Product Description
The Discussion Guide is best for high school and higher education. It is a flexible resource that can be used to focus on Meshes of the Afternoon (film history, women in film, film literacy, etc.) OR for The Yellow Wallpaper (ELA, Creative Writing, etc.) or for cross-media learning that uses both the film and short story.
Film runtime: 14 minutes
Film rating: Not rated. Best for Grades 9+.
About the Discussion Guide
Our Meshes of the Afternoon Discussion Guide includes:
- Introduction to Meshes of the Afternoon and Maya Deren
- Essential Question and Discussion Questions for the Film
- Learning Activities and Additional Resources for the Film
- Introduction to The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Discussion Questions and Additional Resources
- Cross-Media Connection and Discussion Questions
Glossary of Film Terms
The Glossary of Film Terms can be useful for teaching with Meshes of the Afternoon.
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Film Literacy
Many of our guides include film-specific media literacy lessons about viewing that particular film that illustrate broader media literacy concepts. We also recommend:
- Big Sonia Lesson 4: Viewing a Documentary Film.
- Children of Heaven Lessons 2 and 3 about viewing and understanding Children of Heaven, plus Lesson 6: Film as Storytelling.
- Defiant Requiem Lesson 7: Visual Literacy | Cinematic Collage.
- Please Vote for Me Lesson 8: About Documentary Films.
- The Cup Lesson 3: Viewing the Cup.
- The Music of Strangers Lesson 8: Viewing a Documentary Film: Developing Film Literacy.
- The Way Home Lesson 6: Juxtaposition.
- Walden, a game Lesson 1: Playing A Serious Game (Media Literacy for Educational Games).
- Whale Rider Lesson 2: Viewing Whale Rider and Lesson 7: Special Effects and Music (Media Literacy).
Sustainable Development Goals
Journeys in Film supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about teaching with UN SDGs. This curriculum guide connects to the following SDGs.
