FEATURES & DETAILS:
- Copyright: 2007
- Language: English, Spanish
- Color
- MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
- Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menu, Discussion Questions & Activities
- Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
- DVD Region: ALL
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
Whether it is a fantasy, mystery, a short story or a novel, there are a few key elements that are found across all works of fiction: setting, character, plot and theme. Consider the possibilities and limitations of setting, how characters are developed, the importance of conflict in a plot and how a theme can serve as the unifying thread of a story. Through careful explanations and engaging examples, students will discover the distinguishing characteristics of each element and build an understanding of how these elements can work together and influence each other. Diverse examples from a variety of texts are examined, and viewers develop an appreciation for how the elements of fiction work together to create a great work of fiction. Part of the multivolume Literature for Students DVD Series. A teacher's guide is included and available online.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"Perfect for English or library classes." - School Library Journal (Feb 2008)
FULL REVIEWS
School Library Journal (February 2008)
Gr 5-9-Featuring a minimalist, distraction-free TV-show format, the series examines the elements of literature in all genres. Three diverse, fresh-faced hosts take turns leading students through the landscape of literary terms with examples and excerpts drawn from the best of classic and contemporary YA literature, from Robert Service's The Cremation of Sam McGee (Kids Can Press, 2006) to Surviving the Applewhites (HarperCollins, 2002) by Stephanie Tolan. The tone of the production is warm and intimate, and the pace and editing are lively enough to engage students. The host/narrators reflect on some of their favorite books, while clips of book recommendations from middle-school students are interspersed. The DVDs also feature a dubbed Spanish-language track, chapter selection, and on-screen discussion questions. Perfect for English or library classes.
Copyright 2008 School Library Journal. Used with permission.