Film is a valuable vehicle for the development of literacy to use in class or a school film club.

 

Every element of an audiovisual text can carry meaning, and films can be ‘read’ like any traditional text.

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To use
After viewing a film or film sequence, just roll the dice and ask your students the corresponding questions.

There is a curated film list available here

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The six simple divisions cover pretty much every area of a film, and it helps to concentrate on one aspect at a time. Start with the more familiar concepts such as character, story, and setting, then as pupils become more familiar they can choose different aspects to focus on.

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In addition, discover Mise en Scène &  Guide to Camera Shots

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