School Site License (1 SSL) 20 ELA Movie Guide Bundle | Social & Cultural Issues

Are you an administrator looking for supplemental resources for your English Language Arts (ELA) department? Look no further! These 20 movie guides that relate to Social and Cultural Issues & Life Lessons will provide your teachers with lasting flexibility. Make a one-time payment, and your school can use them forever.

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Bonus Files: Included in this bundle are two PDF files.

• A consent form that administrators can choose to have teachers sign. This form acknowledges that the teachers understand the resource is owned by the school and must not be taken if they leave or move to another school.
• An official School Site License Agreement, outlining the information below.

License Grant

Upon purchase, the purchasing School is granted a perpetual, non-exclusive, editable, and non-transferable right to use, modify, and distribute the Supplemental Movie Guides at the purchasing School, as defined below.

School Site Definition

"School Site" shall mean a school building or campus which is clearly identifiable by name and which operates under the direction of one principal, headmaster, or lead teacher.

This license only pertains to the Supplemental Movie Guides and does not include the movies themselves.

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1. Scope of Use: This license is valid only for the purchasing School Site. Additional School Sites within the same district must purchase separate licenses.

2. Perpetual Use: This license grants the School Site the right to use the Supplemental Movie Guides indefinitely, even if teaching staff changes over time.

3. Editability: The School Site may modify the Supplemental Movie Guides as needed.

4. Compliance: The School Site agrees to comply with all local, state, national, and international copyright laws.

5. No Redistribution Outside School Site: The Supplemental Movie Guides may not be redistributed or sold to other School Sites or entities outside of the purchasing School Site without written consent from TeacherTravis.

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How do these movies connect to ELA Social and Cultural issues and life lessons?

1. Little Women (2019) - Explore themes of gender roles, family, and independence through the March sisters' lives during and after the American Civil War.
2. Fences (2016) – Analyze the complexities of race relations and family dynamics in 1950s Pittsburgh. This film is an excellent study in character and dialogue.
3. Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005) - Study African American culture and women's independence in the early 20th century.
4. A Raisin in the Sun (1961) - A family drama that deals with poverty, racial discrimination, and the American Dream.
5. Forrest Gump (1994) - Follow the life journey of Forrest as he navigates through historical events, teaching students about resilience and empathy.
6. The Watsons Go To Birmingham (2013) - Take a trip back to the Civil Rights Era with the Watson family, learning about racial inequality and the power of family.
7. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) - A father's journey from homelessness to a career, illustrating the grit required to achieve the American Dream.
8. Green Book (2018) - Dive into racial segregation in the American South during the 1960s, focusing on friendship and social issues.
9. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) - A courtroom drama that focuses on racial injustice in the American South, perfect for discussions about morality and ethics.
10. Hidden Figures (2016) - Learn about the contributions of African American women in NASA during the space race, emphasizing the importance of breaking gender and racial barriers.
11. The Great Debater (2007) - A look at the power of public speaking and critical thinking, set against the backdrop of a racially segregated society.
12. Life of Pi (2012) - Explore themes of faith, survival, and the human-animal relationship, as Pi is stranded in the ocean with a Bengal tiger.
13. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) - Focus on the importance of empathy, kindness, and emotional intelligence, as told through the relationship between a journalist and Mr. Rogers.
14. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) - A journey of self-discovery and the power of stepping out of your comfort zone to live life to the fullest.
15. The Pilgrim's Progress (2019) - Explore themes of faith and perseverance in this animated adaptation of John Bunyan's Christian allegory.
16. Lean on Me (1989) - Dive into the challenges and solutions in educational reform as real-life principal Joe Clark uses unconventional methods to turn around a failing high school.
17. Cyberbully (2011) - Discuss the consequences and emotional toll of online harassment, as well as the importance of online safety.
18. The Hate U Give (2018) - A deep look into police brutality and activism through the eyes of a young African American girl.
19. Black Panther (2018) - Explore African culture and social issues such as isolationism and leadership through the lens of a superhero film.
20. 13th (2016) - Explore the history and impact of the 13th Amendment, focusing on the mass incarceration of African Americans in the United States.

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General Tips for Using the Print version of this Movie Guide:

1. Print one, double-sided movie guide for each student
2. Preview the next question on the movie guide as you complete each one, this can help students pay attention to important upcoming events.
3. Pause throughout and encourage students to debate, discuss and talk about their ideas before writing their answers.
4. Discourage students from simply copying answers.
5. Randomly choose a student to share their answer and defend it if necessary.
6. If time allows, feel free to rewind and show important parts of the movie again for additional analysis.
7. On average, this video guide will require about 60 minutes.

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Keywords
Little Women | Fences | Their Eyes Were Watching God | A Raisin in the Sun | Forrest Gump | The Watsons Go To Birmingham | The Pursuit of Happyness | Green Book | To Kill a Mockingbird | Hidden Figures | The Great Debater | Life of Pi | A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood | The Secret Life of Walter Mitty | The Pilgrim's Progress | The Social Dilemma | Cyberbully | The Hate U Give | Black Panther | 13th | Gender Roles | Family Dynamics | Race Relations | Civil Rights | American Dream | Resilience | Empathy | Faith | Emotional Intelligence | Self-Discovery | Police Brutality | African Culture | Social Media Ethics | Mass Incarceration | Public Speaking | Survival Themes | Social Issues in Film | Character Study | Activism |