Real Shorts
A DVD compilation and teaching guide
Ferment
Real Shorts is a resource for helping teachers of English to introduce non-fiction film into their classrooms.
There can be no better or more exciting way of developing your students' understanding of how fiction and non-fiction differ, and the particular qualities of each, than using the short stimulating and engaging films made available in this DVD compilation, Real Shorts. In particular, Real Shorts can develop your students' media literacy skills, by strengthening their grasp of how the media represents reality.
Real Shorts consists of a DVD, a 'starter' booklet and this online teaching guide. The DVD includes a carefully selected collection of 15 films suitable for students aged 11 and over (though some films can be used with younger age groups). These films are ideal for teaching a range of skills in media literacy, speaking, listening, reading and writing, and can also be used to explore aspects of the Media Studies syllabus. The teaching guide has been developed by practicing teachers and includes a range of online resources to support classroom work with the films.
Teaching Guide
Using this web resource
The teaching guidelines are available to everyone, but to access student worksheets and additional materials you need the username and password supplied with the DVD pack.
Introduction
Why use short non-fiction films? Reasons for using short films, the aims of the pack, links to curriculum objectives
The films
Synopses and background information for each film, plus lesson plans and ideas
Thinking about short non-fiction films
An introduction to the ways films work as texts; and a history of non-fiction and documentary films
Teaching with short films in English and Citizenship
Basic teaching techniques and ideas for using the films in Years 7 to 9 English and Citizenship
Film language glossary
A detailed list of terms used for talking about films
Credits
We would like to thank everyone who has helped put this resource together
DVD
The DVD features 15 short documentary and non-fiction films for Year 7 up.
Total running time: 125 minutes
Ordering Information
DVD compilation with online teaching guide (password accessible only)
- Catalogue no: BR038
- Price: £54.95 (inc VAT)
Buy online from the BFI Filmstore or phone Palgrave Macmillan Orders on 01256 302866.
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