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1. Classroom Resources | Grades   6 – 8  |  Lesson Plan  |  Unit
   3-2-1 Vocabulary: Learning Filmmaking Vocabulary by Making Films
   Bring the vocabulary of film to life through the processes of filmmaking. Students learn terminology and techniques simultaneously as they plan, film, and edit a short video.
2. Professional Development | Grades   2 – 7  |  Professional Library  |  Book
   Creating Lifelong Readers Through Independent Reading
   This book provides information on the benefits of independent reading, how to set up a classroom library, and ways to actively engage students in independent reading.
3. Classroom Resources | Grades   6 – 8  |  Lesson Plan  |  Unit
   Developing Story Structure With Paper-Bag Skits
   Lights, camera, action, and a bit of mystery! In this lesson, students use mystery props in a skit bag to create and perform in short, impromptu skits.
4. Classroom Resources | Grades   6 – 8  |  Lesson Plan  |  Unit
   Plotting a Plan to Improve Writing: Using Plot Scaffolds
   Students really get into character in this lesson as they act out the parts of a script and analyze character motivations and dialogue.
5. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 8  |  Printout  |  Writing It Out
   You're the Director!
   Children can take a turn in the director's chair. They can make decisions–and learn the elements–of stories told on film.