- Teach cause and effect using Ormie the Pig.
- The short film Alma explains:
- Inferring Author's Purpose
- Inferring Tone
- Inferring Character Behavior
- Inferring Story Events
- Predicting - Teach how to use evidence to support writing responses by showing the film Dreamgiver.
- Understand characterization (direct and indirect) using the film Pigeon Impossible.
- Teach story structure, foreshadowing and flashbacks using the film, Bibo.
- Teach plot structure using Lighthouse.
- Explore fact and opinion using the film, High Flying Giraffes.
These lessons are available in TPT, however can easily be adapted and re-created to fit the needs of your students.