1. Today’s Objective SWBAT: Describe the purpose of a documentary.
Show the students examples of documentaries.
Review the reasons documentaries are made.

2. Purpose of a Documentary
Every documentary maker has a purpose in mind. The following have all been purposes for certain documentaries. Which do you think is the most valid reason for a documentary? Sort them in order of validity.
PURPOSE
To inform
To attack a perspective
To entertain
To educate
To defend
To critique
To observe real life

3. What is the Purpose? Blackfish Poor Kids Little Big Dreams
Poor Kids
Little Big Dreams
Dispatches Breadline Kids
Why is Donald Trump Winning?

4. Exploring Examples Blackfish
Explanation of what B-Roll footage is:
DOCUMENTARY TRAILER EXAMPLES:
Video Games: The Movie
Maidentrip
Girl Rising

5. Shooting a Documentary Interview
Shooting a Documentary Style Interview
How to Film an Interview (types of questions)

6. If you had to make a documentary… What would it be about
If you had to make a documentary… What would it be about? What would be the purpose?
Who would the speakers be?
What might they say?
What proof would they use?
How consistent would the message be?
How would you organize the facts? (chronological/linear, circular, fragmented, flashback, by relationships, by ideas )
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