Introduction
Attention all students! Today you are going to learn why so many movies are shot in San Francisco, also you are going to learn the names of basic film genres, and some movies.
As an introduction to this activity watch this movie about San Francisco.
As a next step watch this video about movie-making in San Francisco.
And at the end watch this video about the movie vocabulary.
Now you know everything that will be needed to complete your task.
Task
Now, think about move genres that you like the most.
You will be making a PowerPoint presentation about those 3 genres.
The presentation will contain:
- 3 movie genres and their description
- 3 examples of movies to each genre (one of the examples have to been shot in San Francisco)
- simple, short movie review.
You can use websites to research your movies, genres, and other information needed.
Websites you can use are:
https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/guide-to-basic-film-genres/
Process
Step 1: Pick 3 film genres.
Step 2: Describe each of the film genres that you have chosen.
Step 3: Find 3 examples of movies for each film genre that you have chosen.
Step 4: Make sure that 1 of 3 examples of movies is set in San Francisco.
Step 5: When creating your presentation remember to include pictures and maybe trailers of movies. Get creative!
Step 6: Write a short movie review for one of your films (Things that have to be in your review: film name, director,
year of production, and your opinion about the movie.).
Evaluation
Make sure you include:
- 3 described film genres
- 3 examples of movies to each genre
- 1 of 3 examples of movies is set in San Francisco
- short movie review
1 described film genre (1p)
3 examples of movies (1p)
1 of the movies is set in San Francisco (1p)
short movie review (5p)
Conclusion
Now you are ready to speak about your favorite movies without hesitation, use this knowledge freely, and take your time watching movies.
Credits
Teacher Page
Throughout this WebQuest students will learn about film genres, words connected to the movie industry, and why San Francisco is one of the best places for movie directors. Students will create a PowerPoint presentation about their favorite movie genres. This is a lesson that can be implemented when you will be starting a topic about Films. This is an activity that can be done in pairs, small groups, or as individuals.