What is this Class?
The Story of Movies is an Encore Course for 7th Grade students at Mason County Central Middle School that is an interdisciplinary curriculum that introduces students to classic cinema and cultural historical and artistic significance of film. A fundamental principle of The Story of Movies is that students study a single film in depth. In order to interpret and derive meaning from the films they study, students tap their existing knowledge of literature, social studies, and history, as well as art, music, and science. In using these multiple disciplines to analyze the film, students deepen their understanding of these other subject areas. The course also examines the Silent Film Era along with Propaganda Films of various era's through our nations history. Exploring film and its' impact on our present and past is the focus of this course.
Emory University Film Resourse
Emory University Film Resourse
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Course SYLLABUS
STORY OF MOVIES WEEK #1
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MONDAY Students will complete an overview of the course, objectives & expectations TUESDAY Students will explore the basics of film viewing by viewing a trailer on IMDb. WEDNESDAY What are Film Genres? Main Genres Genre Chart of Movies Students will select a Genre and define it by creating a :45 - 1:00 Movie. THURSDAY Classroom time: Developing Genre Movie (Movie Plus) Tools: Discovery Education, You Tube Ripper and Archive.org Handout: Project Overview FRIDAY Classroom time: Developing Genre Movie (Movie Plus) |
RESOURCES
wHAT ARE Film GenreS?
Main Film Genres
Genres: IMDb Movie Genres Chart Video Converter Video Conversion Movie Sheets Website hISTORY OF FILMOrigins of Film The Birth of Cinema Dickson Experimental Sound Film (1894) - 1st Music Score Viewing Film How to Watch Movies Intelligently and Critically Student Resources Movie Guides for Students (Various Movie Worksheets) |
story of movies WEEK #2
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MONDAY
Classroom time: Developing Genre Movie (Movie Plus) TUESDAY Genre Movie (Movie Plus) showtime! WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY |
RESOURCES
The Story of Movies Foundation
The Story of Movies Website (Click Here) |
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL
teaching Resources
The Day the Earth Stood Still Curriculum Materials
Movie Trailer (1951 Version) Cold War Video Movie Trailer (2008 Version) Anti-Communist Video Clips: Propaganda Understanding McCarthyism He May Be a Communist * Student will also view both versions (1951 & 2008) as they compare and contrast them. Parent Permission Slip: 2008 Version (PG-13) What is the Sci Fi Genre? THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL RESOURCES
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Robert Wise, DirectorLet's take a poll! |
to kill a mockingbird
teaching resources
Pre-Movie Activity/Discussion:
The Shadow of Hate: Intolerance in America (Video) Discrimination Throughout American History Pre-Movie Essay: Describe and give examples of the history of hate/intolerance in America. How did these events change the course of history and today? To Kill a Mockingbird Movie Trailer Chapter 1: What is a Movie? Chapter 2: The Film making Process Chapter 3: Film Language and Elements of Style Chapter 4: Historical and Cultural Contexts ENDING: To Kill A Mockingbird Ending (Boo becomes a Hero; Part 9/10) To Kill A Mockingbird Ending (Boo and Scout Become Friends; 10/10) To KIll A Mockingbird Ending (Final) Student Assessment To Kill A Mocking Bird Quiz (Computer Lab) On-line Assessment: To Kill a Mockingbird On-line Link: To Kill a Mockingbird On-line Version |
Shadow of hate |
Mr. Smith Goes to washington
Director's Voice
Frank Capera
Steven Spielberg |
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Propaganda Films
Propaganda Films: Powers of Persuasion Curriculum Materials.
Propaganda Film #1 Propaganda Film #2 Propaganda Film #3 Propaganda Film #4 Walt Disney's Propaganda Films Who was Walt Disney & what was his legacy? Animation and Film
On-Line Flip Book
Go Animate Animation and Comic Technology in the Classroom (Great Resources) Drawing Tools Presentation Tools
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Documentary Films
The Bully Project
An Inconvenient Truth How to Write & Produce a Documentary Film Basic Camera Shots for Filmmaking Shooting Doc Films Cool Shots Lights, Camera, Action!
Come and join us for a student-created production of Short Films. Students will apply their knowledge of directors voice, cinematography and film editing as they produce their 'World Premiere'.
The Director in the Classroom Movie Clips Resources Copyright Infringement |
Resources
A wide range of ideas and resources for teaching and learning about films, TV and movie making
National Film Board Animations for Teachers. Animation examples to share.
Voice Thread is a powerful way to share your images, documents and videos . . . share your story (movie) TODAY!