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Lambert, Robert – Media and Methods - Explorations in Education, 1970
Examines the published film scripts for three movies in discussing the value of reading such scripts as a part of film study in the classroom. (RD)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Film Study, Films, Literary Criticism
Peer reviewedBaines, Lawrence; Dial, Micah – English Journal, 1995
Gives an overview of how one English teacher uses students' inherent understanding of film by asking them to write movie scripts. Advocates the use of screenwriting in the classroom. Details numerous reasons for such methods, and describes eight specific suggested class activities employing script writing. (HB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Writing, English Curriculum, English Instruction
