Bluford Series Movie

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Bluford Series Movie
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Scenario

• Hello Students,
• The publishing company, Townsend Press, wants
  to make a movie of their novel, The Bully. They
  are asking that the movie script matches the
  books plot as closely as possible. They want to
  make the public aware of bullying and be able to
  recognize signs of it. The movie must attract
  viewers of all ages and contain suspense and
  action. You will have all control over the
  soundtrack, stage production, costumes, editing,
  and all other aspects of the movie. Townsend
  Press has agreed to throw a movie premiere party,
  Red Carpet Style, and you will be able to invite
  your closest friends and family. ACTION!!

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Timeline

• Day 1 (Preview)
• - PowerPoint Introduction (20 minutes)
• - The student will complete a Web Quest on
• http//home.comcast.net/dkreiger/ReadersTheaterWe
  bquest/index.html
• (70 minutes) The students will need to use the
  library computer lab.

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Timeline

• Day 2
• The students will be assigned into their groups
  and be given their role. The teacher will
  explain the specifics of each role and its
  rubric. (15 minutes)
• Each group will choose the time period they want
  to write their 10 page research papers over. The
  time periods available are Past (70, 80s 90s),
  Present (2000-Present), or Future (2050 or
  later). These will also be the time periods that
  the movie scripts or based upon. (15 minutes)
• Librarian Presentation on How to do good
  research (25 minutes)
• Library Individual Research (25 minutes)

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Timeline

• Day3
• The students will continue to work on their
  research paper, and the teacher will check each
  students progress.
• Day 4
• -The students will finish up their research and
  begin typing their 3 page research paper in the
  library computer lab. (90 minutes)

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Timeline

• Day 5
• - The students will finish typing their research
  papers in the library computer lab. (60 minutes)
• -View Power Video 1. WRITE STUFF, THE AUTHORS
  SHARE THEIR SECRETS - STORYTELLING WITH MASTER
  STORYTELLER JEFF GERE  Master storyteller Jeff
  Gere shows kids how to "wow" audiences with a
  well-told tale. Using puppets and his own elastic
  face, energy and a range of voices, Jeff en ...
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• Day 6
• The students will complete the Moviemaker Web
  Quest. (90 minutes)

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Timeline

• Day 7
• - The teacher will review the information of the
  Web Quests, storytelling video, and the novel,
  The Bully. (15 minutes)
• - The students will begin breaking into their
  individual roles as the scriptwriter,
  stage-director, costume/set designer, and editor.
  The students will work on their individual
  assignments. The students will have access to
  the four computers in the classroom and art
  supplies. The teacher will walk around to
  approve scripts, costumes, and music.
• (60 minutes)

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Timeline

• Day 8
• -The students will continue working on their
  individual assignments. The stage directors will
  have access to the theater room in order to begin
  working on set designs for their portion of the
  movie. The other students will be working on
  their assignments.
• (60 minutes)
• -Each group will sign up for their date and
  time to tape their portion of the movie. The
  teacher will council with each group to make sure
  they are ready to tape by their desired date.
  (30 minutes)

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Timeline

• Day 9
• -The students will continue to work on their
  individual products, and the stage directors will
  assign their actors/actresses. The students will
  be given the scripts to take home and become
  familiar with them. (70 minutes)
• Day 10
• -The class will meet in the theater room and
  begin to tape the first groups portion of the
  movie. (45 minutes)
• -The class will meet in the theater room and
  begin to tape the second groups portion of the
  movie. (45 minutes)

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Timeline

• Day 11
• -The class will meet in the theater room and
  begin to tape the third groups portion of the
  movie. (45 minutes)
• -The class will meet in the theater room and
  begin to tape the fourth groups portion of the
  movie. (45 minutes)
• Day12
• -The class will meet in the theater room and
  begin to tape the fifth groups portion of the
  movie. (45 minutes)
• -The students will spend the remainder of the
  class period working on their individual
  assignments. (45 minutes)

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Timeline

• Day 13
• -The students will meet in studio editing lab to
  use the Macintosh Computers to put the final
  touches to their portion of the movie. (70
  minutes)
• -The students will create invitations to send to
  their friends and family by mail or email. (20
  minutes)
• Day 14
• -Two weeks later the students will have the movie
  premiere therefore their friends and family will
  be able to view their movie.

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70's
80's
90's
PRODUCT HANDOUT
PRESENT
FUTURE
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THE 70s

• If you choose the 70s, you must include the
  following pop culture influences in your research
  paper and film
• -Music
• -Dancing
• -Popular Sayings
• -Popular Movies/Books/Magazines
• -New Technology and Gadgets
• -Popular Food and Restaurants
• -Political Events/People
• -Wars and Popular Beliefs
• -Teen Hangouts

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THE 80s

• If you choose the 80s, you must include the
  following pop culture influences in your research
  paper and film
• -Music
• -Dancing
• -Popular Sayings
• -Popular Movies/Books/Magazines
• -New Technology and Gadgets
• -Popular Food and Restaurants
• -Political Events/People
• -Wars and Popular Beliefs
• -Teen Hangouts

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THE 90s

• If you choose the 90s, you must include the
  following pop culture influences in your research
  paper and film
• -Music
• -Dancing
• -Popular Sayings
• -Popular Movies/Books/Magazines
• -New Technology and Gadgets
• -Popular Food and Restaurants
• -Political Events/People
• -Wars and Popular Beliefs
• -Teen Hangouts

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THE PRESENT

• If you choose the present, you must include the
  following pop culture influences in your research
  paper and film
• -Music
• -Dancing
• -Popular Sayings
• -Popular Movies/Books/Magazines
• -New Technology and Gadgets
• -Popular Food and Restaurants
• -Political Events/People
• -Wars and Popular Beliefs
• -Teen Hangouts

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THE FUTURE

• If you choose the future, you must include the
  following pop culture influences in your research
  paper and film
• -Find or Create Futuristic Music
• -Research or create futuristic Dances
• -Create a Popular Saying
• -Research and Create Futuristic
  Movies/Books/Magazines
• - Research New Technology and Gadgets
• -Create and Research Popular Food and Restaurants
• -Research Possible Political Events/People
• -Research Possible Wars and Popular Beliefs
• -Research Possible Teen Hangouts

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Suggested Titles

• 1970s Suggested Titles (0pen Hyperlink)
• 1980s Suggested Titles (Open Hyperlink)
• 1990s Suggested Titles (Open Hyperlink)

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Other Research Sources

• www.encyclopediabritannica.com
• www.gale.com
• www.Google.com
• www.mamma.com
• www.clusty.com
• www.dogpile.com

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Cooperative Learning Roles
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Scriptwriter

• - Create a three page script and a copy must be
  given to all actors/actresses and other crew
  members at least two days before recording.
• The script has the following good mechanics,
  narration, story accuracy, character voice, good
  length, and creativity.
• All group members thoughts and ideas are heard
  and considered when creating the script.
• A ten question quiz over your groups portion of
  the play.

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Director

• Cast all the actors/actresses that will be needed
  for your recording.
• Organize lights, sounds, camcorders, and behind
  the scenes people that will be needed for your
  day of taping.
• Instruct all cast and crew members during your
  groups recording of their scenes.
• Make sure that all cast members names appear in
  credits, when put on film.
• Remember that you only have 45 minutes to film.

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Costume/Set Designer

• Design a stage set that represents the setting
  that your chapters of the book take place and in
  your assigned time period. ex. Bluford High in
  the 70s
• Before the taping make sure that props are set up
  in their correct places.
• Design costumes for the actors/actresses that
  represents teenagers of your groups researched
  time period.
• Include pop culture symbols, posters, colors, and
  designs of that time period.
• Make sure costumes and signs are school
  appropriate.

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Editor

• After filming, make sure that only appropriate
  and needed scenes are included. Each groups
  portion of the film should last 20-25 minutes.
• Pick relevant and school friendly music from the
  time period of your groups research to include
  in the sound track and background music of your
  portion of the film.
• Make sure that sound and clarity is accurate once
  put onto film.
• Burn the film onto DVD and make sure all
  appropriate credits are included.