(Poster from The Maltese Falcon; Wiki commons)
A scene from the classic noir film, The Maltese Falcon. Enjoy!
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Basic Written Report Format
This simple, one-page document gives the basic format for writing a written report or paper in most of my classes. All writing assignments which are submitted should be typed on a computer and formatted in the style outlined here.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Scene from "Gone with the Wind" (1939)
This film is often talked and joked about, and it's an important part of pop culture. Almost eighty years later, it hasn't lost its poignancy and can still captivate viewers. The following scene is when Scarlett first meets Rhett.
Video
Lesson plan
Lvl: Advanced
Subjects: Love; Romance; Marriage
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Scene from The Wizard of Oz (1939)
This is the scene where Dorothy meets the Scarecrow and they sing the song "If I Only Had a Brain." This song is seriously hilarious.
Video
Lesson plan
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Scene from the film "Thelma and Louise" (1991)
I wanted to teach a lesson about the idea of "friendship", and when I searched around, this film came up. The film is also touches on many other subjects and themes including standing up to (male) authority and (expected) societal roles of/attitudes toward women. Moreover, the cinematography of this particular clip is very well shot and is full of romantic (theory not love/lust etc.) icons (e.g. riding out into the vast, unknown frontier). Note that this scene includes strong, adult language and is perhaps not suitable for children.
Video
Lesson plan
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Scene from the film "The Pursuit of Happyness" (2006)
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Here's a good scene from the 2006 film, The Pursuit of Happyness, about the benefits of staying positive even when things aren't looking so good. Links to the video and lesson plan below.
Video
Lesson Plan
Lvl: Advanced
Subjects: Interviews; Dreams; Determination
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Scenes from "Before Sunrise" (1995)
When it comes to films about conversation, it doesn't get much better than this. Richard Linklater's 1995 classic, Before Sunrise. Video clips and lesson plan below.
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