Jun 07
Need something quick for your unit on the Hero’s Journey? I’ve got you covered with this semi-recent movie: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Why Walter Mitty? This unexpected gem landed in my lap a few weeks back and at first I had low expectations. For one thing, I knew just from the trailer it …
Sep 10
The perfect review/intro to characterization for ANY grade. Students of all ages love this movie and the creator did a fabulous job introducing each of the characters in the open credits. You can buy or rent the movie from Amazon by clicking HERE *It’s an affiliate link which just means you pay nothing extra, but …
Nov 22
Looking for something new this holiday season? Check out this vocabulary lesson using Prep and Landing. For a movie that’s geared at younger children, there is still a smattering of elevated language that makes this perfect resource to use in almost any classroom. Common Sense Media puts this PG movie as suitable for ages four …
