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Literature In FilmMina Avery, PhD
2020-2021
Alpine Academy Mission Statement:
Alpine Academy’s mission is to ensure students receive a quality education and obtain
the necessary skills needed to progress in life.
Course Description:
Literature through film is an elective course but may also be taken to fulfill an English
credit. This course is designed to deepen film and literary knowledge. The course is
based on the Nevada State Standards for English/Language Arts. The course will
develop skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and
career readiness. The course will focus on meaningful student discussion. Students
will develop skills in identifying literary elements (figurative language, dialogue,
subject specific vocabulary, , symbolism, etc.); identify and respond to overt and
subliminal messages; and analyze character, plot, and theme development. Analysis
will also include looking at how the story lines portray the human condition and the
roles of men and women and the various ethnic or cultural minorities in the past and
present. The course covers a broad range of genres including but not limited to
classics, mysteries, action, nonfiction, memoires, and children’s movies.
Students will read background information and hints about the literary devices most
prevalent in the film. They will watch the film at designated stopping points to allow
students to take notes, discuss events, and make predictions. . They will look at the
discussion questions, and watch sections of the movie again, to answer the questions
and review highlighted portions. Selected scenes will be compared and contrasted with
written excerpts of the written literary works.
Credits: 1 credit per semester
Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement
SEL Competencies
Social and Emotional Learning Core Competencies: These competencies are identified as five
interrelated sets of cognitive, affective, and behavioral capabilities
Self-awareness: The ability to accurately recognize one’s emotions and thoughts and their influence on
behavior. This includes accurately assessing one’s strengths and limitations and possessing a
well-grounded sense of confidence and optimism.
Presented in class as: Evidence based support for opinions.
Self-management: The ability to regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different
situations. This includes managing stress, controlling impulses, motivating oneself, and setting and
working toward achieving personal and academic goals.
Presented in class as: Submitting work on time with few prompts
Social awareness: The ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others from diverse
backgrounds and cultures, to understand social and ethical norms for behavior, and to recognize
family, school, and community resources and supports.
Presented in class as: Listening and responding to the opinions of others during pair-share and
discussion activities.
Relationship skills: The ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with
diverse individuals and groups. This includes communicating clearly, listening actively, cooperating,
resisting inappropriate social pressure, negotiating conflict constructively, and seeking and offering
help when needed.
Presented in class as: Openness to the beliefs of others. Inclusiveness in discussions.
Responsible decision making: The ability to make constructive and respectful choices about personal
behavior and social interactions based on consideration of ethical standards, safety concerns, social
norms, the realistic evaluation of consequences of various actions, and the well-being of self and
others.
Presented in class as: Staying home when ill, sanitizing hands and work areas when appropriate,
following school safety drills and supporting a safe and alert community.
Academic Overview
Element 10-year-take-away Components Assessments
Reading Read for meaning
Read to clarify thought
Read for analysis,compare and contrast,and fact finding.
Reading excerpts ofliterature
Reading Film reviews
Reading film analysistext
Film Analysisworksheet
Text excerpts
Full Text
Writing Writing to clarifythought
Writing for concisecommunication
Fill in the blank
Short Answer
Essay
Film Analysisworksheet
Note taking
Vocabulary Vocabulary allows youto join the discoursecommunity
Lifetime growth
Vocabulary specific tothe film
Vocabulary specific tofilm analysis
Vocabulary specific toLiterary elementanalysis
Use of words indiscussion
Use of vocabularywords on film analysisworksheet, notes andreviews
Speaking Speaking for concisecommunication
Discussions both smallgroup and full class
Participation inpair-share
Participation indiscussions
Instructor Resources
Literature into Film: Theory and Practical Approachesby Linda costanzo Cahir
Read Novels Like a Professor: A Jaunty Exploration of the World’s Favorite LiteraryForm by Thomas C. Foster
Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster
How to Read Nonfiction Like a Professor: A Smart, Irreverent Guide to Biography,History, Journalism, Blogs, and Everything in Between by Thomas C. Foster
How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids by Thomas C. Foster
Nevada State Standards
RL 2: Determine two or more themes or central ideas and analyze their development.Provide an objective summary.
RL 6: Analyze a case in which grasping point of view requires distinguishing what isdirectly stated in a text and from what is really meant.
RL 7: Analyze multiple interpretations of a story and evaluate how each versioninterprets the source text.
RI 3: Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain how specificindividuals, ideas, or events interact and develop over the course of the text.
RI 6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text in which the rhetoric isparticularly effective, analyzing how style and content contribute to the power,persuasiveness, or beauty of the text.
RI 10: read and comprehend nonfiction.
W-1: Write arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and relevant andsufficient evidence.
SL-1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (oneon-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners
topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their ownclearly and persuasively.
a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched materialunder study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring toevidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue tostimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
b. Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions anddecision-making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establishindividual roles as needed.
c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions thatprobe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range ofpositions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas andconclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives.
d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments,claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolvecontradictions when possible; and determine what additionalinformation or research is required to deepen the investigation orcomplete the task.
SL 2: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats andmedia (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions andsolve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting anydiscrepancies among the data
SL3: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric,assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis,and tone used.
SL4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear anddistinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative oropposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance,and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informaltasks.
Assessments
Film Analysis Worksheets
Plot Maps for books/Storyboards for movies
Create an annotated timelineAfter reviewing a Siskel and Ebert movie review and then create your own review witha partner.
Note taking during the movies
Note taking during discussions.
Analysis of portrayal of social standards and issues in film and books.
Units of Study
Shakespeare
Film: Hamlet PG- 13
Resources:
William Shakespeare’s Hamlet A Kenneth Branagh Film 1996 (Avery Collection)
Hamlet by William Shakespeare excerpts. Alpine Library
Film: Romeo and Juliet PG-13 and PG
Resources:
William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet 1996
Romeo and Juliet 1968
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare excerpts. (Alpine Library)
Classics
Film: Pride and Prejudice Not Rated
Resources:
Pride and Prejudice Keira Knightley 2005 (Alpine Library)
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Avery Collection)
Film: The Great Gatsby PG 13
Resources:The Great Gatsby 2013 (Avery Collection)
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Alpine Library)
Film: Les Misérables PG-13
Resources:Les Misérables 2012 (Avery Collection)
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo (Avery Collection)
Film: Oliver Twist PG-13
Resources
A Roman Polanski Film: Oliver Twist 2005 (Avery Collection)
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (Avery Collection)
Film: The Three Musketeers PG 13
Resources
The Three Musketeers 2011 Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson (Avery Collection)
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas (Avery Collection)
Film: The Count of Monte Cristo PG-13
Resources
The Count of Monte Cristo 2002 (Avery Collection)
The Count of Monte Cristo by Anexandre Dumas (Avery Collection)
Sci-fi and Fantasy
Film: John Carter PG-13
Resources:
John Carter, Disney 2012 (Avery Collection)
A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs e-book on LibbySearch Results | Washoe County Library System
Film: Jurassic Park PG-13
Resources
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (Avery Collection)
Jurassic Park directed by Stephen Speilberg (Avery Collection)
Film: The Hobbit Trilogy PG 13
Resources
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey by Peter Jackson (Avery Collection)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug by Peter Jackson (Avery Collection)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey by Peter Jackson (Avery Collection)
The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien (Avery Collection)
What is CGI? How CGI works in Movies and Animation What is CGI? How CGI Worksin Movies and Animation (studiobinder.com)
Mystery
Film: Murder on the Orient Express PG-13
Resources
Murder on the Orient Express directed by Kenneth Branagh 2018 (Avery Collection)
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Film : Sherlock Holmes PG 13
Resources:The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle (Avery Collection)
Sherlock Holmes 2009 Robert Downey Jr. (Avery Collection)
Historic
Film: Hidden Figures PG
Resources:Hidden Figures 2016 (Avery Collection)
Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black WomenMathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly (Averycollection)
Film: Chariots of Fire PG
Resources:
Chariots of Fire by W.J. Weatherby
Chariots of Fire directed by Hugh Hudson
Film: The Book Thief PG 13
Resources:
The Book Thief 2013 (Avery Collection)
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Avery Collection)
Film: Remember the Titans PG
Resources:
Remember This TItan: The Bill Yoast Story: Lessons Learned from a CelebratedCoach’s Journey as Told to Steve Sullivan by Steve Sullivan
Remember the Titans by Denzel Washington 2004 (Washoe County Library)
Film: Unbroken PG-13
Resources:Unbroke: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by LauraHillenbrand (Alpine Library)
Unbroken 2014 directed by Angelina Jolie (Avery Collection)
Film: The Journey of August King PG-13
The Journey of August King by John Ehle
The Journey of August King 1996 starring Jason patric , Thandi Newton
Children’s Movies
Film: The NeverEnding Story PG
Resources
The NeverEnding Story 1984 (Avery Collection)
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende and Ralph Manheim
Film: The Wizard of Oz Not rated
Resources
The Wizard of Oz 1939 (Avery Collection)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum (Avery Collection)
Action
Film: The Bourne Identity PG-13
Resources:
The Bourne Identity 2002 (Avery Collection)
The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum (Avery Collection)
Film: The Hunt for Red October PG
The Hunt for Red OctoberBy Tom Clancy
The Hunt for Red October 2003 Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin
Film: The Sum of All Fears PG-13
Resources:The Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy
The Sum of All Fears 2002Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman
Human Interest
Film: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty PG
Resources
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 2013 with Ben Stiller
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) Danny Kaye not rated
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty by James ThurberMicrosoft Word - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Full Text.doc (weebly.com)
Horror
Film: The Birds PG-13
Resources:
The Birds 1963 Alfred Hitchcock
The Birds and Other Stories by Du MaurierMicrosoft Word - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Full Text.doc (weebly.com)
Film: Jaws PG
Resources
Jaws by Steven Speilberg
Jaws: A Novel by Peter Benchley
Dracula 7+
ResourcesDracula by Bram Stoker
Dracula Directed by Tod Browning and Karl Freund 1931
Film: Frankenstein NR
Resources
Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Dr. Frankenstein by James Whale 1931 starring Boris Karloff
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