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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Literature Through Silent Movies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in an engaging, alternative assessment activity: making a silent film of an Edgar Allen Poe story. This project offers them an additional way to demonstrate their mastery of the topic. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Literature Through Silent Movies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars watch Charlie Chaplin films and discuss film elements. They select a story written by Edgar Allen Poe to write and produce a movie of. They film scenes, edit, and create a final iMovie project.
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Handout
Other

The British Film Institute: Charlie Chaplin

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful celebration of the life and work of film great Charlie Chaplin. Fantastic resources including a biography as well as current global projects to restore his films.
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Website
Other

Charlie Chaplin Official Website

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website for the legendary comedian, director and silent film star who was born in England in 1889. Features biographical information in addition to stills from some of his more famous movies such as "The Gold Rush,"...
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: Chaplin as Count

For Students 9th - 10th
Poster of Charlie Chaplin used for advertising his films. Read the text about Chaplin's influence on film and entertainment.
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Article
Other

Charlie Chaplin: Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning with his childhood debut as a professional dancer, track Chaplin's life and accomplishments through this comprehensive biography and photo gallery. Links to video excerpts from many of Chaplin's films.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Masters:charlie Chaplin

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this site for biographical information on one of the best known silent movie stars of all time. His style of acting is still evident in films of today.
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Handout
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Charlie Chaplin

For Students 2nd - 8th
Useful biographical information and interesting facts about Charlie Chaplin, a great comedian, scriptwriter, composer, and director.
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Graphic
Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Charlie Chaplin

For Students 9th - 10th
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1994 to commemorate famous actor Charlie Chaplin. With a short passage on his life and unforgettable roles in film.