Documentaries are a type of storytelling that explores factual stories and issues usingvideo. When either watching or creating documentaries, it is important to understand the difference between Facts, Claims, and Opinions.
PART 1:
In groups of 3 (this is NOT necessarily the same group you will make the video with), you are first going to look closely at what makes documentaries different from other forms of media. Select a video clip to watch from the link below. (There are 40 pages of videos, so each group should pick a different video!!)
POV Classroom Clips
PART 2:
Decide who will be in your group for this video production and what the topic of your video will be. Your video needs to share a positive, solution-oriented message. Then go to this link:
Video Production Tips
PART 3:
PART 1:
In groups of 3 (this is NOT necessarily the same group you will make the video with), you are first going to look closely at what makes documentaries different from other forms of media. Select a video clip to watch from the link below. (There are 40 pages of videos, so each group should pick a different video!!)
POV Classroom Clips
- Fill out the "Viewing Guide" worksheet.
- Each person in your group is responsible for 1 of the 3 questions.
- Check both YES/NO answers and write answers to the questions.
- Everyone in your group is responsible for question #4.
PART 2:
Decide who will be in your group for this video production and what the topic of your video will be. Your video needs to share a positive, solution-oriented message. Then go to this link:
Video Production Tips
- Read all descriptions and watch all examples.
- Pick 1 tip to become the expert on for your video group (each member of your group should pick a different tip).
- Below this post, click on Add Comment (you can leave email and website blank). In the comment, tell us:
- who is in your group what is the topic of your video?
- which video production tip from the website did you chose?
- explain the tip as if to someone who knows nothing about video production, and
- describe the good and/or bad examples you found.
PART 3: