Literacy Resources

I am currently in the process of writing a book about using film to support learning in literacy.  The book is divided into chapters that relate to the BFI areas of focus in film:

• character

• composition

• colour
• camera
• cutting
• category
• setting
• story
• sound
• symbolism
• sequence

I am particularly interested in creating film and have developed a range of activities related to each of the above headings.  If you would be interested in trying out one of the activities then leave me a comment letting me know which year group or groups that you teach, your  email and which which area of focus and I will send you the activity.  In return I would ask that you give me feedback about the activity and access to the films that the children make as a result of trying the activity.  Films can be uploaded to Vimeo and I can then reference them in the book.

Each activity is in the first draft and so there will be typos and may not be expressed in the clearest way. This is part of what I am looking for feedback about.

There are three ways in which you can leave me your email and details of the focus area you would like to try and age range.

Twitter – I am @joysimpson

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If you are interested in trying out an activity, please contact me.

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