILMS? Allowing students to learn about literary elements using short films alleviates some learning blocks that struggling readers and students with attention disorders experience. Separating knowledge of literature from reading comprehension helps students learn more effectively and enjoyably, which will ultimately improve reading skills. Students of all levels benefit from learning in manageable chunks.

Pixar Shorts Films NARRATIVE WRITING THEME PLOT LITERARY ELEMENTS ANALYSIS SEL (former title)

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