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Resources for creative writing tasks

Links to creative commons resources availible for use in creating your film trailer for Task 5

The Center for Media Literacy (CML) is an educational organization that provides leadership, public education, professional development and educational resources nationally and internationally. Dedicated to promoting and supporting media literacy education as a framework for accessing, analyzing, evaluating, creating and participating with media content, CML works to help citizens, especially the young, develop critical thinking and media production skills needed to live fully in the 21st century media culture.

A glog for students outlining some LWICT resources available 

Great resources for using technology at school

The RSA animate clip really gives food for thought. The divergent thinking aspect was interesting and most of what the presenter said made perfect sense. Not sure about the ADHD analysis but he made a good point.

Vast resources on copyright and the implications for students and teachers

Look at Vlix and other resources to add effects to your videos.

Video Resources for Persuasive Speaking

A good practise would be to watch these speeches and comment on the techniques used, the effectiveness of the speech, the purpose, audience and context. Consider not just what the speaker says but importantly how and why they say it the way they do.

Film trailer advice and activity

Resource Kit for analysing Macbeth in conjunction with Bell Shakespeare's performance. 

Fantastic outline of Binary oppositions and how we can use them to analyse texts

Useful resources that outlines what and how we use binary oppostions to analyse texts

Jenny goes beyond the books to help you excel in class. Tips on reading, writing, and more.

How to paraphrase, quote and summarise when writing

Simple online essay map to start planning with

Great process to use to plan an essay.  Warning language is aimed at university level, good luck

A great site that outlines the steps in creating a film trailer and some examples of tools/resources to use. For this task students create a film trailer from a book.