Horror Movie Film Analysis and Social Club
In this learner-driven filmography class, we will discuss some of the best horror and slasher films and directors including Halloween, Hocus Pocus, Psycho, Carpenter, Craven, Hitchcock, and Burton.
Ms. Chelsea M. Ed. | ELA, Paranormal, & True Crime
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1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will watch the movies on their own, prior to class.Class Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
Learner age is flexible. You know your learner and their maturity level best. Learners will need to watch the movies on their own, prior to class meeting. We will begin class with background on the movie of the week and any oddities that may have happened during filming. We will discuss plot choices and filming strategies such as filters, soundtrack, and framing. How do the editing decisions affect the plot? How do they make you feel as a member of the audience? We will also discuss learners' favorite and least favorite parts, anything that stood out to them, and any lessons they may have learned. We will point out classic horror and slasher tropes such as splitting up, going into the strange room you just heard a weird noise come out of, and going into the basement alone... without a flashlight. Discussion will be learner led, leaving the possibility for other topics related to the movie and/or director to be be covered. If applicable, we will also talk about real life events the movies have inspired. *notes more mature movies. I link parents guides in the classroom, but also encourage grownups to look up the guides, and/or watch the movies with their learners. Schedule: Week of October 13: Antlers (2021) Week of October 20: Fear Street TRILOGY- that's right, all 3! ;) Week of October 27: Halloween (1978) Week of November 3: The Final Girls (2015) Week of November 10: Night of the Comet Week of November 17: The Gate (1987) Week of November 24: Pan's Labyrinth (2006) Week of December 1: Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), Day of the Dead (1985) Week of December 8: Event Horizon (1997) Week of December 15: Silent Hill (2006) Week of December 22: Horror Move Trivia Games & Open Discussion: Class on Thursday only Week of December 29: Horror Move Trivia Games & Open Discussion: Class on Thursday only Week of January 5: Laserblast (1978) Week of January 12: It Chapter 2 Week of January 19: Skinamarink Week of January 26: Phantom of the Paradise (1974) Week of February 2: Saw 1 Week of February 9: Leviathan (1989) Week of February 16: The Strangers Week of February 23: Coraline Week of March 2: Last Night in Soho Week of March 9: Practical Magic Week of March 16: Incantation (2022) Week of March 23: Candyman (1992)
Learning Goals
Specific learning goals encompass the topics on the syllabus in addition to the following daily English Language Arts skills, which include but are not limited to:
- The interconnected nature of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking-Inquiry
-Critical thinking and analysis
-Literacy
-Building connections to themselves and their prior knowledge
-Learners will make text-to-text, text-to-self, and text-to-world connections.
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Learning Needs
Through my teaching experience, I have worked with autistic learners, as well as those with ADHD and Dyslexia in an academic setting. I try my best to meet learners where they are by scaffolding- providing supports and room for growth.
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance is suggested as some movies involve graphic violence and adult content. It is suggested that grownups have previously seen the movies or watch them with their learners. Grownups can also check out parent and child reviews at Common Sense Media and the IMDB Parent Guide. Learners will need access to streaming platforms, a library, or hard copy of the films.
We may occasionally play games on Kahoot!, an account is not needed.
Joined November, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from University of Texas of the Permian Basin
I am certified to teach grades 7-12 (middle and high school level) English/Language Arts in the state of Texas. I also hold a Bachelor's in Maritime Studies (anthropology), with minors in English and Archeology, and a Master's in Education. Furthermore, I took classes in film studies and have a love of all things Horror and macabre. My teaching experience allows me to take this love and share it, while adding an educational and critical approach to the viewings. Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 54 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-10 learners per class
