During our first quarter, we focused on the use of flashback, foreshadowing and mood in literature. Not only did we look at examples in our recent reading selections, but we also looked at how film directors use these methods in cinematography. Looking at how these methods are used in familiar movies, helps students make connections which leads to further understanding.
Below is the use of flashback in the popular movie, Ratatouille.
Below is the use of flashback in the popular movie, Ratatouille.
Below is the use of foreshadowing in the popular movie, Jaws. Now, I stopped this clip before the child was attacked. That always results in students loudly protesting and wanting to view more!
Below is the use of a positive mood in the Disney classic, Mary Poppins. We only watched the first few minutes of this original movie trailer.
Below is the use of negative mood in the Disney classic, Mary Poppins. This recreated movie trailer is an example of how music, lighting, and scene selections can be changed and edited to make what originally viewed as positive to negative. The students always enjoy watching this movie clip.