Film and literacy: Stories about fantasy worlds
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Captivate your class’ imagination with the first article in a new series of film-based literacy ideas

If a book is a text, the same is true of a film. A moving image can be ‘read’ in similar ways to a printed text. Responding to and analysing film enables children to develop comprehension skills and an understanding of story structure. It also helps them extend their vocabulary through the language of image, music and sound.
There are now several units in the Renewed Primary Framework for Literacy that call for the study of film or include filmmaking activities. In this and subsequent articles I will show you how easy it is to source free, relevant digital content, and use filmmaking to support your literacy teaching.
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Published 16 March 2009
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Becki
on 22 January 2010
Fantastic Looking Resource
Can't wait to try this out on Monday, thank you.