Phil Beadle How to Teach - Teaching tips for new teachers Mem Fox » Welcome! Picture me flat on the floor in a star shape: that’s where I am. I’ve been working for many months with my website designers (massive applause for Enee Solutions) to update the site and make it as friendly and fascinating as possible. I hope you’ll love it. It will be updated every four weeks. I hope you’re having hide-and-seek fun with my latest book: YOO HOO, LADYBIRD! A new book, BABY BEDTIME, is due out in Australia on October 23rd. On Saturday October 19th I’ll be at the annual USBBY convention, in St Louis, Missouri. On Monday evening, October 21st,the St Louis Public Library is hosting a Mem Fox evening, at which I’ll be giving a different speech. In early November I’ll be on tour across Australia for BABY BEDTIME. Wednesday 6th – Saturday 9th November (Adelaide-Brisbane-Sydney-ADL)Wednesday 13th – Saturday 16th November (ADL-Melbourne-Hobart-ADL)Wednesday 20 – Saturday 23 November (ADL-Perth-ADL) Nothing much happens in my life, you’ll be surprised to know. Let’s enjoy the ride!
AS Level Media: Use of The Camera, Camerawork should be analysed in three ways: Framing - distance, angle, viewpoint of camera from subjectMovement - of the camera in relation to the subjectComposition - where the subject(s) appear within the frame of the pictureComposition Rule of Thirds - divide the shot screen into 9, the main points of interest are in the centre. Golden Mean - points of interest are balanced along the diagonal line Framing camera's distance from the subject camera's angle in relation to the subjectpoint of view Long Shot Extreme Long Shot Mid Shot Close Up Extreme Close Up High Angle Shot Low Angle Shot Point of View Shot Angle in Relation to the Subject ... High Angle - Taken from above, looking down on subjectLow Angle - Taken from below, looking up at subject Wide Angle - A lens which allows the audience to see more peripheral details Point of View Shot Key Terms - Framing Key Terms - Movement Pan(Whip Pan)TiltDoly/Tracking ShotZoom CraneSteadiCam/Handheld(Aerial Shot) Flying Cam
21 Literacy Resources For The Digital Teacher by Kimberly Tyson, Ph.D., learningunlimitedllc.com Update: This post was originally published in February, 2013 If you follow this blog, you know that I believe effective vocabulary instruction is just about the most important instructional activity for teachers to get right. For lots of reasons. In addition, a broad vocabulary is important for effective speaking, listening, reading and writing.Vocabulary is a foundational component of an effective K-12 comprehensive literacy framework. I’ve posted previously about the importance of effective vocabulary instruction and developed a popular Infographic featuring the “Top 10 Characteristics of Effective Vocabulary Instruction.” In today’s 21st century classrooms, digital tools should coexist alongside more traditional tools. The following digital tools show promise to support word learning, review, and play with language. 21 Literacy Resources For The Digital Teacher Reference Tools 1. 2. Looking for a visual thesaurus? 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
2011Year9English - home Nabolister - Watch Movies for Free NCTE High School Matters: Annotating text using Google Docs by Tara Seale Recently, I wrote an article for the Google Docs Blog titled Google Docs: the tool for the 21st century classroom. The focus was how to use Google Docs and folders in an English classroom. Besides the ideas in the Google post, my students are also using Google Docs to annotate articles, short passages, or poems. See the annotation doc for the poem "Ozymandias". To create this annotation doc go to Create New>Document. Under Alignment, use the drop down to select Horizontal: Left and Vertical: Top. Repeat the steps for the other cell. Share this document with students as a View Only document. Click on To View. and then insert email addresses in the Invite box. Some example annotations: Ozymandias The Sniper If you are new to Google Docs, and you need to learn more about how to use Google Docs in an English classroom, Google and the Writing Magazine teamed up to create a great Revision Lesson for Teens.
Multimedia Essays « Transmedial Shakespeare William Shakespeare’s works have been around since the 16th century. It continues to flourish even up to now. Among other great writers, his works are most well-known and most adored by people. His works have never been forgotten and survived through the test of time. Different forms of media have already used and commercialized his works. Star Trek writers have accomplished spreading Shakespeare to the world through the use of their works. Spock’s comment refers to some parts of Macbeth, especially the lines of the witches as being badly written and not very Shakespearean. Khamlet (Hamlet) III.i.55ff. Khamlet: taH pagh taHbe’. Here are some Star Trek episodes that refer to Shakespeare’s works: STAR TREK (The Original Series 1966-1969) “Dagger of the Mind” The title is a reference to Macbeth. “The Conscience of the King” The title is a reference to Hamlet. “All Our Yesterdays” The title refers to Macbeth. “Remember Me” The title is taken from Hamlet (I.v.112).
The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender Home > English > Standard > Module A: Experience Through Language > Elective 1: Distinctive Voices > The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender By Marele Day This material was written by Lynne Marsh Background Knowledge The Detective genre Linking the text to the Elective Setting Characters Techniques Themes Other texts Assessment practice Resources “In responding and composing students consider various types and functions of voices in texts. English Stage 6 Prescriptions 2009-2012 page 12 Syllabus Outcomes: Background Knowledge Consider what the term “detective” means to you. Make a list of all the detectives you can think of from literature, television, and motion pictures. What characteristics can be aligned with different detectives? There are five basic elements in a detective story: the milieu, the victim, the criminal, the suspects, and the detective(s). Witnesses are crucial to the investigation and crime solving process. The Detective genre:
Using Drama to Liven Up Your Lessons Why use Drama in Lessons? Drama isn’t just a subject, it’s a very powerful technique for adding interest and engagement to your lessons. But it’s often also one that some teachers steer slear of with the challenges of organising it and the potential for disruption. Drama has a number of advantages as a tool in the classroom. Explores human experienceInvestigates specific examples through chosen framesExploits the human ability to respond to storiesHas its own language of space and gesture etc which can be more relevant for exploring personal issuesCreates a distancing effectIncludes both real and symbolic interactionThe search for the most appropriate form of expression is also a search for meaning Basic techniques Wondering what dramatic techniques will work best in your lesson? Forum theatre – begin with a series of still images these scenes are then played out. Storytelling – begin with a basic conflict or dilemma which will be familiar to the students i.e. betrayal, trust, etc.
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