English 30-1 Film Studies Unit Life Is Beautiful La Vie Est Belle

The Holocaust & World War II

What do you know about the Holocaust and WWI? Brainstorm previous knowledge about The Holocaust with your partner and share the most significant discovery from each partner. Briefly summarize and add your contribution to the Brainstorming Web on the board. Write the contributions onto your web.

WWII Timeline

Eleanor Roosevelt Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was an American politician, diplomat, and activist. She was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, holding the post from March 1933 to April 1945.

The Charter of Human Rights-United Nations

The Charter of Human Rights Pick Three human rights on the charter that you believe where most violated during The Holocaust. Share One with the group. Listen to the AUDIO version of the Charter read by Eleanor Roosevelt was an American politician, diplomat, and activist. She was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, holding the post from March 1933 to April 1945 http://www.unmultimedia.org/avlibrary/asset/C100/C1007/

Historical Significance Holocaust Documentary Write a journal response about the atmosphere of this time in history while viewing the two documentaries. http://killerenglish.wikispaces.com/Night+Elie+Wiesel-Novel+Study+ELA+30

Handout-Film Analysis; Summary of Concepts and Terms Review and Discuss

Refresh Your Memory Film Terms Review http://film-english.com/film-glossary/

Handout-Active Vs. Passive Viewing

Passive Viewing Passive Viewing means that you are being “exposed” to the video content but you are not engaged at any critical level.

Active Film Viewing

What Is Active Viewing? Active Viewing means being “present” in the viewing experience. An active viewer analyzes, identifies, compares, and contrasts both the content and the techniques presented.   So you’ve decided to become an active viewer.  No more distractions. Pose questions while you watch.     

Active Viewing Constantly consider how you feel. Compare and contrast. Discuss what you have seen with others.  one with a good eye and compare notes. Get out the paper and pencil. Have specific techniques in mind before viewing.   You may consider film elements: exposition, plot development, dialogue, camera angles, lighting, cuts, framing, symbols, voiceovers, music and score, etc.

Active Viewing Part One Review and select one of the two possible essay questions from your order of events and consider them throughout the entire viewing process Point form notes will help you focus your thoughts so you can devise a very focused thesis for your essay.

Activie Viewing-Mise En Scene Part way through the film we will stop at a scene and do a group Mise-En Scene Analysis. Be conscious how all of the elements of the scene/film connect to provide viewers with a clear picture of Benigni’s message and story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQFszMu0Q_s

Mise En Scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7CBrN19OY4

View Part Two-Active Viewing Plan your essay and thesis using active viewing techniques.

Write Your Critical Film Analysis Essay Using your active viewing notes, your essay question and your Film Analysis Guidelines Handout plan and write your essay. You have 1 ½ hours to write your essay. It will be marked as a FIRST DRAFT