English · Grade 7

Perspective, Narration and Adaptation

Learners read an original story told by two narrators, a girl who thinks her neighbor is mean and the neighbor himself, then compare it with a screenplay adaptation written for this course. They analyze how an author develops and contrasts characters' points of view, learn the techniques unique to film, audio and stage, compare a story with its adaptation, and plan an adaptation of their own.

4 lessons
About 100 minutes
Perspective and adaptation check: 8 questions
Ways to answer: choose an answer, highlight a text, match pairs, sort into groups and write a short answer

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What learners will discover

Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators.
Identify techniques unique to film, audio and stage (such as camera angle, close-up, lighting and sound) and explain their effects.
Compare a written story with its adaptation and analyze the effects of the adaptation's choices.
Plan an adaptation of a scene and explain how chosen techniques create intended effects.

Lessons

Two narrators, two truths 6 steps3 practiceabout 25 min
Tools of film, audio and stage 5 steps3 practiceabout 24 min
Story versus screenplay 6 steps3 practiceabout 25 min
Plan your own adaptation 4 steps2 practiceabout 26 min
Perspective and adaptation check 8 questions at the end

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Games to practice with

Memory LanternsFlip glowing lanterns to find pairs that belong together.
Editor's DeskGrab the red pen: find every mistake, then fix it.
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Guide for grown-ups

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