Film as LiteratureTuesday, February 22, 2012

Today’s Learning Targets Develop analytical skills through Develop analytical skills through

speaking and listeningspeaking and listening Supporting claims with specific Supporting claims with specific

evidenceevidence

Today’s Activities1. Review select clips for Edward Scissorhands2. Edward Scissorhands written response and

notes due (Stamped at start, turned in at the end)

3. Edward Scissorhands Socratic Seminar4. Review key elements of character analysis

and hero’s journey5. Work on Text Assignment 2:

a. story vs. plot (p. 120)b. Setting and scope (p. 138-140) c. Symbolism in film (Edward Scissorhands

example)

HOMEWORK Submit written response to turnitin.com. For future:

all responses must be submitted by deadline.

You choose if you want to bring hard copy.

Socratic Seminar ScoringScore Criteria

4 • highly original thought that connects text to other texts or world issues; or

• highly provocative question that opens a new avenue of discussion; or

• Original insight supported by specific evidence (reference and description of scene) from film

3 • Relevant and original idea supported with specific evidence from the text (reference to scene); or

• follow-up contribution building on and expanding original discussion by adding additional evidence; or

• original question leading to discussion

2 • original thought somewhat relevant to discussion; or• accurate response to question; or • evidence of questionable relevance; or• clarification question asked

1 • non-disruptive contribution to discussion (possibly repetitive; possibly of questionable relevance)

• Demonstration of effective listening