14. Teaching Beyond the Text: Using Film to Deepen Understanding
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If you're thinking ahead, you may be at a point where you want to continue to build momentum, but also want to be sure that you're giving your students variety to keep them engaged. I'm this episode I discuss how I use film units to spiral conversation themes throughout the year and how films can help bridge reference and help students draw deeper connections to literary texts.

Resources Mentioned:

• Quiz Show Movie Pack: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Movie-Lesson-Plans-for-the-Film-Quiz-Show-NO-PREP-mini-unit--9565269)

• Curriculum Planner: www.englishclassroomarchitect.com/planner)

Additional Resources:

• Using Pop Culture in the Classroom: Engaging Minds, Empowering Voices (blog post): https://englishclassroomarchitect.com/unitplanning/popculture/)

• The Challenge of Navigating Truth in the Digital Age: 3 Lessons from *Quiz Show *(blog post): https://englishclassroomarchitect.com/unitplanning/teaching-with-the-film-quiz-show/)