Welcome to my blog index page, where I showcase posts that teach writing, reading, and language arts skills using animated shorts. These films are highly motivational for students, and these high-interest films make learning fun and engaging.
My posts offer a range of teaching methods using animated shorts that can help students develop critical thinking and communication skills. You can find posts on plot structure, point of view, theme, inference, figurative language, and more. Each post includes a link to a free animated short, along with teaching ideas, handouts, and activities you can use in your classroom or home.
Whether you’re an educator looking for new teaching methods or a parent interested in fun and practical learning resources, I invite you to check out my posts below and see if this teaching method works for your students. I hope you and your students enjoy watching and learning from these animated shorts. Happy teaching!
Jun 07
The animated short One Small Step is a great way to teach students how mood is developed— especially in a film with no dialogue. In this post, you’ll find lesson strategies, printable organizers, and writing prompts that help students see how visual and musical cues shape emotional meaning Be sure to get the handout. It …
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Mar 03
If you’re looking for engaging activities to enhance your theme lessons, animated shorts are a fantastic way to teach this important reading skill. These short films are high-interest, visually engaging, and often convey deep themes in a short amount of time. This post provides four animated shorts that can be used to teach the theme. …
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Dec 16
Using animated shorts to teach character traits can be a powerful way to engage students in storytelling and character analysis. One fantastic example is the Pixar-produced short film Geri’s Game. This entertaining and content-rich animation provides valuable opportunities for students to explore character traits in depth. Conveniently embedded below, the film is easily incorporated into …
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Dec 09
If you want to add high-interest activities to your lessons, use animated shorts to teach problems and solutions. Animated shorts provide a captivating way to engage students in understanding and identifying problems and solutions within a narrative. This post focuses on using the animated short “Taking the Plunge” to teach problems and solutions. Handouts for …
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Nov 21
If your students find grammar lessons dull, you’re not alone. However, 5th Grade Grammar with Animated Shorts is here to change that! This method engages students with video lessons, interactive games, and animated shorts that make grammar fun and effective. Your students will not only learn grammar skills but also look forward to their next lesson! …
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Nov 11
Introducing students to the concept of cause and effect can be both challenging and rewarding. Animated shorts offer a unique and engaging way to explore this literary concept. This lesson plan uses the animated short film “Feast” to teach cause and effect. The post also provides a list of interesting animated shorts for additional practice. …
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Oct 14
Teaching compare and contrast is a fundamental skill in helping students understand both literature and film. Engaging resources, like animated shorts, can make the learning process enjoyable and memorable. This lesson plan focuses on how to teach compare and contrast using the animated short The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. Compare and Contrast …
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