This one-year high school English course uses classic movies to introduce the elements of literary analysis. Students will watch each film and then dive into extensive discussion and composition questions. Also included are plot summaries, literary terms and a final exam, as well as opportunities for advanced study.

Homeschooled high school students can receive one credit in English after completing this course. The book is also useful for any student (including adults) who wishes to study classic films in-depth.

Besides the enjoyment of watching the films, the discussion and composition questions are thought-provoking, enlightening and challenging.

The book gave my oldest child (and myself) a greater appreciation for classic films. We have since viewed many more classic films after completing this course.

The author does an incredible job with the discussion and comprehension questions, as well as the essay questions. Students will not just watch the film and walk away, they will analyze it in-depth and grow in their writing skills while completing the assignments.

The following films are used in this course. Most can be found through the public library or rented from a video store.

* Shane
* Friendly Persuasion
* The Quiet Man
* Arsenic & Old Lace
* The Music Man
* E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
* The Maltese Falcon
* Rear Window
* Emma
* The Philadelphia Story
* The Journey of August King
* To Kill A Mockingbird
* A Raisin in the Sun
* Raiders of the Lost Ark
* Henry V
* A Man For All Seasons
* Chariots of Fire

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