Title: Motion Pictures in History Teaching A Study of the Chronicles of America Photoplays as an Aid in Seventh Grade Instruction Classic Reprint
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2019
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1331512972
ISBN 13: 9781331512974
Binding: PAP
Condition: New
Weight: 393 grams

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Bring history to life with ready-to-use photoplays that align with seventh-grade instruction.

This study explains how a classroom set of Yale Chronicles of America Photoplays supports history learning through drama, dialogue, and carefully staged scenes. It outlines how these three-reel experiences fit into a forty-to-forty-five minute period and how experts ensure accuracy in portrayal.

The book frames the value of the photo plays for teaching key moments in early American history, such as Jamestown, the Pilgrims, the Puritans, and the American Revolution. It also describes additional topics like the Gateway to the West, Wolfe and Montcalm, and the events leading to independence, along with accompanying tests and readings used to measure impact on voluntary reading and comprehension. Included are appendices detailing the Knowlton tests, supporting readings, and data collection methods to show how students engage with history through these visual narratives.

Learn which photoplays were used and how they were integrated into lesson plans
See how students’ reading and knowledge gains were measured with structured tests
Understand the classroom materials, readings, and evaluation tools that accompany the videos
Discover how the method addresses time, place, person, and relation in historical understanding

Ideal for educators seeking a practical, research‑based approach to using film-based history in middle school lessons, with concrete examples and teacher-ready materials.

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