Classroom Notes Plus, Vol. 25, No. 2, October 2007

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• Classroom Notes Plus, October 2007 (Vol. 25, No. 2)

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  Abstract: The documentary project in this issue of Classroom Notes Plus offers rich learning opportunities and includes ideas for use with or without a movie-making component.

  Keywords: Elementary, Middle, Secondary, College, Literacy, Media Studies / Journalism

• Supporting Literacy with Student-Made Documentaries

  Peggy Albers

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  Abstract: This documentary project offers rich learning opportunities and includes ideas for use with or without a movie-making component.

• Handout 1: Examples of the Documentary/Nonfiction Genre

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  Abstract: Examples of the Documentary/Nonfiction Genre is a supplement to "Supporting Literacy with Student-Made Documentaries" by Peggy Albers.

  Keywords: Elementary, Middle, Secondary, College, Literacy, Media Studies / Journalism

• Handout 2: Basic Camera Angles

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  Abstract: Basic Camera Angles is a supplement to "Supporting Literacy with Student-Made Documentaries" by Peggy Albers.

  Keywords: Elementary, Middle, Secondary, College, Literacy, Media Studies / Journalism, Pedagogy

• Handout 3: The Importance of Reading Photographs

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  Abstract: The Importance of Reading Photographs is a supplement to "Supporting Literacy with Student-Made Documentaries" by Peggy Albers.

  Keywords: Elementary, Middle, Secondary, College, Literacy, Media Studies / Journalism, Pedagogy

• Handout 4: Analysis of Moving Images

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  Abstract: Analysis of Moving Images is a supplement to "Supporting Literacy with Student-Made Documentaries" by Peggy Albers.

  Keywords: Elementary, Middle, Secondary, College, Literacy, Pedagogy

• Handout 5: The Basic Vocabulary of Filmmaking

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  Abstract: The Basic Vocabulary of Filmmaking is a supplement to "Supporting Literacy with Student-Made Documentaries" by Peggy Albers.

  Keywords: Elementary, Middle, Secondary, College, Literacy, Media Studies / Journalism

• Handout 6: Analyzing Tootsie

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  Abstract: Analyzing Tootsie is a supplement to "Supporting Literacy with Student-Made Documentaries" by Peggy Albers.

  Keywords: Elementary, Middle, Secondary, College, Literacy, Media Studies / Journalism

• Handout 7: Preproduction Planning/Postproduction Reflection

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  Abstract: Preproduction Planning/Postproduction Reflection is a supplement to "Supporting Literacy with Student-Made Documentaries" by Peggy Albers.

  Keywords: Elementary, Middle, Secondary, College, Literacy, Media Studies / Journalism

• Handout 8: Script--A Day at the Georgia Aquarium

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  Abstract: Script--A Day at the Georgia Aquarium (Excerpt) is a supplement to "Supporting Literacy with Student-Made Documentaries" by Peggy Albers.

  Keywords: Elementary, Middle, Secondary, College, Literacy, Media Studies / Journalism

• Handout 9: Analysis of Film Festival Movies

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  Abstract: Analysis of Film Festival Movies is a supplement to "Supporting Literacy with Student-Made Documentaries" by Peggy Albers.

  Keywords: Elementary, Middle, Secondary, College, Literacy, Media Studies / Journalism

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