Using Film Segments to Teach Narrative-Descriptive Writing.

Gallagher, Brian

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ERIC Number: EJ342460

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Using Film Segments to Teach Narrative-Descriptive Writing.

Gallagher, Brian

Teaching English in the Two-Year College, v13 n4 p273-80 Dec 1986

Suggests a method of tapping students' visual literacy to reach four interconnected pedagogical aims by using a brief film segment in conjunction with a series of writings tasks. Offers two additional incentives regarding teacher's knowledge of film and the necessary element of play to keep students engaged. (JK)

Descriptors: Film Study, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation, Teaching Methods, Two Year Colleges, Writing Exercises, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue: Film, Television, and Video