FILM (Finding Inspiration in Literature & Movies) is a movie curricula program for young people promoting literacy, activity-based learning and service.

The program was created in 2004 by Heartland Truly Moving Pictures and the National Collaboration for Youth . Its focus is the development and distribution of free curricula based on Truly Moving Picture award-winning films to channel positive messages and life-affirming themes into the minds and lives of youth.

The curricula are designed in conjunction with movie studios and youth educators to get youth reading and watching quality content, provoke thought and exploration of pertinent themes and issues, and inspire participation in theme-based activities and service projects.

Guides are currently available for 20 movies, including the following:

• Prince Caspian
• Because of Winn-Dixie
• Happy Feet
• Freedom Writers
• Ratatouille

The guides are rich with activities emphasizing literacy skills, character development, and community service/activity.

Special thanks to Terri at Learning is For Everyone!

Posted Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:01:48 and filed under Strategies, Projects, Literacy, Literature. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.