PLAYLIST: 'MORE' SHORT FILM LEO© for Science, Music, Art, ESL, Language Arts & Social Studies - Making Curriculum Pop
2024-03-29T15:00:33Z
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Joan, that is a great point.…
tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2011-12-25:2665237:Comment:112305
2011-12-25T17:47:31.770Z
Ryan Goble
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<p>Joan, that is a great point. If you end up giving it a try do let us know how it goes! BTW - if you look at the end of the second page of discussion there are a few nice adaptations done by <a href="http://mcpopmb.ning.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=28vyk2pcxqfup" class="fn url">Joe Anthony</a> that you might find useful as well!</p>
<p>Joan, that is a great point. If you end up giving it a try do let us know how it goes! BTW - if you look at the end of the second page of discussion there are a few nice adaptations done by <a href="http://mcpopmb.ning.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=28vyk2pcxqfup" class="fn url">Joe Anthony</a> that you might find useful as well!</p>
I agree that this could be gr…
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2011-12-24T15:12:37.369Z
Joan Axthelm
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I agree that this could be great for ESL students stylistic devices. I find that often ESL are often confused by fiction, even high level English speakers. They are so often confused that they sometimes don't know why - is it a symbol or metaphor or just a word or situation that isn't being understood? Directly teaching stylistic elements is an important tool for ESL student comprehension.
I agree that this could be great for ESL students stylistic devices. I find that often ESL are often confused by fiction, even high level English speakers. They are so often confused that they sometimes don't know why - is it a symbol or metaphor or just a word or situation that isn't being understood? Directly teaching stylistic elements is an important tool for ESL student comprehension.
Joe, Woza thank you so much f…
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2011-12-10T18:30:08.585Z
Ryan Goble
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<p>Joe, Woza thank you so much for writing! It is always awesome to see how people approach the remix. I love how your opening LEO has them make that direct transference from print to visual. That was cool and it looks like they shared their thoughts there as well.</p>
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<p>You also did a great job of aligning it all to the CCS! You look like you hit it out of the park. Also sounds like you had some fun with Book from the Ground - that is a bit of a mind melt but fun for kids,…</p>
<p>Joe, Woza thank you so much for writing! It is always awesome to see how people approach the remix. I love how your opening LEO has them make that direct transference from print to visual. That was cool and it looks like they shared their thoughts there as well.</p>
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<p>You also did a great job of aligning it all to the CCS! You look like you hit it out of the park. Also sounds like you had some fun with Book from the Ground - that is a bit of a mind melt but fun for kids, eh?</p>
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<p>If you have some energy over break you should do a blog elaborating a bit on what you wrote above (at your settings or something you have a "my blog or discussion" option) about how you remixed the playlist and then we could actually make a sep. playlist link to YOUR docs. Because who knows how many people will get this far into the comment wall, right? If you did that I could broadcast it as a playlist remix when I'm healed up! </p>
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<p>Thanks again for taking the time to write - I'm very honored that my babble was useful to you! </p>
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<p>Have a great holiday and keep being awesome! </p>
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<p>Ry:)</p>
Hey Ryan,
I finally had an o…
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2011-12-10T14:49:35.852Z
Joe Anthony
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<p>Hey Ryan,</p>
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<p>I finally had an opportunity to work with More and some of the other resources here. Due to time constraints I was not able to use it as a companion piece to The Giver but I did use it as a way of introducing the novel.</p>
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<p>On day one I took a more traditional approach, using a PowerPoint and note taking to explain symbolism in literature to my eighth graders. We went over the basic stuff as a review then touched definitions and examples of concrete vs.…</p>
<p>Hey Ryan,</p>
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<p>I finally had an opportunity to work with More and some of the other resources here. Due to time constraints I was not able to use it as a companion piece to The Giver but I did use it as a way of introducing the novel.</p>
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<p>On day one I took a more traditional approach, using a PowerPoint and note taking to explain symbolism in literature to my eighth graders. We went over the basic stuff as a review then touched definitions and examples of concrete vs. abstract symbolism, allegory, parable, etc.</p>
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<p>On day two we worked with Book From The Ground. I modified and shortened it at points and we discussed universal symbols.</p>
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<p>On day three we came in and reviewed some of the concepts associated with abstract symbolism and close reading (which we have started doing with poetry). I then asked what sort of 'cinematic elements' we would look at if we were to do a close reading of More, and we drew a tandem between what we look for in literature and film. We watched the film three times, first to take it in, second to analyze the symbols on the chart (which we then discussed), and finally to determine theme in the film.</p>
<p>Thank you for the advice and resources, the film was very well received and they've been talking about it all week. I'm attaching my lesson and handouts below - they are very similar but I have an added previewing question sheet, shortened the chart, and added a connecting question at the bottom.</p>
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<p>If anyone is interested in doing this lesson just keep in mind time - the period times vary in my school so I did not always finish it in one period, I would say with an engaged class that is giving you a lot of feedback it will take about an hour of instruction.</p>
Cool, man. Let me know how i…
tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2011-10-16:2665237:Comment:104686
2011-10-16T21:56:27.300Z
Ryan Goble
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Cool, man. Let me know how it goes or if you're feeling really adventurous you should write a blog here about it and I'll share it with everyone! Stay groovy! Ry:)
Cool, man. Let me know how it goes or if you're feeling really adventurous you should write a blog here about it and I'll share it with everyone! Stay groovy! Ry:)
Exactly what I was thinking o…
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2011-10-15T19:56:57.644Z
Joe Anthony
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Exactly what I was thinking of doing, mirroring your LEO and adding in a connecter for The Giver. I'll work on that, thank you so much for your help.
Exactly what I was thinking of doing, mirroring your LEO and adding in a connecter for The Giver. I'll work on that, thank you so much for your help.
Maybe make a mirror graphic o…
tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2011-10-14:2665237:Comment:104305
2011-10-14T16:46:03.302Z
Ryan Goble
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Maybe make a mirror graphic organizer to the one here for the Giver so they can see the parallels? E-mail me if you need the word template (rrg75@me.com).
Maybe make a mirror graphic organizer to the one here for the Giver so they can see the parallels? E-mail me if you need the word template (rrg75@me.com).
Thank you so much Ryan! I'm g…
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2011-10-14T12:39:52.718Z
Joe Anthony
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Thank you so much Ryan! I'm going to look into doing this. I'm a relatively new teacher (3rd year) and I just went from teaching high school to middle school. I used some short films with my high schoolers (will start posting links and recommendations soon) but I haven't attempted it yet at this level. I want to make sure they can make some of the higher level connections (IE the loss of color in 'More') to the novel.
Thank you so much Ryan! I'm going to look into doing this. I'm a relatively new teacher (3rd year) and I just went from teaching high school to middle school. I used some short films with my high schoolers (will start posting links and recommendations soon) but I haven't attempted it yet at this level. I want to make sure they can make some of the higher level connections (IE the loss of color in 'More') to the novel.
Hi Joe,
I think The Giver wo…
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2011-10-14T12:09:17.878Z
Ryan Goble
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<p>Hi Joe, </p>
<p>I think The Giver would be a great connection. First, you could have the students try to find the connection but if you want to use it as a focal point or lesson intro you have the themes of - the meaning of color, the costs of costs of conformity, the paradox of knowledge (it brings both joy and despair) and the loss of innocence themes as well. Maybe those will help get you started? Ry</p>
<p>Hi Joe, </p>
<p>I think The Giver would be a great connection. First, you could have the students try to find the connection but if you want to use it as a focal point or lesson intro you have the themes of - the meaning of color, the costs of costs of conformity, the paradox of knowledge (it brings both joy and despair) and the loss of innocence themes as well. Maybe those will help get you started? Ry</p>
Do you think that this short…
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2011-10-14T00:29:41.265Z
Joe Anthony
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Do you think that this short could be paired with The Giver? It was my first association when watching the film and now I'm trying to articulate how they are similar thematically.
Do you think that this short could be paired with The Giver? It was my first association when watching the film and now I'm trying to articulate how they are similar thematically.