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3 MAY 2017
Elementary
It’s story time!
human nature
Note to the teacher
ALMOST everyone loves watching movies. Some love going to the cinemas for their movies while others opt for the more economical way, which is turning on the television. Movies are often about life and how it is seen through the eyes of the scriptwriter and director. They are tales of human nature. The reason why most of us enjoy movies so much is that more often than not, two hours spent watching a movie takes us away from the humdrum of our daily life. It’s like anything is possible in the movies!
century learning skills
OUR children are riding the great wave of technology today. They now have facts and procedures at their fingertips. Teachers have to equip their students with a new set of skills that allow them to thrive in today’s global economy. The activities in The Star’s Newspaper-in-Education pullout combine literacy skills with content to build this set of skills. The key below indicates the skills integrated into the activities in this pullout.
NiE Activity
Problem solving ● Recreate
Critical thinking
● Present
Read the synopses of the two movies below, which have been published in The Star.
● Identify ● Reason
Communicating
● Measure
● Oral ● Written ● Aural
The Great Actor
Red HD, HyppTV Ch 227, 10.05pm Seong-pil, a stage actor given lowly roles, learnt the ropes of showbiz alongside others who went on to become movie stars. He dreams of making it big someday, but his lack of charisma and, uh, talent are large stumbling blocks. To make up for his lack of success, he lies that he is working with a big-time star and an acclaimed director. So, when that very director announces that he is casting a new movie, Seong-pil goes all out to land a major role. This 2016 South Korean comedy stars Oh Dai-su, Yoon Je-moon, Lee Kyang-young and Jin Kyung.
Critical thinking
Avalanche
CinemaWorld HD, HyppTV Ch 650, 9pm After an avalanche, a policewoman is trapped in a mountain cabin with the serial killer she is hunting, along with a doctor and his date. The killer claims the doctor is the real culprit. As the policewoman tries to tunnel out with the doctor, she begins to suspect him, too. Starring Herbert Knaup, Claudia Michelsen and Fritz Karl.
● Identify ● Reason ● Measure ● Organise
Based on the synopses, which movie do you think you would enjoy watching more than the other? Why? Write down your answer, in NOT less than 30 words, in the space provided. Then, share your answer in class.
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Creative thinking
Now, think about a movie you enjoyed watching recently. In 50 words, write a synopsis of the movie. Provide the following:
● Imagine
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● Brainstorm
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● Connect ● Invent
Problem solving ● Question ● Research
Write down your synopsis here.
Movie title The channel and time it should be broadcasted ● Plot ● Leading actors and actresses Exchange your work with your friends, and read their synopses. Remember, a synopsis has to be short. Don’t give away too many details.
Activity
● Recreate
Critical thinking
● Present
● Identify ● Reason ● Measure
Communicating
● Organise
● Oral
Creative thinking ● Imagine
● Connect
● Brainstorm
● Oral
● Aural
● Written
Problem solving ● Question
Communicating
● Present
● Recreate
● Non-verbal
Collaborating ● Listen
● Compromise
● Contribute respectfully
● Attain goal
In a group of four, compile a list of movies that you like and dislike. Complete the table by: A. Providing the reasons why you like and dislike each movie. B. Stating what you would change about each movie if you were the director. Then, pick one movie your group would recommend, and another which your group would not. Present your group’s reasons to your classmates.
● Written ● Aural
No.
Movie I like (state the title)
Reason
If I were the director…
Movie I dislike (state the title)
Reason
If I were the director…
1. Collaborating ● Listen ● Contribute respectfully
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