Make a clear and narrowed-down topic to fit into a single lesson. This makes it easier for you to think of how to introduce and outline the lesson. This also includes specifying the learning outcomes you want for the lesson. You must be able to provide a clear and concise answer to the question "What should my students learn from this lesson?"
Relate your topic to a movie or a number of movies that can be used as part of the lesson. Your choice can include a full-length feature, a documentary, a short film, an animation, an excerpt of a film or excerpts of different films.
Make an outline of your lesson, then integrate an activity or exercise involving the movie. You can use it to introduce the lesson or as part of the middle part of the lesson or the end of the lesson. For instance, you may require the students to select a part of the film for a short skit or come up with art works inspired by the movie. If your lesson involves using technical or creative programs, you may require the students to create their own movie poster using an image-editing program, produce a movie soundtrack using a sound-editing program, edit their own version of a scene in the movie using a video-editing program or create an animated title sequence using an animation program.
Confirm your lesson's assessment technique. This usually involves a quiz or a homework assignment. In the case of a film showing incorporated in the lesson, a reaction paper or movie review is usually done. You may look for more creative ways to make this more interesting and possible interactive to students. For instance, you can group them to have a discussion or report about the movie. You may also ask them to create their own versions or interpretations of a part of the movie through a script, play or storyboarding activity.
Prepare the visual aids and other supporting materials you need for the lesson. If necessary, make reservations for the school's auditorium or the school projector and TV set for your class ahead of time.
Require the students to bring the necessary materials prior to the day of the lesson. For instance, if they are expected to make their own storyboards, tell them to bring art materials like bond papers, pens and erasers.