Learning Target: I can identify story and technical elements in a short film and support my ideas with specific evidence.
Estimated Time: Must Do: 30–40 minutes
MUST DO:
Work in a group of 2–3.
Watch the Afterschool Film Grow from beginning to end.
Watch the film a second time and complete the Film Analysis Worksheet (paper copy in class)
As a group, identify the film’s:
Hook
Inciting Incident
Rising Action
Climax
Closure
Choose two technical elements to analyse:
Cinematography
Lighting
Sound
Editing
For each technical element, include:
CHOICE: What did the filmmakers do?
EVIDENCE: Where do you see or hear it?
EFFECT: What does the choice contribute to the film?
Be ready to share one strong example of your analysis with the class.
Mark this lesson complete on the pacing tracker.
Grab your Film Analysis Worksheet