Task Card Activity

Repetitive wording task cards were created by Joy Sexton (2015) and purchased from Teachers Pay Teachers. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Figurative-Language-STATIONS-Common-Core-2055447

Retrieval Chart

Example from film/scene Film convention Example from film/scene How the conventions present ideas about my character Camera shot Close up shot on _____ face in the _____ scene. The close up allows me to view _______ angry facial expression in great detail and I can therefore understand their attitude towards _______. Target Audience The target audience for The Goonies is _______. This is because __________ and ________.

Film convention Example from film/scene How the conventions present ideas about my character Sound Symbolism Diegetic sound – Andy plays some 80s pop music at her cheerleading practise. The reflection of flames is on the car window as Francis sets the gaol on fire. Andy plays this music when she is at cheerleading training. This suggests that she is a fun-loving and stereotypical all-American cheerleading girl. Fire is destructive and can represent evil. The fire in this scene overlays Francis’ face as he commits a crime and cackles as the gaol goes up in flames. The fire is symbolic of his criminal habits and lack of remorse. Target Audience The target audience for The Goonies is _______. This is because __________ and ________.

e.g. Dialogue, the sound of ‘punches’, Andy playing her CD at cheerleading training.

Film convention Example from film/scene How the conventions present ideas about my character Sound Symbolism Diegetic sound – Andy plays some 80s pop music at her cheerleading practise. The reflection of flames is on the car window as Francis sets the gaol on fire. Andy plays this music when she is at cheerleading training. This suggests that she is a fun-loving, ditsy and stereotypical all-American cheerleading girl. Fire is destructive and can represent evil. As the reflection of flames overlays Francis’ face as he is committing a crime and laughing at the destruction, fire is symbolic of his criminal habits and lack of remorse. Target Audience The target audience for The Goonies is _______. This is because __________ and ________.

Instructions Find a partner. When you have your partner, raise your hand. I will show you two images and a topic/question (e.g. cats vs. dogs). Argue your case to your partner. One listens, one speaks. Then swap

Super Speed vs Flight

One month trip to a destination of your choice? Free food for a year?

You have to spend your life in one of them. Zoo vs Amusement Park: You have to spend your life in one of them.

You get to adopt 1. Make your choice.