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Eighth Grade (2018) Screenplay

"Eighth Grade" — Educator Resources & Study Guide

Cringe made teachable: prompts, discussions, and screenwriting insights—ready for class.

Bring Bo Burnham’s debut into the classroom with a concise, classroom-friendly breakdown. Explore authenticity of voice, episodic structure, “tech as text,” and the film’s empathetic tone.

Educator Resources

Eighth Grade (2018) — Classroom Study

Screenplay: Bo Burnham Final Draft: Nov 19, 2018 Grade Focus: Secondary/Postsecondary · Film/Media/English

Download the classroom-ready breakdown with themes, essay prompts, and screenwriting takeaways aligned to a practical, discussion-first lesson plan.

  • Authenticity & voice: messy, naturalistic dialogue.
  • Structure: episodic beats that add up to real growth.
  • Tech as text: phones/screens as character mirrors.
  • Tone: empathy in the cringe — humor without mockery.
Eighth Grade (2018) theatrical poster

"Eighth Grade" One Sheet & Script Intel

An introverted teenage girl tries to survive the last week of her disastrous eighth grade year before leaving to start high school. A24
Type ...
ORIGINAL
Version ... Final
Date ... 11.19.2018
Pages ... 105
Genres ... Comedy Drama
Screenplay ... Bo Burnham
IMDb ID ... 7014006

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