Movie as a piece of Literature?

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Movie as a piece of Literature?

• How can we watch a movie as a piece of
  literature?
• A movie is just a visual representation of what
  we have learned in Literary Analysis and response
  to literature.
• In todays world everything is visual and you
  will learn to see the connections we have been
  making all year!

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Literary Connections

• Behind every film is a script
• Movies use the same Literary Elements
• Unlike books that manipulate the readers to make
  pictures in their minds, movies use action,
  camera angles, camera focuses, lighting, setting,
  and music to manipulate
• Focus on setting, characters, action, the plot
  chart, symbolism, foreshadowing, etc. as we watch
  the film
• Pay close attention to the first 10-15 minutes of
  the movie and the very first images on the screen
  as they truly foreshadow the action

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Movie Watching Rules

• You must take at least 3 pages of notes that
  focus on characters, plot, setting,
  foreshadowing, symbolism, etc. Play the role of
  detective!
• No talking, eating, sleeping, goofing off
• You also must answer all the movie questions in
  the handout
• Sharpen pencils before the movie section starts
• Continue with notes even after 3 pages
• Dont miss any days or youll have to rent the
  movie outside of class on your own

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The goals?

• You will be able to identify areas of
  foreshadowing and symbolism
• You will be able to explain character development
• You will be able to state how the camera
  manipulates the audience
• You will be able to show literary elements as
  they occur in the movie