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- Answer Key
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It's time to make a movie! Kids follow 15 steps to take their movie ideas from concept to script, following clear examples. The resource includes creative ways to guide learners into developing a few words and concepts into fully developed screenplays.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have kids make their movies and present them in class, either in groups or at home with their own cameras
- Break up the activity over a longer period of time, or use within a unit about the writing process
- Bring in movies and have kids analyze the way they're put together and written
Classroom Considerations
- Lessons are designed for gifted learners, but classes of all levels could enjoy writing their own movies
Pros
- An excellent way to ease both skilled and reluctant readers into the screenwriting process
- Fun and creative way for kids to learn about the filmmaking process
- Includes an assessment with film terms, an answer key, and a rubric for the project
Cons
- None