Lights, Camera, Action! Exploring Photography and Movies
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about taking pictures and making movies.
- Talk about cameras, movies, and famous directors.
- Read about how movies have changed over time.
- Listen to a filmmaker talk about their work.
- Write a review of a movie you’ve seen.
Key Words:
- Photography: The art of taking pictures.
- Film: A movie or a series of moving pictures.
- Camera: The tool we use to take pictures or make movies.
- Shot: A single, continuous view through a camera.
- Director: The person in charge of making a film.
Photography Words:
- Lens: The part of the camera that helps you see clearly.
- Focus: Making the picture clear and sharp.
- Light: How bright or dark the picture is.
Movie Words:
- Scene: A part of a movie that happens in one place or time.
- Special effects: Making things look real in movies, like explosions or monsters.
- Editing: Putting different shots together to make a movie.
Let’s Talk About It!
- Do you like to take pictures? What do you like to take pictures of?
- What is your favorite movie? Who is the director?
- Do you watch movies at home or at the cinema? Why?
Let’s Read!
Movies have changed a lot since they were invented! The first movies were silent, and everything was black and white. Then, movies got sound, color, and even special effects. Now, some movies are made with computers!
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short clip of a filmmaker talking about their work. Focus on how they talk about cameras, lighting, and telling stories with film.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is a film director. The other is a journalist interviewing you about your new movie.
Example:
- Journalist: “What is your new movie about?”
- Director: “It’s an action-adventure movie about a group of friends who discover a hidden treasure.”
- Journalist: “That sounds exciting! Who are some of the actors?”
Homework:
Write a short review of your favorite movie. Tell what it’s about, why you like it, and if you would recommend it to others.
Extra Fun:
If you can, use a camera or phone to take some pictures. Try to use some of the new words you learned today, like “focus” and “light.”
