motion pictures in education

A fresh and relevant narrative about the men who led this country through change and the lives they affected, from an early idea of democracy to our first African-American President.

Follows several species to learn why and how animals, birds, and insects travel up to thousands of miles before returning.

A teacher's guide to understanding and teaching writing with modern technology.

Do sharks deserve their vicious reputation? How can a shark swim without a bone in its body? Peer into the murky world of the shark and learn what motivates these fascinating creatures. Discsover a shark that can fit in your hand and a shark that eats only plankton - and learn that not all sharks are killing machines.

Reproducible activities include: comprehension quizzes and short-answer questions; exercises on plot, setting, dialogue, characterization, and theme; practice with literary devices -- guided assignments on specific kinds of essays; creative writing activities; vocabulary study; and projects such as time lines, interviews, and role playing. Also comes with a synopsis of each video, teaching tips, answers to all quizzes and exercises, and samples of student responses to the writing assignments.

Describes strategies for using documentary films to teach students how to read and interpret nonfiction texts, and includes activities, reproducible handouts, and resources.

A practical guide to using films as texts in English classes, which discusses reading strategies and textual analysis; explains terminology and cinematic effects using over thirty films as examples; presents unit suggestions for eleven films; and provides a glossary, blank activity charts, and an annotated resource list.