Harcourt Journeys: Story Selection Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Unit 2: Lesson 7 “Coming Distractions Questioning Movies” Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Turn your Text Book to page 202. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Is the tone of the text formal or informal? Explain Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: Informal, because the author uses words and sentences that sound like he is talking to a friend. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

What might happen if too many scenes are cut during the editing of a movie? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: Film editors might cut good scenes. The movie might not make sense. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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What are some things that might make a movie thrilling for you? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: Action, fast cars, scary scenes, monsters, suspense, danger Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Why do you think the author is writing about what movies don’t include? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: He wants to show that movies might have hidden messages or meanings; he wants readers to ask questions about what they see or don’t see in a movie. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Why do you think the author used the words “like crazy” to describe movie advertising? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: He is using an informal expression to help readers understand the intensity of the advertising. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Describe some ways a studio could advertise “Revenge of the Mighty Hamburger.” Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: Run trailers on TV after school and on Saturday morning Print interviews with stars in children’s magazines Do a fun website or blog targeting kids Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Is the author’s statement that movie studios “use every marketing trick in the book” a fact or opinion? How do you know? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answers: It is an opinion because there is no “book” like the one he mentions to determine whether every marketing trick is used; so there is no way to verify that the statement is a fact. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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How does filming a scene from the shark’s point of view affect the viewer? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: As the camera, from the sharks point of view, approaches the swimmer, the suspense builds for the audience. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Is it a fact or an opinion that “a character in a well-lit area is safe and happy? How do you know? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: Opinion; there is no way to verify that every well-lit movie character is happy. Well-lit characters are not necessarily safe. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Why might movie makers use CGI to create a character, rather than have a live actor play the role? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: The character is very different from humans; no actor would play the role; the movie makers didn’t want to pay an actor. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

How does a movie’s soundtrack help create interest in a movie? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: It adds to the mood and stirs up viewers emotions. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Why do you think the author uses the music from Star Wars as an example of soundtracks? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: It was a very popular film, so there’s a good chance most readers have seen it and know what the music sounds like; it has a great soundtrack. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The word jolts is also used to describe electric shocks. How is that meaning? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: Both happen suddenly and without warning; both can make you jump out of your seat. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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