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Writing a Movie: Summarizing and Rereading a Film Script
| Grades | 3 – 5 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Standard Lesson |
| Estimated Time | Three 45-minute sessions |
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Ridley Park, Pennsylvania |
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MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Computers with Internet access
- Smartboard or chart paper and markers
- VHS or DVD of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial directed by Steven Spielberg (Universal Studios, 1982)
- Word processing program
PRINTOUTS
WEBSITES
- Universal Studios website for E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
- Film review of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
PREPARATION
| 1. | In this lesson, students will write a summary for a brief segment of the film E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. To prepare for the lesson, watch the entire film in advance to familiarize yourself with the story. |
| 2. | There are many excellent websites offering background information and interactive activities for the film, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. Visit the following websites to prepare for the lesson:
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