Film Viewing Notes: ______________________ Day # _1__ Title: I Am Sam Director: Jessie Nelson Stars: Sean Penn, Dakota Fanning Year: 2001 Michelle Pfeiffer Summary: I Am Sam is the compelling story of Sam Dawson, a mentally-challenged father raising his daughter Lucy with the help of a unique group of friends. As Lucy turns seven and begins to intellectually surpass her father, their close bond is threatened when their unconventional living arrangement comes to the attention of a social worker who wants Lucy placed in foster care. As you watch today’s screening, jot down significant observations for each of the following elements of the film. THEATRICAL ELEMENTS CINEMATIC ELEMENTS LITERARY ELEMENTS (costumes, props, sets, acting, etc.) (shot type, angles, editing, sound, (conflicts, characterization, setting, lighting, etc.) dialogue, etc.) After Viewing: Look back over your notes and explain the intended effect of two or more of the cinematic, literary, or theatrical elements you noticed. In other words, why did the director choose to use them? Free Write: Write a paragraph or two of REFLECTION on today’s screening. What struck you most? What do you understand? What questions do you have? Etc. Continue on back. Film Viewing Notes: ______________________ Day # _2__ Title: I Am Sam Director: Jessie Nelson Stars: Sean Penn, Dakota Fanning Year: 2001 Michelle Pfeiffer Summary: I Am Sam is the compelling story of Sam Dawson, a mentally-challenged father raising his daughter Lucy with the help of a unique group of friends. As Lucy turns seven and begins to intellectually surpass her father, their close bond is threatened when their unconventional living arrangement comes to the attention of a social worker who wants Lucy placed in foster care. As you watch today’s screening, jot down significant observations for each of the following elements of the film. THEATRICAL ELEMENTS CINEMATIC ELEMENTS LITERARY ELEMENTS (costumes, props, sets, acting, etc.) (shot type, angles, editing, sound, (conflicts, characterization, setting, lighting, etc.) dialogue, etc.) After Viewing: Look back over your notes and explain the intended effect of two or more of the cinematic, literary, or theatrical elements you noticed. In other words, why did the director choose to use them? Free Write: Write a paragraph or two of REFLECTION on today’s screening. What struck you most? What do you understand? What questions do you have? Etc. Continue on back. Film Viewing Notes: ______________________ Day # _3__ Title: I Am Sam Director: Jessie Nelson Stars: Sean Penn, Dakota Fanning Year: 2001 Michelle Pfeiffer Summary: I Am Sam is the compelling story of Sam Dawson, a mentally-challenged father raising his daughter Lucy with the help of a unique group of friends. As Lucy turns seven and begins to intellectually surpass her father, their close bond is threatened when their unconventional living arrangement comes to the attention of a social worker who wants Lucy placed in foster care. As you watch today’s screening, jot down significant observations for each of the following elements of the film. THEATRICAL ELEMENTS CINEMATIC ELEMENTS LITERARY ELEMENTS (costumes, props, sets, acting, etc.) (shot type, angles, editing, sound, (conflicts, characterization, setting, lighting, etc.) dialogue, etc.) After Viewing: Look back over your notes and explain the intended effect of two or more of the cinematic, literary, or theatrical elements you noticed. In other words, why did the director choose to use them? Free Write: Write a paragraph or two of REFLECTION on today’s screening. What struck you most? What do you understand? What questions do you have? Etc. Continue on back. Film Viewing Notes: ______________________ Day # _1__ Title: Signs Director: M Night Shyamalan Stars: Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix Year: 2002 Rori Culkin, and Abigail Breslin Summary: Everything that farmer Graham Hess assumed about the world is changed when he discovers a message - an intricate pattern of circles and lines - carved into his crops. As he investigates the unfolding mystery, what he finds will forever alter the lives of his brother and children. A unique story that explores the mysterious real-life phenomena of crop signs and the effects they have on one man and his family. As you watch today’s screening, jot down significant observations for each of the following elements of the film. THEATRICAL ELEMENTS CINEMATIC ELEMENTS LITERARY ELEMENTS (costumes, props, sets, acting, etc.) (shot type, angles, editing, sound, (conflicts, characterization, setting, lighting, etc.) dialogue, etc.) After Viewing: Look back over your notes and explain the intended effect of two or more of the cinematic, literary, or theatrical elements you noticed. In other words, why did the director choose to use them? Free Write: Write a paragraph or two of REFLECTION on today’s screening. What struck you most? What do you understand? What questions do you have? Etc. Continue on back. Film Viewing Notes: ______________________ Day # _2__ Title: Signs Director: M Night Shyamalan Stars: Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix Year: 2002 Rori Culkin, and Abigail Breslin Summary: Everything that farmer Graham Hess assumed about the world is changed when he discovers a message - an intricate pattern of circles and lines - carved into his crops. As he investigates the unfolding mystery, what he finds will forever alter the lives of his brother and children. A unique story that explores the mysterious real-life phenomena of crop signs and the effects they have on one man and his family. As you watch today’s screening, jot down significant observations for each of the following elements of the film. THEATRICAL ELEMENTS CINEMATIC ELEMENTS LITERARY ELEMENTS (costumes, props, sets, acting, etc.) (shot type, angles, editing, sound, (conflicts, characterization, setting, lighting, etc.) dialogue, etc.) After Viewing: Look back over your notes and explain the intended effect of two or more of the cinematic, literary, or theatrical elements you noticed. In other words, why did the director choose to use them? Free Write: Write a paragraph or two of REFLECTION on today’s screening. What struck you most? What do you understand? What questions do you have? Etc. Continue on back. Film Viewing Notes: ______________________ Day # _3__ Title: Signs Director: M Night Shyamalan Stars: Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix Year: 2002 Rori Culkin, and Abigail Breslin Summary: Everything that farmer Graham Hess assumed about the world is changed when he discovers a message - an intricate pattern of circles and lines - carved into his crops. As he investigates the unfolding mystery, what he finds will forever alter the lives of his brother and children. A unique story that explores the mysterious real-life phenomena of crop signs and the effects they have on one man and his family. As you watch today’s screening, jot down significant observations for each of the following elements of the film. THEATRICAL ELEMENTS CINEMATIC ELEMENTS LITERARY ELEMENTS (costumes, props, sets, acting, etc.) (shot type, angles, editing, sound, (conflicts, characterization, setting, lighting, etc.) dialogue, etc.) After Viewing: Look back over your notes and explain the intended effect of two or more of the cinematic, literary, or theatrical elements you noticed. In other words, why did the director choose to use them? Free Write: Write a paragraph or two of REFLECTION on today’s screening. What struck you most? What do you understand? What questions do you have? Etc. Continue on back. .