TEACHER'S GUIDE

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Contents

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1. What is a Movie?

Lesson 1. Technology and Story
Lesson 2. A Film’s Narrative Structure
Lesson 3. Our Film Heritage

Chapter 2. The Filmmaking Process

Lesson 1. The Director’s Vision
Lesson 2. Getting Ready – Pre-Production
Lesson 3. On the Set – Production
Lesson 4. In the Studio – Post-Production

Chapter 3. Film Language and Elements of Style

Lesson 1. How to Read a Frame
Lesson 2. How to Read a Shot
Lesson 3. Emphasis on Editing
Lesson 4. Putting It All Together – Analyzing a Scene

Chapter 4. Historical and Cultural Contexts

Lesson 1. How Films Mirror Society
Lesson 2. How Films Influence Society
Lesson 3. World War II and Frank Capra’s Documentary Films

TEACHING RESOURCES

Appendix A. Chapter Tests and Answer Keys
Appendix B. Performance-Based Assessment Activities
Appendix C. National Film Study Standards
Glossary of Key Terms

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS


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