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3-2-1 Vocabulary: Learning Filmmaking Vocabulary by Making Films
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| Grades | 6 – 8 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Unit |
| Estimated Time | Ten 45- to 60-minute instruction sessions plus one 60-minute evaluation session. |
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PRINTOUTS
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