(Cinema as literature) 2014-2015 Curriculum

Calendar
Semester 1 Projects
Project
Name

# of
Days
Unit Title/ Due Dates / Essential
Questions
Core Content &
CC Standards
Resources/Materials/
Assessments
Lesson 1-

Movie:
The little
Rascals-

Rating:
PG
(Intro to
Cinema
as Lit)
Personali
zed
Learning
Options:
Identify
and
document
:

2

UT: American Comedy
DD: estimate: 2 encore days
Unit Essential Objectives:
A variety of these objectives will be covered in
each class:
In this class, students will;
Enhance their ability to understand, appreciate, and
discuss works of literature through reading and
discussion of short stories, novels and plays.
Analyze works of fiction and drama for plot
structure, setting, characterization, theme, and
narrative point of view.
Develop an understanding of critical analysis of
film through careful examination of adaptations of
literary texts, focusing on character development,
dramatic structure, and performance.
Learn and utilize the terminology of film analysis,
both those terms shared with literary discussion

Core Content:
ELA


CC Standards:
Sixth, Seventh, and
Eighth Grade:
Expected Student
Learning Results/
UC/CSU (A-G)
Requirements:
Students will, over the
course of the semester:
1.0 Identify literary
concepts in film such
as motifs, symbols,
metaphors, allusions,
and plot elements.
2.0 Identify and
critique elements of
film.
3.0 Define and

Resources:
Class/individual
activity- Personalized
Learning Options will
be chosen by students.
Movie discussion and
presentation. (Students
are challenged to
choose a personalized
learning path and
complete the project).

Assessment:
Check for
understanding at end of
lesson for vocabulary
used, individual
detailed documented
Heros
Journey
or
Character
Maps or
Movie
reviews


(character, plot, theme, setting) and those specific to
cinema (lighting, dialogue, special effects, etc.).
Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities
and problems involved in the transposition of
literature to film, applying terminology and critical
skills acquired during the semester to analyze a
cinematic adaptation of a text not discussed in class.


distinguish various
film genres.
4.0 Analyze and
critique films orally
and in written
compositions.
6.0 Utilize the
writing process to
compose, revise, and
edit compositions.
7.0 Utilize
multimedia projects
for demonstrating an
understanding of the
elements of film.



personalized projects
chosen.

Lesson 2-

Movie:
The
Sound of
Music
Historical
Musical
1965
Rating:
PG
(Intro to
Cinema
as Lit)

2

UT: Historical Musical
DD: estimate: 2 encore days
(1
st
day- activity and rough draft- 2
nd

day final draft and mat writing).
Unit Essential Objectives:
A variety of these objectives will be covered in
each class:
In this class, students will;
Enhance their ability to understand, appreciate, and
discuss works of literature through reading and
discussion of short stories, novels and plays.
Analyze works of fiction and drama for plot
structure, setting, characterization, theme, and

Core Content:
ELA

CC Standards:
Sixth, Seventh, and
Eighth Grade:
Expected Student
Learning Results/
UC/CSU (A-G)
Requirements:
Students will, over the
course of the semester:
1.0 Identify literary
concepts in film such
as motifs, symbols,

Resources:
Class/individual
activity- Personalized
Learning Options will
be chosen by students.
Movie discussion and
presentation. (Students
are challenged to
choose a personalized
learning path and
complete the project).


Personali
zed
Learning
Options:
Identify
and
document
:
Heros
Journey
or
Character
Maps or
Movie
reviews

narrative point of view.
Develop an understanding of critical analysis of
film through careful examination of adaptations of
literary texts, focusing on character development,
dramatic structure, and performance.
Learn and utilize the terminology of film analysis,
both those terms shared with literary discussion
(character, plot, theme, setting) and those specific to
cinema (lighting, dialogue, special effects, etc.).
Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities
and problems involved in the transposition of
literature to film, applying terminology and critical
skills acquired during the semester to analyze a
cinematic adaptation of a text not discussed in class.

metaphors, allusions,
and plot elements.
2.0 Identify and
critique elements of
film.
3.0 Define and
distinguish various
film genres.
4.0 Analyze and
critique films orally
and in written
compositions.
6.0 Utilize the
writing process to
compose, revise, and
edit compositions.
7.0 Utilize
multimedia projects
for demonstrating an
understanding of the
elements of film.

Assessment:
Check for
understanding at end of
lesson for vocabulary
used, individual
detailed documented
personalized projects
chosen.

Lesson 3-

Movie:
Rio 2-
2014
American
3D
computer-
animated
musical
adventure

2

UT: 2014 American 3D computer-
animated musical adventure-comedy
film.
DD: estimate: 2 encore days
(1
st
day- activity and rough draft- 2
nd

day final draft and mat writing).
Unit Essential Objectives:
A variety of these objectives will be covered in
each class:
In this class, students will;

Core Content:
ELA


CC Standards:
Sixth, Seventh, and
Eighth Grade:
Expected Student
Learning Results/
UC/CSU (A-G)
Requirements:

Resources:
Class/individual
activity- Personalized
Learning Options will
be chosen by students.
Movie discussion and
presentation. (Students
are challenged to
choose a personalized
learning path and
-comedy
film

Rating:
G
(Intro to
Cinema
as Lit)
Personali
zed
Learning
Options:
Identify
and
document
:
Heros
Journey
or
Character
Maps or
Movie
reviews

Enhance their ability to understand, appreciate, and
discuss works of literature through reading and
discussion of short stories, novels and plays.
Analyze works of fiction and drama for plot
structure, setting, characterization, theme, and
narrative point of view.
Develop an understanding of critical analysis of
film through careful examination of adaptations of
literary texts, focusing on character development,
dramatic structure, and performance.
Learn and utilize the terminology of film analysis,
both those terms shared with literary discussion
(character, plot, theme, setting) and those specific to
cinema (lighting, dialogue, special effects, etc.).
Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities
and problems involved in the transposition of
literature to film, applying terminology and critical
skills acquired during the semester to analyze a
cinematic adaptation of a text not discussed in class.

Students will, over the
course of the semester:
1.0 Identify literary
concepts in film such
as motifs, symbols,
metaphors, allusions,
and plot elements.
2.0 Identify and
critique elements of
film.
3.0 Define and
distinguish various
film genres.
4.0 Analyze and
critique films orally
and in written
compositions.
6.0 Utilize the
writing process to
compose, revise, and
edit compositions.
7.0 Utilize
multimedia projects
for demonstrating an
understanding of the
elements of film.

complete the project).


Assessment:
Check for
understanding at end of
lesson for vocabulary
used, individual
detailed documented
personalized projects
chosen.


Lesson 4-

Movie:
Diary of a

2-3

UT: American children's comedy film
DD: estimate: 2 encore days
(1
st
day- activity and rough draft- 2
nd

day final draft and mat writing).

Core Content:
ELA



Resources:
Class/individual
activity- Personalized
Learning Options will
wimpy
kid
2010
American
childre
n's com
edy film
Rating:
PG
(Intro to
Cinema
as Lit)
Personali
zed
Learning
Options:
Identify
and
document
:
Heros
Journey
or
Character
Maps or
Movie
reviews

Unit Essential Objectives:
A variety of these objectives will be covered in
each class:
In this class, students will;
Enhance their ability to understand, appreciate, and
discuss works of literature through reading and
discussion of short stories, novels and plays.
Analyze works of fiction and drama for plot
structure, setting, characterization, theme, and
narrative point of view.
Develop an understanding of critical analysis of
film through careful examination of adaptations of
literary texts, focusing on character development,
dramatic structure, and performance.
Learn and utilize the terminology of film analysis,
both those terms shared with literary discussion
(character, plot, theme, setting) and those specific to
cinema (lighting, dialogue, special effects, etc.).
Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities
and problems involved in the transposition of
literature to film, applying terminology and critical
skills acquired during the semester to analyze a
cinematic adaptation of a text not discussed in class.

CC Standards:
Sixth, Seventh, and
Eighth Grade:
Expected Student
Learning Results/
UC/CSU (A-G)
Requirements:
Students will, over the
course of the semester:
1.0 Identify literary
concepts in film such
as motifs, symbols,
metaphors, allusions,
and plot elements.
2.0 Identify and
critique elements of
film.
3.0 Define and
distinguish various
film genres.
4.0 Analyze and
critique films orally
and in written
compositions.
6.0 Utilize the
writing process to
compose, revise, and
edit compositions.
7.0 Utilize
multimedia projects
for demonstrating an
understanding of the
elements of film.


be chosen by students.
Movie discussion and
presentation. (Students
are challenged to
choose a personalized
learning path and
complete the project).

Assessment:
Check for
understanding at end of
lesson for vocabulary
used, individual
detailed documented
personalized projects
chosen.


Lesson 5-

Movie:
Where the
wild
things are
2009
Rating:
PG
(Intro to
Cinema
as Lit)
Personali
zed
Learning
Options:
Identify
and
document
:
Heros
Journey
or
Character
Maps or
Movie
reviews


2-3

UT:. Family/Fantasy
DD: estimate: 2 encore days
(1
st
day- activity and rough draft- 2
nd

day final draft and mat writing).
Unit Essential Objectives:
A variety of these objectives will be covered in
each class:
In this class, students will;
Enhance their ability to understand, appreciate, and
discuss works of literature through reading and
discussion of short stories, novels and plays.
Analyze works of fiction and drama for plot
structure, setting, characterization, theme, and
narrative point of view.
Develop an understanding of critical analysis of
film through careful examination of adaptations of
literary texts, focusing on character development,
dramatic structure, and performance.
Learn and utilize the terminology of film analysis,
both those terms shared with literary discussion
(character, plot, theme, setting) and those specific to
cinema (lighting, dialogue, special effects, etc.).
Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities
and problems involved in the transposition of
literature to film, applying terminology and critical
skills acquired during the semester to analyze a
cinematic adaptation of a text not discussed in class.

Core Content:
ELA

CC Standards:
Sixth, Seventh, and
Eighth Grade:
Expected Student
Learning Results/
UC/CSU (A-G)
Requirements:
Students will, over the
course of the semester:
1.0 Identify literary
concepts in film such
as motifs, symbols,
metaphors, allusions,
and plot elements.
2.0 Identify and
critique elements of
film.
3.0 Define and
distinguish various
film genres.
4.0 Analyze and
critique films orally
and in written
compositions.
6.0 Utilize the
writing process to
compose, revise, and
edit compositions.
7.0 Utilize
multimedia projects
for demonstrating an

Resources:
Class/individual
activity- Personalized
Learning Options will
be chosen by students.
Movie discussion and
presentation. (Students
are challenged to
choose a personalized
learning path and
complete the project).

Assessment:
Check for
understanding at end of
lesson for vocabulary
used, individual
detailed documented
personalized projects
chosen.


understanding of the
elements of film.

Lesson 6-

Movie:
Charlie
and the
Chocolate
Factory
2005
Rating:
PG
(Intro to
Cinema
as Lit)
Personali
zed
Learning
Options:
Identify
and
document
:
Heros
Journey
or
Character
Maps or
Movie

2-3

UT: Remake/Fantasy
DD: estimate: 2 encore days
(1st day- activity and rough draft- 2nd
day final draft and mat writing).
Unit Essential Objectives:
A variety of these objectives will be covered in
each class:
In this class, students will;
Enhance their ability to understand, appreciate, and
discuss works of literature through reading and
discussion of short stories, novels and plays.
Analyze works of fiction and drama for plot
structure, setting, characterization, theme, and
narrative point of view.
Develop an understanding of critical analysis of
film through careful examination of adaptations of
literary texts, focusing on character development,
dramatic structure, and performance.
Learn and utilize the terminology of film analysis,
both those terms shared with literary discussion
(character, plot, theme, setting) and those specific to
cinema (lighting, dialogue, special effects, etc.).
Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities
and problems involved in the transposition of
literature to film, applying terminology and critical

Core Content:
ELA

CC Standards:
Sixth, Seventh, and
Eighth Grade:
Expected Student
Learning Results/
UC/CSU (A-G)
Requirements:
Students will, over the
course of the semester:
1.0 Identify literary
concepts in film such
as motifs, symbols,
metaphors, allusions,
and plot elements.
2.0 Identify and
critique elements of
film.
3.0 Define and
distinguish various
film genres.
4.0 Analyze and
critique films orally
and in written
compositions.
6.0 Utilize the
writing process to
compose, revise, and
edit compositions.
7.0 Utilize

Resources:
Class/individual
activity- Personalized
Learning Options will
be chosen by students.
Movie discussion and
presentation. (Students
are challenged to
choose a personalized
learning path and
complete the project).

Assessment:
Check for
understanding at end of
lesson for vocabulary
used, individual
detailed documented
personalized projects
chosen.

reviews

skills acquired during the semester to analyze a
cinematic adaptation of a text not discussed in class.

multimedia projects
for demonstrating an
understanding of the
elements of film.