Watching is not the same as seeing. Transform viewers from passive watchers to active students of film with this 34-page packet, filled with lessons and activities that use Mr. Smith Goes to Washington to examine the technology, the narrative structure, and the heritage of film.

 

Concepts

film analysis, film making, Government

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource as an introduction to a film as literature course, a film unit, or as part of a study of government

Classroom Considerations

• The first in a series of four resources, designed to be used in order, that uses Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington to teach viewers how to read a film

Pros

• The packet includes detailed plans, resource materials, and assessments

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.11-12.1 RL.11-12.2 RL.11-12.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.7