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A fun PPT I put together for the end of the year. It has 10 questions per round. The rounds include: Films of 2024 (identifying from pictures) Next lines (given a line of a Christmas carol and must write next line) Famous faces (identifying celebrities from pictures of part of their face / body) Christmas tv viewing (identifying Xmas films from still images) Christmas trivia Songs of 2024 (watch a YouTube clip which has snippets of songs from this year) News of 2024 [questions about events which happened this year] Films of 2023 News of 2023

In addition to analysing cinematic techniques (aka visual features), students need to analyse the effect of language features in their chosen documentary. This lesson introduces students to a range of language features to watch out for with examples from Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 911 and Morgan Spurlock's Super Size Me. These language features include high modality, rhetorical questions, emotive language, repetition and groups of three. It also includes a list of generic questions for students to ask themselves when watching documentaries.

My school has 1 literacy lesson a week (70 minutes) taught by a different teacher than their usual English teacher. They do activities related to the unit but also spelling, grammar, reading comprehension etc. Intro to the purpose of literacy lessons and the types of activities they will be doing. Intro to ethos, pathos and logos and their historical origins. Watch a short YouTube clip explaining these terms. Copy notes about ethos and view examples (from advertising – print and tv adverts). Discuss why audiences are influenced to buy products endorsed by celebrities or experts. Copy notes about logos and engage with examples. Copy notes about pathos and engage with examples. Bookmark making. Spelling test.

This 32 page booklet has been designed as part of an Australian film studies unit focusing on the 2002 film The Rabbit Proof Fence. It includes activities exploring characterisation, the beliefs of the time and analysing the aesthetic features (film and language techniques) which students are to complete during and after viewing the film. While used for year 9 in this case, it could be applicable for any junior secondary grade. It could also be used during NAIDOC week. This booklet contains resources which would be useful for preparing students to write a range of genres including film reviews, feature articles, persuasive texts and analytical essays. There are questions about the events/themes/character’s perspectives and the effects of the aesthetic features. It introduces students to concepts such as textual structures, language features, visual features, film techniques and themes. It includes information about the socio cultural context of the film, articles about the women on which the film is based, key quotes from the film, scaffolded analysis activities for key scenes, an introduction to evaluative language and how it is used to describe films. The final pages include an explanation of how to structure an essay (along with planning and editing steps). Reference List Noyce, P. (Director & Producer), Olsen, C. (Screenwriter & Producer), & Winter, J. (Producer). (2002). Rabbit-proof fence [Motion picture]. Rumbalara Films; Australian Film Finance Corporation; Olsen Levy; Showtime Australia. National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. (2002). Rabbit-proof fence [Australian one-sheet poster]. Alamy. (2002). Rabbit-proof fence [Still image].

3 resources used in a 9 English unit. A homework sheet which includes the poem ‘Then and Now’ by Oodgeroo Noonuccal and comprehension questions which are designed to help students begin to analyse the text. This poem touches on the dispossession of land and the consequences for the poet and her people. A PowerPoint which teaches visual source analysis using the picture book ‘The Rabbits’ by John Marsden (illustrated by Shaun Tan). Students have to respond to the images by answering the following questions: What do you feel about the imagery? What does it mean to you? What is the idea of Australian identity portrayed in the picture? Afterwards, the PPT explains that this story is an allegory. The PowerPoint also includes some examples of Australian slang (as this is part of a stereotypes unit). A PowerPoint which points out that for a long time there were “entrenched negative stereotypes” about Aboriginal people in Australia and how the media’s focus on negative Aboriginal issues creates much hurt when it presents the problems of individual Aboriginal people as problems of all Indigenous Australians. It explores the negative stereotypes about Indigenous people as shown in Bran Neu Dae and the positive attributes shown in The Sapphires. The clips I have selected from Bran Neu Dae are humorous but touch on serious issues and often generate good classroom discussions. Reference List Noonuccal, O. (1964). Then and now. In We are going (pp. 33–34). Jacaranda Press. Marsden, J., & Tan, S. (1998). The rabbits. Lothian Books. Tan, S. (Illustrator). (1998). The rabbits [Book cover]. Lothian Books. Tan, S. (Illustrator). (1998). The rabbits [Illustrations]. Lothian Books. Perkins, R. (Director), Cribb, R., & Chi, J. (Writers). (2009). Bran Nue Dae [Motion picture]. Robyn Kershaw Productions; Screen Australia. Robyn Kershaw Productions. (2009). Bran Nue Dae [Film poster]. Robyn Kershaw Productions. (2009). Bran Nue Dae [Film stills]. Blair, W. (Director), Briggs, T., & Thompson, K. (Writers). (2012). The Sapphires [Motion picture]. Goalpost Pictures. Goalpost Pictures. (2012). The Sapphires [Film poster]. Goalpost Pictures. (2012). The Sapphires [Film stills].

A useful resource for an introduction to Science Fiction and key terms. In addition to definitions taken from a cinema subject I completed at university, there are a series of viewing activities (trailers for various films which illustrate the key features of these subgenres of science-fiction.) Most of these slides also come with questions designed to get students to think about our focus: TECHNOLOGY and the role of technology in these imagined worlds. These questions challenge students to consider how filmmakers position and influence their viewers regarding the discourse of technology in texts and whether these representations work to naturalise, reinforce or challenge prevailing beliefs and attitudes about the role of technology in society.

This PowerPoint includes images of storyboards, an explanation of when in the production a storyboard is drawn. Information about what the storyboard convey and why you make one. It has a video The Killers Mr. Brightside for the children to watch and then an example of how you would storyboard this (using screen captures from the actual video). That way students will see the level of detail required for the written description. Following this, the PowerPoint also explains the rule of thirds and some things to keep in mind when planning your music video with pictures of what to do and what not to do.

A lesson designed for a senior English class to practice identifying representations (messages about sport) and identifying various character’s values, attitudes, beliefs and cultural assumptions. It includes a breif synopsis of the film, pictures of the main characters, a graphic organiser for studdents to record the VABs of the various characters and some post viewing questions. Reference List Chadha, G. (Director). (2002). Bend it like Beckham [Motion picture]. Redbus Film Distribution. Redbus Film Distribution. (2002). Bend it like Beckham [Film poster]. Chadha, G., & Berges, P. (Writers). (2002). Bend it like Beckham [Film transcript]. Redbus Film Distribution. (2002). Bend it like Beckham [Still image].

A quiz made as a fun end of year activity but which could also be used at the beginning of a school year. It was inspired by the television show Spicks and Specs (an Australian music-themed comedic television quiz show on ABC and ABC iview). This version has 6 rounds and is appropriate for grades 8 and over as it requires students to be familiar with musical artists. References: Unknown. (Producer). (2010). Spics and Specs [TV program]. ABC.

This resource was designed as an introduction to a film studies unit focusing on the moral issues and moral dilemmas that the characters faced in the film Remember the Titans. It has enough content to take a few lessons. This resource would still be useful for other films as it teaches students about various textual structures, language and visual features which directors use to influence how the audience responds to the film. It includes a summary of the film, a definition of dialogue and some examples for students to discuss (what it reveals about the characters), nonverbal communication, visual features to focus on e.g. costuming. It also goes through various cinematic techniques with a definition and an example from a famous film e.g. The Shining, Forrest Gump, Harry Potter and The Help (with post-viewing questions). The film techniques covered are panning, tracking, tilting, zooming, montage, transition, simultaneous time, slow motion, music, sound effects, shot sizes. It ends with a cloze strategy to check whether students have understood these terms. It then goes on to provide some historical context about the Civil Rights movement in the US. Reference List Yakin, B. (Director). (2000). Remember the Titans [Motion picture]. Walt Disney Pictures; Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Walt Disney Pictures. (2000). Remember the Titans [Film poster]. Walt Disney Pictures. (2000). Remember the Titans [Still images].

An explanation of the elements of photography to consider when planning a photo shoot. An explanation of the following concepts (with images as examples) e.g. Framing, Rule of Thirds, Composition, Layering, Light, Perspective, and Viewpoints. Also some advice about what not to take

A PowerPoint with pictures and explanations of: · Photoshop tools ·  How to create a new canvas ·  How to use layers ·  Background colour ·  How to add text

A PowerPoint exploring the origins and evolution of film (1895-present). Information about The Seven Ages of Film and the advent of sound. Video clips from 'Singing in the Rain' which depict how film studios began to make talking pictures. Looking at the advent of colour in films with clips from The Wizard of Oz showing the use of technicolour. Information about the introduction of The American movie rating system in 1968. The phenomena of Midnight movies - with clips from the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

This is a media lesson designed for a year 9 class (however a lot of the content could also be used for an English lesson). Narrative music videos and their key components: plot, theme and structure Defining narrative. Visual display of the narrative structure. Defining the key terms plot, structure, and theme and watching a film clip to identify these (teacher answers provided on slides). Links to other narrative music videos Also included: a music video report card for analysing music videos

This PowerPoint is designed to last for a few lessons and contains 54 slides with tips for photo composition. It teaches students about the effects of lines (straight and curved) and activities to check whether students can identify horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines within images. It also has activities and information for shapes and silhouettes, patterns and colours. Additionally, there is information about shot sizes and angles (no activities just discussion) and other general composition tips.

This unit was designed for a year 10 English class in Australia. Within this unit students learn to analyse and evaluate how human experience is represented in new media texts and documentaries, including the use of images. Students will also develop a critical understanding of the contemporary media and analyse the differences between news media texts. This PowerPoint introduces students to what a documentary is and how they can have powerful social and political influence. The lesson goes on to outline the key features of a documentary and the two main types of documentaries (objective and subjective). It explains the difference and then includes a series of short clips for students to view and decide whether it is an objective/subjective documentary. It also includes a research activity (homework sheet) for students to investigate the works of Michael Moore.

This powerpoint introduces students to key terms which are necessary for a study of documentaries e.g. intertitle, masked interview etc. After these terms the lesson introduces students to audio and visual devices which are used to position audiences in documentaries e.g. narration / voice over, music, sound effects, slow motion and other visual editing effects. After copying these notes students view a small clip about climate change from a biased documentary and have to practice identifying these features.

PowerPoint one: appropriate for senior classes (years 10-12) - includes tips to help students improve their verbal and nonverbal presentation skills - includes clips of famous speeches to help students identify the techniques PowerPoint two: appropriate for junior classes (years 7-9) - includes public speaking tips - includes tips for Power Points including visual pictures of what not to do - includes an example PowerPoint presentation created by a student that presents the information effectively - includes a list of topics for 30 seconds speeches (to get students to practice the skills they've learned

A worksheet designed for watching episodes 5 and 6 of Madiba (2017). This lesson was used when the year 11’s were on camp as a form of revision for the year 12’s. Episodes available on ClickView. Resources designed for the new senior Modern History syllabus (implemented in QLD in 2019). The syllabus objectives would also be useful more broadly for English students in other states and countries with an interest in the Anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa (1948-1994). Reference List Ndaba, Z. (Executive Producer). (2017). Madiba [TV series]. Netflix / BET. Madiba [DVD cover]. (2017). Netflix / BET.

A worksheet for use in 10 History after a unit on The Holocaust. It has during viewing and post viewing questions. Reference Film Curtis, S. (Director). (2015). Woman in Gold [Motion picture]. BBC Films. Movie Poster BBC Films. (2015). Woman in Gold [Film poster]. Transcript Curtis, S. (Writer). (2015). Woman in Gold [Film transcript]. Still Image BBC Films. (2015). Woman in Gold [Still image].