Today, we finished learning about how music helps to tell the story in a movie and why the different elements of film we've talked about are important for adapting a book into a movie. Then, you practiced adaptation by choosing an element of film and imagining how you would use it to tell the story of your book. If you missed class today, follow the instructions in the slides below to complete this assignment.
Today, we talked about how authors and directors create new worlds in their stories and movies. We talked about costumes, sets and props, and music and how these elements of film affect storytelling. If you missed class today, go through the slides below to learn about these elements of film and look at examples.
Today, we reviewed camera angles, and then you completed an assignment to help you think about camera angles and adaptation. If you missed class today, follow the instructions below to complete the assignment and turn it in next time you come to class.
Today, we went to the library and then you had time to read in class. Have a great Spring Break!
Today, we started learning about elements of film! We'll be learning about several different elements of film to help you study adaptation as you read your book and then watch the movie. If you missed class today, go through the slides below to learn about camera angles.
Today we talked about adaptation and you experienced the process of adaptation by doing story skits in class! If you missed class today, go through the slides below to learn about adaptation, and follow the instructions for the blog post that we did in class today.
This term we are reading books that have been made into movies! We will be learning about different film concepts and applying them to the books that we read. For your assignment, you need to choose a book to read that has been made into a movie and then watch the movie with your parents' permission. If you missed class today, go through the assignment sheet below to learn more about this assignment.
Today, we listened to more book talks from our classmates, and then you had time to read or work on missing assignments. Remember, the term ends on Friday! If you have any questions about your grade, make sure you talk to me by Friday.
Today was our first day of book talk presentations! Those who presented did a great job. Make sure you know which day you're presenting so that you're prepared!
We also did a blog post today. Follow the instructions below to complete the blog post if you weren't in class today. Today we talked about the next assignment you'll do this term! You will be giving a book talk presentation to recommend a book that you love to your classmates. We went to the library and the librarian did some book talks for us so that you could see some examples. If you missed class today, go through the assignment sheet below to learn about the assignment requirements. Next time you're in class, you'll sign up for a day this term to do your book talk.
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