Film - VWO 4

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This lesson contains 23 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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Slide 1 - Slide

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Lesson goals


-  You will reflect on the purpose of films.


-  You will be able to identify and analyze different film genres.


-  You will be able to identify the key elements of a story.

- You will have created a motion picture using images to tell a story within a genre.

Slide 2 - Slide

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What is film?

Slide 3 - Mind map

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What is your favorite movie, and why?

Slide 4 - Open question

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Why do people watch films?

Slide 5 - Open question

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Why do people watch films?
-  Think about this question individually. What is your opinion?
- With your neighbour, compare and contrast their ideas and opinions.
- Come up with a shared thought and share it on the next slide.

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Film genres

Slide 7 - Mind map

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Slide 8 - Video

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Which visual or audio elements made the genre recognizable?

Slide 9 - Open question

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Assignment
1) Pick your favorite genre
2) Find 3 pictures that represent it.

Your pictures should reflect the key characteristics of your chosen genre.

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Upload your pictures here.

Slide 11 - Open question

Have students guess which picture belongs to which genre and WHY using the key characteristics. 
Motion picture

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Elements of a story

Write these down in your notebook. 
1) Plot
2) Characters
3) Setting
4) Conflict
5) Theme
6) Point of view
7) Structure
8) Dialogue

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Match the key elements of a story with their correct definition
A) The time, place, and environment where the story takes place.
B) Conversations between characters.
C) The sequence of events that make up the story.
D) The central problem or struggle that drives the story.
E) The individuals who drive the story and connect with the audience.
F) How the story is organized.
G) The underlying message, lesson, or idea the story conveys.
H) The perspective from which the story is told.

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Assignment
In groups of 5:
- Choose 1 genre.
- Find 35-36 pictures that fit the genre and tell a cohesive story (sequence matters).
- Think of the key elements of a story and try to incorporate this.
-  Use tools like PowerPoint or Canva to create the slideshow.
- As for the presentation: show a picture for about 3-4 seconds.

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Slide 17 - Slide

Provide time for students to show their motion picture. Have other students provide feedback and give feedback yourself based on the rubric. 
Which of the following is NOT a key element of a story?
A
Plot
B
Setting
C
Characters
D
Grammar

Slide 18 - Quiz

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What is the purpose of the story’s conflict?
A
To describe the physical setting of the story
B
To create tension and drive the plot forward
C
To introduce minor characters
D
To provide a happy ending

Slide 19 - Quiz

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How does the setting contribute to a story?
A
It determines the theme of the story.
B
It describes the physical appearance of the characters.
C
It establishes the time, place, and context of the story.
D
It provides dialogue for the characters.

Slide 20 - Quiz

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Which type of character typically experiences the most growth or change in a story?
A
The antagonist
B
The protagonist
C
A supporting character
D
A minor character

Slide 21 - Quiz

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"Which element of storytelling do you think is the most important in creating an engaging story? Why?"

Slide 22 - Open question

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"What did you learn today about storytelling and genres, and how can you use this knowledge to make your future project even more engaging and creative?"

Slide 23 - Open question

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