Lesson Plan for Media Literacy

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Constructions

Beliefs & Values Audience

Intent

Form

Lesson Focus:

What is the focus of the lesson? How will I teach it?

The focus of this shared lesson is (i) to review the remaining stages of video production and (ii) to review the roles and responsibilities of video production crews before students head into the final stages of producing their 'anti-bullying' videos.

Rationale:

Why am I teaching this lesson?

During previous observations, it was noted that several students are behind in their video production. This lesson will ensure that students understand (i) all the steps involved in video production and (ii) the roles and responsibilities of the production crews. In reviewing the effective group skills established by the class, students will understand how to work cooperatively and contribute effectively in their groups.

Assessment:

How will I know when my students are successful?

Information regarding the students’ degree of success will be provided by observing them and recording the assessment data using the following tools:

• Effective Group Skills Checklist (Handout #3) • Anecdotal Record Sheet (Appendix A)

• Production Crew Checklist (Appendix D) • Media Log Checklist (Handout #1)

• Technical Production Rating Scale (Handout #4) • 'Anti-Bullying' Video Production Rubric (Handout #6)

Prior Knowledge:

What prior knowledge do my students need in order to be successful with the focus of this lesson?

Prior to this lesson, students will need to:

• view some examples of videos pertaining to bullying;

• review the roles and responsibilities assigned during the production of the 'anti-bullying'

Lesson Plan for Media Literacy

Audience

Production

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• understand the Media Triangle;

• complete their storyboards, write their scripts, and determine the location, audio/sound,

and prop requirements for their videos;

• have experience working with the video equipment and editing suite and • know how to work cooperatively in groups.

Materials/Preparation for Teaching:

What do I need to know, have, and be able to do before I can begin the lesson?

• Media Triangle (Appendix B)

• Media anchor charts (Appendix C1, Appendix C2) • Production Crew Checklist (Appendix D)

• Video Assignment Sheets (Appendix E) • Video Production folders

• 5-part Production anchor chart (see Video Assignment Sheet) • Role props (hat and scarf for director, etc.)

• Travelling lab bins (for camera, lighting, and sound equipment)

Curriculum Expectations:

What expectations will I address?

Language: Media Literacy: Grade 5

• create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate

forms, conventions, and techniques;

• identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and techniques

associated with them are used to create meaning;

• reflect on and identify their strengths as media interpreters and creators, areas for

improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in understanding and creating media texts;

Language: Oral and Visual Communication: Grade 5

• demonstrate an understanding of appropriate listening behaviour by adapting active

listening strategies to suit a range of situations, including work in groups;

Health and Physical Education: Healthy Living: Grade 5

• explain how people’s actions (e.g., bullying, excluding others) can affect the feelings

and reactions of others;

• apply strategies (e.g., anger management, assertiveness, conflict resolution) to deal

with personal-safety and injury-prevention situations;

• identify strategies to deal positively with stress and pressures that result from

relationships with family and friends;

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• Student Agendas

• Effective Group Skills Checklist (see Video Assignment Sheet)

Differentiated Instruction:

How can I ensure that I am meeting the needs of all my students?

• Post anchor charts and visual schedules on the walls of the classroom to act as

reminders for crews.

• Give leadership opportunities to the expert users of technology so that they can assist

students with little to no prior experience in operating video equipment.

• Consider modifying the length of the script, offering additional writing time, or

extending the due date so that all groups can get the task done on time.

Modelled/Shared Lesson:

Before:

• Activate prior knowledge by reminding students they will be producing videos to

illustrate their ‘anti-bullying’ message.

• Review the multi-step process of Video Production, referring to the large-scale anchor

chart on the wall.

• Elicit responses from students as they recall what happens during 4 of the 5 stages:

Exploration, Development, Pre-production, and Production. Remind them to refer to their Video Production folders if necessary.

• Ask students to review and describe the different roles involved in the stages of Video

Production (refer to Video Production Roles on the Video Assignment Sheet).

• Remind students to use effective group work skills while working on production. Leave

the Effective Group Skills anchor chart posted in the classroom. During:

• Have students interact with one another as they use video equipment in various

locations around the school. Gather assessment information as students circulate around school filming as Actors, Directors, and Camera people.

After:

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Independent Whole Group:

Have students work in their production-crew groups to complete their "anti-bullying" videos.

Circulate and observe

students' group skills as they use the class-generated anchor chart.

Record findings on the Anecdotal Record Sheet.

Guided Small Group:

In a small-group setting, work with the production crew whose script-writing is behind schedule. Review the 5 steps of Video Production that were discussed earlier. Use a think-aloud to explain to students the work they should have completed to this point. Tell them that they are going to review the Effective Group Skills Checklist that the class generated.

Have them turn to their partner and identify what the main problem has been. Facilitate a conversation to help the group problem-solve how they will complete all the remaining steps of video production in the class time remaining.

Conferencing Small Group:

Conference with "Bullying Bites Productions" crew members as they work

through the editing process. As students explain what they have already edited based on the Tips for Post-Production and why, record individual student progress on the Anecdotal Record Sheet. Discuss next steps with the students, constantly referring to the 'Anti-Bullying' Video Production Rubric.

Recommend that the group seek feedback from another group prior to finishing the video.

Set a tentative video

showcase date with the group.

Sharing/Reflection:

Were my students successful? Did my instructional decisions meet the needs of all students? What worked well? What will I do differently in the future? What are my next steps?

Did I provide my students with enough time to practise using the video equipment? Did the groups I created work well at this stage of the Video Production project?

How have I included the TEXT and AUDIENCE sides of the Media Triangle in my teaching of this PRODUCTION-focused project?

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Appendix A: Anecdotal Record Sheet

Name:_______ Name:_______ Name:_______ Name:_______ Name:_______

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Appendix C1: Camera Angles

The camera angle is the angle at which the camera is placed relative to the subject.

LOW ANGLE

camera is looking up

subject looks large

angle creates the impression of power in

subject

NORMAL OR

STRAIGHT

ANGLE

camera is at eye-level of subject

subject looks even with, or equal to, viewer

angle makes viewer feel equal to subject

and may even cause viewer to identify with

subject

HIGH ANGLE

camera is looking down

subject appears small

angle creates the impression of weakness

in subject

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Appendix C2: Types of Shots

Abbreviation Meaning Description Effect

ECU extreme close up eye/face _• to indicate aggression, cause discomfort

CU close up head/ head &

shoulders •

to show reactions, create intimacy (no more than 2-3 people in shot)

MS medium shot to waist _• 2-3 people in shot

MLS medium long shot full body _• a normal view

LS long shot room _• a normal view

ELS extreme long shot house _• to establish the setting ES establishing shot city _• to establish the locale

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Appendix D: Production Crew Checklist

This assessment recording sheet will be used to assess how well each group member is working in the production crews.

Date: _____________________________________________ Director Name: ____________________________________

uses storyboard to set up scene

makes sure Camera Person captures shots

makes sure Actors follow the script

directs action, cuts and retakes

demonstrates effective group work skills

Teacher Comments: ________________________________ __________________________________________________

Camera Person Name: ______________________________

operates the camera/lighting based on the shot list

checks with Director to verify shot

follows directions of the Director

Teacher Comments: ________________________________ __________________________________________________

Actor #1 Name: ____________________________________

memorizes lines and acts out the scene as described in the storyboard/script

follows directions of the Director and Camera Person Teacher Comments: ________________________________ __________________________________________________

Actor #2 Name: ____________________________________

memorizes lines and acts out the scene as described in the storyboard/script

follows directions of the Director and Camera Person Teacher Comments: ________________________________ __________________________________________________

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Appendix E: Video Assignment Sheet

Steps What happens? How will I know how I am doing?

1. Exploration Students are introduced to:

• equipment

• camera techniques • storyboarding and video

editing software

• video technique analysis,

storyboarding

Students get to film and edit a practice mini-project.

Media Log Checklist (Handout #1)

2. Development Students brainstorm ideas and get approval for them.

Students present ‘Anti-Bullying Video Pitch’ to teacher.

Pitch approved by teacher

3. Pre-production Students plan, research, and prepare their videos based on the ‘Anti-Bullying’ Video Production Rubric.

Students create Shot List which includes:

• a description of the action

and the location

• type and length of each

shot

• camera angles and

movement

• other audio

Group writes script.

Completed Storyboard

Completed Shot List

Teacher conferences with groups and provides feedback throughout writing process.

Video Script Writing Rubric (Handout #2)

4. Production Planning is complete, shooting takes place.

Whole group helps arrange and clear up props for the set of each scene.

Roles rotate among group members.

Effective Group Skills Checklist (Handout #3)

Technical Production Rating Scale (Handout #4)

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Video Production Roles Director:

• uses a storyboard to set up

scene

• makes sure Camera

Person captures shots

• makes sure Actors follow

the script

• directs action, cuts, and

retakes Actor:

• memorizes lines and acts

out the scene as described in the storyboard/script

• follows directions of the

Director Camera Person:

• operates the camera and

lighting based on the shot list

• follows directions of the

Director

5. Post-production Group edits video and provides feedback to peers in other groups.

Each person takes a turn editing a portion of the video.

Tips for Post Production (Handout #5)

Anti-Bullying Video Production Rubric

(Handout #6)

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Handout #1: Media Log Checklist

A media log is like a journal. It is a place for you to jot down your responses, reactions, thoughts, and ideas about media. It is also a record of your experiences during this unit. Throughout the unit, you will be asked to respond in your log to what you are discussing, hearing, viewing, reading, writing, or representing with regard to a particular topic or task. This part of your media log will be shared with others, including the teacher, and may be evaluated.

Your media log could include:

Your profile as a mass media consumer;

Your responses to particular issues in the mass media, using the Five Core Concepts and Questions as a tool;

An analysis of a segment of the mass media, using the Media Triangle (TEXT, AUDIENCE, and PRODUCTION); and

Your personal response to the ways the mass media influence you.

You may also want to include in your media log articles, advertisements, and comments about various media.

Keep this checklist in mind when completing a journal entry in your media log.

My ideas are clearly stated and I have included evidence to support my thinking.

My message is geared to the intended audience.

The beginning, middle, and end of my media log entry are clearly indicated and tied together.

Details, evidence, illustrations, or examples are included to support my main idea.

My sentences vary in length and structure to make my writing more interesting.

The sentences flow and move logically from one to the next.

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Handout #2: Video Script Writing Rubric

Group:

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Ideas and Content

Explain how people’s actions (e.g., bullying, excluding others) can affect the feelings and reactions of others.

Apply and demonstrate conflict resolution strategies.

Script uses insufficient examples to describe how bullying can affect others.

Script uses limited resolution strategies to deal with bullying.

Script depicts conflict situation from one perspective.

Script portrays few conflict resolution strategies to deal with bullying.

Script portrays a conflict situation, and explains how bullying can affect the feelings and reactions of others.

Several conflict resolution strategies are introduced.

Script describes a realistic conflict situation and clearly portrays from multiple

perspectives how bullying can affect the feelings and

reactions of others. Several different conflict resolution strategies have been clearly identified and portrayed.

Planning

Plan for writing by generating, researching, and organizing ideas and supporting details for an intended audience and purpose.

Examples and dialogue do not connect.

Topic, audience, and purpose of script are unclear.

Examples and dialogue seldom connect.

Intended topic, audience, and purpose of script are somewhat unclear.

Examples and dialogue usually connect.

Intended topic, audience, and purpose of script are clear.

Intended topic, audience, and purpose of script are made clear through the consistent use of well-connected ideas and dialogue.

Drafting and Revising

Draft and revise writing using appropriate informational/ literary/ graphical forms and stylistic elements for an intended audience and purpose.

Script includes limited persuasive language and point of view appropriate to convey the anti-bullying message.

Script includes some persuasive language and one point of view appropriate to convey the anti-bullying message.

Script includes some persuasive language and points of view appropriate to convey the anti-bullying message.

Script includes effective persuasive language and multiple points of view appropriate to clearly convey the anti-bullying message.

Editing, Proofreading and Publication

Use editing, proofreading, and publication strategies to make writing accessible,

understandable, and inviting for the audience.

Final draft of script does not follow editing guidelines and

conventions developed with peers and the teacher.

Final draft of script follows several editing guidelines and conventions developed with peers and the teacher.

Final draft of script follows most editing guidelines and conventions developed with peers and the teacher.

Final draft of script follows all editing guidelines and conventions developed with peers and the teacher.

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Handout #3: Effective Group Skills Checklist

Come to class prepared

Stay on task

Handle equipment with care

Take turns

Remember important information

Listen and respect others

Agree to disagree

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Handout #4: Technical Production Rating Scale

Technical

Components

Awareness 1

Developing 2

Proficient 3

Exemplary 4 Camera Techniques

Shots are clearly focused and well-framed. Camera placement and movement is shown for the desired effect to suit the message.

Almost never Sometimes Often Most of the time

Video Cropping

The clips show no excess footage.

Clip Selection

Clips fit the storyline. Clips are just long enough to make each point clear. Clip length varies to suit the scene.

Transitions

Transitions between clips vary to suit the mood and context.

Sequence

Clips are in an appropriate order to tell the idea effectively.

Titles

Titles are clear and easy to read,

appropriate size, pace and add to the content. Follow conventions.

Sound

Sound is well coordinated with visuals. Sound choice adds to the meaning or tone.

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Handout #5: Tips for Post-Production

Before Editing

Review the editing software and how to connect the camera to the computer, as required.

Have the class discuss collaborative strategies for editing (e.g., all students group around the computer, each person has a turn at using the computer, the group makes

recommendations). During Editing

Have students download digital footage from camera onto computer and into editing suite.

Have groups review their footage.

Have students filter through all "takes" in the footage, and delete the "takes" they will not use. Have students save the trimmed down version of the video with a new file name.

Have students insert a small amount of lead time at the beginning and end of each clip.

Have groups edit the clips and arrange them in the appropriate order, using the storyboardas a guide.

See that transitions, sound, titles, credits, etc., are added as required, including 10 seconds of black screen at the beginning and end of each video.

Have each group conduct a "test screening" with another group. The other group can provide feedback and suggest revisions that will bring more clarity and impact to the story and improve the overall product.

Have groups revise their video, as necessary.

After Editing

Back up all production crew videos on the school network or copy them on an external hard drive to ensure that all final products are securely saved.

Ensure that videos are transferred to a format appropriate for the final viewing. For example:

− exported to tape using the camera, and then made into a VHS copy − exported as a QuickTime, RealPlayer, or Windows Media Player movie − burned to a DVD

Get videos ready for the sharing celebration.

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Handout #6: 'Anti-Bullying' Video Production Rubric

Ideas and Content

Explain how people’s actions (e.g., bullying, excluding others) can affect the feelings and reactions of other. Apply and demonstrate conflict resolution strategies

Video clip uses insufficient examples to describe how bullying can affect others. Video clip uses limited resolution strategies to deal with bullying.

Video clip depicts a conflict situation from only one perspective.

Video clip portrays few conflict resolution strategies to deal with bullying.

Video clip portrays a conflict situation and explains how bullying can affect the feelings and reactions of others.

Video clip presents several conflict resolution strategies to deal with bullying.

Video clip describes a realistic conflict situation and clearly portrays how bullying can affect the feelings and reactions of others from multiple perspectives. Video clip clearly identifies several effective conflict resolution strategies to deal with bullying.

Organization

Generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose

and audience.

Clip Selection

Clips do not fit the

storyline. Clips are not long enough to make each point clear. Clip length does not vary to suit the scene.

Transitions

Transitions between clips are used inappropriately.

Sequence

Clips do not appear in proper sequence to tell the story.

Clip Selection

Clips rarely fit the storyline. Clips are seldom long enough to make each point clear. Clip length does not vary to suit the scene.

Transitions

Transitions between clips rarely vary to suit the mood and context.

Sequence

Clips sometimes appear in proper order to tell the idea as outlined in the

storyboard.

Clip Selection

Clips sometimes fit the storyline. Clips are often long enough to make each point clear, and the clip length usually varies enough to suit the scene.

Transitions

Transitions between clips often vary to suit the mood and context.

Sequence

Most clips are in an

appropriate order to tell the idea as outlined in the storyboard.

Clip Selection

Clips consistently fit the storyline. Clips are just long enough to get the message across, and the clip length varies to suit the scene.

Transitions

Transitions between clips vary to effectively suit the mood and context of the intended message.

Sequence

Clips appear in the proper order to effectively tell the idea as outlined in the storyboard.

Effective Use of Language/Expression

Use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and

strategies, and knowledge of

Script/Screenplay

Very few sentences vary in length or structure.

Dialogue sounds unrehearsed and

un-Script/Screenplay

Some sentences may vary in length but not in structure. Dialogue sometimes sounds unnatural. A few sentences

Most sentences vary in length and structure. Dialogue usually sounds natural. The majority of

Sentences vary in length as well as structure. Dialogue sounds natural. Purposeful and varied sentence

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correct errors, refine

expression, and present their work effectively.

sentences begin the same way and are of the same length.

Titles

Only a few titles are clear and easy to read. Font size is inappropriate and distracts from the content. Titles do not follow conventions.

different beginnings.

Titles

Some titles are clear and easy to read and of appropriate size. Pace of titles adds to the content in a few cases. Some titles follow conventions.

sentences begin in a variety of ways, and sentence lengths usually vary.

Titles

Most titles are clear and easy to read. Font size is usually appropriate, and pace of titles adds to the content. The majority of the titles follow conventions.

energy.

Titles

All titles are clear and easy to read. Font size is appropriate, and pace of titles adds to the overall message of the video. All titles consistently follow rules and conventions.

Voice and Audience

Create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms,

conventions, and techniques.

The development of the anti-bullying message in the video is limited and does not represent a point of view.

The anti-bullying message in the video clip is somewhat realistic but doesn’t reflect a unique or individual

perspective on the topic.

Video clip is realistic, and somewhat engaging. Video usually makes the viewer think about, and react to, the group's ideas and point of view.

Video clip is realistic, and engaging. Video makes the viewer think about, and react to, the group's ideas and point of view.

Symbolic and Technical Conventions

Identify some media forms and explain how the

conventions and techniques associated

with them are used to create meaning.

Camera techniques:

Shots are blurry and do not appear in frames. Camera placement and movement are inappropriate for the desired effect to suit the message.

Video cropping:

Many clips show excess footage.

Sound

Sound and visuals are rarely well coordinated. Sound choice distracts from the meaning or tone.

Some shots are clearly focused and well framed. Camera placement and movement are sometimes chosen for the desired effect to suit the message.

Video cropping:

The clips show some excess footage.

Sound

Some sound clips are well coordinated with visuals. Sound choice usually adds to the meaning or tone.

Most shots are clearly focused and well framed. Camera placement and movement are often chosen for the desired effect to suit the message.

Video cropping:

Most clips show no excess footage.

Sound

Sound is well coordinated with most visuals. Sound choice adds to most of the meaning or tone.

Shots are clearly focused and consistently well framed. Camera placement and movement are

effectively chosen for the desired effect to suit the message.

Video cropping:

The clips show no excess footage.

Sound

Sound is always well coordinated with visuals. Sound choice adds to the overall meaning or tone.