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Lesson Plan

Lesson Title: Intro to Film Techniques Subject: English/OSSLC Grade: 11 College Date: November 22
Strand: Media Studies/Building Reading Skills Location: Classroom Time: 74 minutes

Lesson Plan Description- (one/two paragraphs with general details about what you will do and how you will do it)

As students enter the classroom they will be asked to vote in favour of two clips (there will be four options: Psycho, The Golden
Eye, Jaws and Dexter) later in class the three most popular will be watched. The lesson will be introducing the film techniques of
camera shots, angles, movement, sound and lighting to students. The first portion of the lesson will be via a powerpoint
presentation with images and short clips to help student understanding of the techniques being discussed. Students have a fill in
the blank handout to complete at this time. After the techniques have been covered students will move into a short film analysis
on their second handout. The first clip is to be analysed as a class with the teacher leading and making notes on the board. If
student understanding seems adequate they are to complete the analysis of the second clip in small groups. The third clip can
either be analyzed as a small group or individually.

Curriculum Connections

Ontario Curricular Overall Expectations that this lesson builds towards (numbers from documents and details)

2. Understanding Media Forms, Conventions, and Techniques: identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and
techniques associated with them are used to create meaning;
*use a variety of strategies to understand unfamiliar and specialized words and expressions in informational, narrative, and
graphic texts

Ontario Curricular Specific Expectations that this lesson addresses (numbers from documents and details) selected & listed from
the Ont.Curriculum, refined when necessary, has verbs that are observable & measurable, has realistic number of expectations (1 to 3) have
expectations that match assessment. Should coincide with Overall Expectations.

2.1 identify general and specific characteristics of a variety of media forms and explain how they shape content and create
meaning
2.2 identify conventions and/or techniques used in a variety of media forms and explain how they convey meaning and influence
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their audience
*use appropriate strategies to make inferences about and interpret different types of texts

Learning Goals Discuss with students: What will we be learning today? (clearly identify what students are expected to know and be
able to do, in language that students can readily understand)

Today we will learn.

*What are film techniques and how are they used.
*How to use film techniques to analyse a piece of media.

ASSESSMENT and EVALUATION

Success Criteria Discuss with students: How will I know I have learned what I need to learn? (clearly identify the criteria to assess student’s
learning, as well as what evidence of learning students will provide to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and thinking, in language that
students can readily understand)

I can: identify various film techniques while watching a piece of media

I can: explain how the film technique being used works within the piece of media (audience reaction, creation of mood, setting the
scene etc)

Assessment – how will I know students have learned what I intended? How will they know if they’ve met the learning goals?

Achievement Chart Categories (highlight/circle the ones that apply): Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking; Communication;
Application

Assessment For, As, Of Learning (Complete the chart below)

Assessment Mode: Assessment Strategies: Assessment Tools:

Written, Oral, Performance check out books 1-3 for suggested Instrument used to record data
(Write, Say, Do) strategies i.e., rubric, checklist, observation sheet, exit
card, etc.Please attach tools.

Oral: Having a class discussion on film/tv Class Discussion General Observations

shows and the prevalence of it in everyday
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life. What makes it memorable.

Performance/Oral: Class discussion and the Analysis Handout Handout

analysis handout for the film clips.

Written: Media Log #3, students are to apply Exit Card Exit Card
their learning in a written reflection on a
media piece of their choosing.

Considerations For Planning

Prior Learning: Prior to this lesson, students will have

*had a lecture on media concepts. Film techniques will be almost completely new to them.

Learning Skills/Work Habits

Highlight/circle ones that are addressed: responsibility, organization, independent work, collaboration, initiative, self-regulation
Highlight/circle ones that are assessed: responsibility, organization, independent work, collaboration, initiative, self-regulation

New Vocabulary
*establishing shot *non-diegetic *diegetic *two shot *tilt *dolly/tracking

Resources and Materials /Technology Integration List ALL items necessary for delivery of the lesson. Include any attachments of student
worksheets used and teacher support material that will support communication of instruction. Include the use of Information Technology (ICT) in your lesson plan where
appropriate. Include any relevant web links.
*projector and laptop *Film Technique handout (fill in the blank) *Film Analysis Practice handout

Learning Environment (grouping; transitions; physical set up). The physical setup of the classroom will not change, however
students who are not able to view the screen properly will be encouraged to join other tables or move their chairs.

Cross Curricular Links OSSLC

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Lesson – Delivery Format

Write the lesson description with enough detail that another teacher could replicate the lesson without a personal discussion.

What Teachers Do: What Students Do:

Minds on: Motivational Hook/engagement /introduction (5-15 min)

Establish a positive learning environment, connect to prior learning, set the context for learning, predetermine key questions to guide lesson

*Handout student handouts (Film techniques/Film Analysis) (3 minutes) *Settle into class and look over handouts
*Give a quick recap of previous lesson (Media Concepts) (2 minutes) *Listen attentively
*Facilitate student discussion on film/tv (5 minutes) *Respond to teacher’s questions and give input

Questions to consider: How much time do you spend watching tv/film a week? A day?
What was the last movie you watched? What was the first that you remember? What makes a film/tv show memorable?

Action: During /working on it (time given for each component, suggested 15-40 min) Introduce new learning or extend/reinforce prior
learning, provide opportunities for practice & application of learning

*Go over camera shots slide, check for questions (4 minutes) *Listen attentively, fill out handout, ask questions
*Go over camera angles slide, check for questions (3 minutes) *Listen attentively, fill out handout, ask questions
*Go over camera movement slide, check for questions (5 minutes) *Listen attentively, fill out handout, ask questions
*Go over sound slide, check for questions (3 minutes) *Listen attentively, fill out handout, ask questions
*Go over lighting slide, check for questions (3 minutes) *Listen attentively, fill out handout, ask questions
*Introduce/explain clip analysis (2 minutes) *Listen attentively, ask questions
*Go over first clip as a class (8 minutes)*Watch attentively, fill out handout, contribute to class discussion
*Watch second clip, go over as a class or in small groups. Teacher should circulate. (8 minutes)*Watch attentively, fill out
handout, contribute to class discussion
*Watch third clip, go over in small groups or individually. Teacher should circulate. (8 minutes)*Watch attentively, fill out handout,
contribute to class discussion

Consolidation & Connection (Reflect and Connect) (5-15 min.) Help students demonstrate what they have learned, provide
opportunities for consolidation and reflection
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Students have the remainder of class to complete their media log #3.
*Give students their media log (#3) (1 minute) *Look over log
*Explain what the question is for the day (see PPT) (3 minutes) *Listen attentively, ask questions if needed
*Circulate and see if students are on task/need help (15 minutes) *Work on filling out their media log
Students are to hand in their log at the end of class.

Extension Activities/Next Steps (where will this lesson lead to next)

This lesson is leading into a hands on activity of practicing the film techniques learned. Within the week students will be doing an
assignment where they need to analyse a film/tv show through film techniques. Later in the unit students will be creating and
shooting their own script through which film techniques are necessary.

Personal Reflection (what went well, what would I change, what will I have to consider in my next lesson for this subject/topic)
The Lesson:

The Teacher:
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