Thursday, 17 September 2015

Understanding what we´re listening to...

Watch the opening 10 minutes, and think about the vocabulary below:



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 YOU CAN USE YOUR VOCABULARY CARDS FROM LAST LESSON (StudyBlue) TO HELP YOU. 


Vocabulary:
What does this refer to?
          Clear off scumbags!
A teacher says this in the opening credits to dismiss his class. He is joking because ‘scumbags’ is a derogatory term but the pupils don’t mind. This suggests they have a good relationship.
       Their headteacher has grand ambitions.

       The mantra that we use is…

       That’s easier said than done.

      …without a shadow of a doubt.

      This little sergeant major character is what he is… who is ‘uber-focused’ on everything…

     There is no reason for you to wear that dead animal.

       … I will restrain you!

       I give you credit for your ingenuity.

      …is often the last resort…

      …that’s what does my head in.

      A lot of young people struggle with the concept of boundaries.


How the film-makers create a narrative:
     Which characters are developed?
     Which storylines have the producers chosen?
     How are the teachers and pupils portrayed?

Use of non-diagetic sound compared to diagetic sound:
       Why is non-diagetic sound used?
       Do you notice anything else about how the programme is made or put together and edited?

Realism:
       Is it 100% realistic?
      Are there any ethical concerns about the programme?

Vocabulary or expressions           
Make a note of any new words or good vocab

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