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Script/Movie: Michael’s The Detetive
I am reading a book. My establishing shot The phone rings I answered and said, “Hello Detectives Agency ok I’ll be right over.” I interviewed the man he told me someone had stolen his lunchbox”. Later that day I was… Continue Reading
Script/Storyboard/Movie: Diana’s Second Movie
Script/Storyboard originally submitted Jan 9, 2010. “Hi Jazmine.”I said. “Hi Diana”.said Jazmine. “What are you doing?”I asked. “I’m practicing my drawing.”replied Jazmine. “Really can I see what your drawing?” I asked. (Jazmine shows me the picture) “Wow,that is so pretty… Continue Reading
Writing: The Hook….
The students give introductory paragraphs a try after our whole class effort. We might discuss who will storyboard our movie, who will direct and assist. Exciting!
Taking a Break…
… to focus on writing. It’s pretty clear. They can make movies. The big question is: Is their writing improving? I think it’s part of the balance and the challenge of EETT grant. There are some finished movies to upload.… Continue Reading
First Group Project: MLK
This is their first group project. They had two options: A movie or documentary style about who Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is and why we have next Monday off. I gave parameters. Each group was given four images and… Continue Reading
37 Done, More to Come…
Since October, my students have been motivated and engaged in producing their movies. Yes, we’re still learning. Even the teacher is constantly rethinking, reworking things. We’re watching; our own work, commercials, each other’s work. And yes, we continue to learn.… Continue Reading