Translating Short Stories into Original Short Films
Translating Short Stories into Original Short Films
Description:
After reviewing the elements of the short story, students develop a script and storyboard from a published or original story. Students then film and edit a video of the story to present during a class film festival.
Education Levels:
9, 10, 11, 12
Subject:
Film, Writing (composition)
Resource Type:
Lesson plan
Medium:
Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Online provider:
Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX)
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes:
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12. Practice listening and viewing skills in a variety of situations.
- Interpersonal communications
- Lectures
- Small- and large-group settings
- Multimedia presentations
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16. Articulate others' positions as expressed in lecture, speech, film, informal debate, and group discussion. Examples: identifying tone, mood, and implied meaning; understanding body language; exhibiting body language of an active listener; applying appropriate strategies of one's learning style
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19. Use available modern technology for a variety of communication purposes. Examples: e-mail, Internet, databases, multimedia presentation programs
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7. Critique literature, student writing, and various presentations.
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19. Produce thoughtful compositions through improved use of phases in the writing process.
- Prewriting
- Drafting
- Revising
- Editing*
- Publishing
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22. Demonstrate personal style and voice through writing poetry and prose.
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6. Determine the literary elements in specific works.
- Plot
- Tone
- Mood
- Character
- Setting
- Theme
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28. Participate in dramatic activities as a means of sharing ideas and feelings.
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30. Use audiovisual aids in presentations.
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23. Demonstrate proficiency in using available technology for expression and learning.
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9. Recognize elements of plot in print form as well as in movies and plays.
- Exposition
- Conflict
- Rising action
- Climax
- Denouement
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28. Produce a final draft by using the writing process with peer and teacher assistance.
- Prewriting
- Drafting
- Revising
- Editing*
- Publishing
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22. Use available technology related to English language arts.
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21. Write for a variety of purposes. Examples: editorials, reports, poetry, critical essays, advertisements, résumés, creative writing, personal writing
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