Andrea Anders

This poetry lesson will lead students through a summary and analysis of the Claude McKay poem If We Must Die. This resource would be great for substitute plans or if you are in need of a one-day activity to balance out a unit. I use it as part of a larger unit exploring race relations in the United States. I begin by going over the form and context with students and then have them work independently or with a partner on determining main idea and analysis.

This powerpoint presentation outlines the basics of cinematography for a film class.

This 3 day lesson will lead students through a study of the prologue of The Canterbury Tales. Students analyze details in the text to learn about a chosen Pilgrim and ultimately form a claim. This lesson follows the Gradual Release Model and includes opportunities for both independent and group work.

This PowerPoint quizzes students on their knowledge and application of the elements of cinematography.

This PowerPoint explains conflict in a straightforward way, using pictures from popular movies with which most students will be familiar. Includes an anticipatory set to engage students.

This PowerPoint Presentation explains the various roles used in film circles. (See my free Movie Worksheet product). Film circles work in the same way as literature cirlces, with the film being the primary text. This activity can be applied to any movie that you are showing in class.

This is a movie worksheet that can be used with any movie you are showing. It allows options for differentiation and student choice. It works in the same way that literature circles work, with students completing a different role each day and then meeting to discuss the film in groups at the end of the movie. This lesson aligns with Common Core Standards (CCR 7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words).

This powerpoint has step by step directions and models that correlate with the Canterbury Tales for Low Level Readers lessons.