Micro-teaching

CristineJoy Avellana
20 Nov 202209:30

Summary

TLDRIn this engaging English class session, students are introduced to the forms and conventions of filmmaking, including light, blocking, direction, acting, dialogue, setting, and characterization. The teacher guides the class through activities that involve identifying these elements in a short story and video examples like Avengers and Pinocchio. Students reflect on how physical movement expresses thoughts and emotions. They are encouraged to participate actively, and the session concludes with an assignment to watch and analyze the film 'Frozen' while observing its forms and conventions, with a deadline for the next meeting.

Takeaways

  • 😀 The class began with a meditation session to help reduce stress and prepare for learning.
  • 😀 The teacher reviewed the classroom rules: respect, proper seating, careful listening, no disturbing classmates, active participation, and doing one's best.
  • 😀 The previous lesson focused on how thoughts, feelings, and opinions can be expressed through body movements and gestures.
  • 😀 The teacher showed movie images (e.g., Avengers, Pinocchio) to introduce the topic of filmmaking and its conventions.
  • 😀 Students were asked to read a short story titled 'The Shooting' by Jean Paul V Banana and answer questions about it.
  • 😀 Key filmmaking forms and conventions were introduced: light, blocking, direction, acting, dialogue, setting, and characterization.
  • 😀 The importance of light in films was discussed, highlighting how it can be natural or artificial for different effects.
  • 😀 Blocking refers to the precise staging of actors and elements in a scene to achieve the desired effect.
  • 😀 Direction involves the control of scenes in a film, and the director is responsible for managing this process.
  • 😀 Characterization was explored, with the teacher explaining different character types: protagonist, antagonist, love interest, confidante, deuteragonist, tertiary character, and foil.
  • 😀 Students were assigned to watch the movie *Frozen* and analyze its forms and conventions, with observations to be written down and submitted by the next class.

Q & A

  • What are the main forms and conventions in film production discussed in the lesson?

    -The main forms and conventions in film production discussed in the lesson include lighting, blocking, direction, acting, dialogue, setting and setup, and characterization.

  • What is the importance of lighting in a film?

    -Lighting in a film is important for achieving both aesthetic and practical effects, and it can either be natural or artificial.

  • What does blocking refer to in film production?

    -Blocking refers to the precise staging or positioning of actors and objects within a scene to create visual impact or narrative clarity.

  • Who is responsible for controlling the scenes in a film?

    -The director is responsible for controlling the scenes in a film, ensuring the overall vision and flow of the production.

  • How does acting contribute to storytelling in a film?

    -Acting contributes to storytelling by portraying characters and bringing the narrative to life through the actors' performances and dialogue.

  • What role does dialogue play in a film?

    -Dialogue serves as the conversation between characters, advancing the plot, revealing character relationships, and adding depth to the story.

  • How do setting and setup affect the film?

    -Setting and setup provide the time and location where the film takes place, helping to establish the mood, tone, and context of the story.

  • What is characterization in the context of film?

    -Characterization refers to the way characters are presented, revealing their personalities and roles in the story, such as protagonist, antagonist, and supporting characters.

  • What are some types of characters identified in the lesson?

    -Some types of characters identified include protagonist, antagonist, love interest, confidant, deuteragonist, tertiary character, and foil.

  • What is the assignment given to the students at the end of the lesson?

    -The assignment is to watch the film 'Frozen' and react to it by identifying the forms and conventions discussed in the class. Students are required to take notes and submit their observations in the next class.

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