The suggested age range appears in brackets at the end of each entry. Topics relating to Social and Emotional Learning
appear after the term “SEL”. “Moral-Ethical Emphasis” is a reference to Character Counts’ Six Pillars of Character.
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
The Ladykillers
Snippet Lesson Plan
Introducing the Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe Using “The Simpsons” (The Raven) and “The Ladykillers” (To Helen) [14+; snippets: 8 minutes; lesson: from one to three 45 – 55 minute classes, depending on the assignments given]
The Last Repair Shop
(U.S. 1991 to Current; Music; World: Armenia; SEL: Work/Career; GBLTQ; Human Rights; Taking Care of Yourself; Male Role Model; Female Role Model; Moral/Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility; Caring.
La Traviata
(Music/Opera; World/France; SEL: Romantic Relationships; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect) [12+] (In Italian with English Subtitles)
Lawrence of Arabia
(Biography; World/England, Middle East & WW I; SEL: Courage in War; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness) [12+ ]
Leonardo: A Dream of Flight
(Biography; World/Italy & the Renaissance; Science-Technology; Aviation; SEL: Talent; Friendship; Mother/Son; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: General) [8 – 11]
Les Choristes
(Music; World/France; Literature/Poetry Analysis; Literary Devices: themeSEL:Self-esteem; Talent; Education; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Caring) [10+; in French with English subtitles]
Les Misérables
(Literature/France; World/France; SEL: Redemption; Suicide; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Fairness, Caring) [8+]
The Life of Emile Zola
(Biography; World/France; Literature/France; SEL: Justice; Talent; Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness; Fairness) [10+]
A Life on Our Planet
(The Environment; SEL: Surviving; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect) [9+]
Life With Father
(U.S./1865 – 1913 & New York; SEL: Coming of Age; Father/Son; Marriage; Parenting; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Caring) [8+ ]
Lincoln
Lesson Plan
The End of America’s Nightmare Dance with Slavery Using Spielberg’s Lincoln (U.S./1812 – 1865; Biography; Diversity/African-American; SEL: Leadership; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Citizenship) [13+]
The Lion King
(The Environment; Science/Technology; SEL: Grieving; Redemption; Friendship; Ambition, Running Away; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness; Responsibility) [8 – 11]
Liszts’ Rhapsody
(Biography; Music/Classical; SEL Talent; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect) [6 – 12]
Little Buddha
(Religions/Buddhism; World/Tibet; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Citizenship) [10+]
Little Women
(U.S./1860 – 1865 & Massachusetts; Literature/U.S.; SEL: Female Role Model; Families in Crisis; Parenting; Sisters; Coming of Age; Talent; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility; Caring) [6+]
The Long Walk Home
(U.S./1945 – 1991, Diversity/African-American; & Alabama; SEL: Female Role Model; Breaking Out; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness; Respect) [12+]
The Longest Day
The Best of TWM
(U.S./1941 – 1945; World/WW II; SEL: Courage in War; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Trustworthiness) [10+]
Looking For Richard
The Best of TWM
(Drama/England; World/England; SEL: Brothers; Ambition; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: General) [12+]
Lord of the Flies
(ELA; U.S./1945 -1991; SEL: Peer Pressure; Surviving; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility; Caring) [13+; Literary devices analyzed: symbol, character development, theme, irony.]
Lorenzo’s Oil
The Best of TWM
(Medicine; SEL: Illness, Disabilities; Marriage; Families in Crisis; Parenting; Sisters; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility; Caring) [13+]
Loving Vincent
(ELA; U.S./1945 -1991; SEL: Peer Pressure; Surviving; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility; Caring) [13+; Literary devices analyzed: symbol, character development, theme, irony.]
Lust for Life
(Biography/Van Gogh; World/France; Visual Arts; SEL: Talent; Brothers; Mental Illness; Suicide; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Caring) [12+]
Luther
Snippet Lesson Plan
Snippet Lesson Plan for the Sale of Indulgences in the Middle Ages Using Two Film Clips from the Movie Luther (World/Middle Ages; Religions/Christianity) [12+; Two clips from the film lasting about 12 minutes]
The suggested age range appears in brackets at the end of each entry. Topics relating to Social and Emotional Learning
appear after the term “SEL”. “Moral-Ethical Emphasis” is a reference to Character Counts’ Six Pillars of Character.
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z