Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce students to 90s cinema by exploring its cultural impact and basic film elements through brainstorming and clip analysis, setting the stage for deeper media literacy.
Grounding students in the era’s context and film vocabulary promotes engagement, critical thinking, and prepares them to analyze movies more effectively throughout the unit.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
10 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up: Movie Brainstorm
10 minutes
Step 3
Presentation: What Is Cinema?
15 minutes
Step 4
Group Activity: Film Clip Analysis
25 minutes
Step 5
Class Discussion: First Impressions
15 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down: Reflection Exit Ticket
15 minutes
Slide Deck
90s Movie Magic: Session 1
Session 1 Goals
Why 90s Movies?
Key Film Elements
The 90s Cultural Context
Worksheet
