Teaching Guides
This teaching guide is intended for use in the classroom with the film “The Truman Show”, directed by Peter Weir. The contents cater to multiple grade levels, ranging from middle school to college level. It includes assignments, interactive prompts and more – all aligned with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
This guide was prepared by Joseph Goldberg PhD of Teaching with Film, LLC. Dr. Goldberg is a practicing National-Board certified secondary English teacher, Kappa Delta Pi Master of Teacher of Honor, adjunct college professor and instructional designer. His doctoral research centered on film pedagogy in the English Language Arts classroom.
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This resource helps English teachers use film to its fullest instructional potential in the classroom. Guide includes best practices to be applied before, during and after the screening, as well as concrete suggestions for employing films as part of lesson plans.
This ebook is designed to help educators create engaging learning experiences for students of all ages.
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