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why do we love stories on screen?
Arancha Milán Sánchez
Created on September 21, 2025
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why do we love stories on screen?
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This unit explores the power of film and television as a way of telling stories that shape our emotions, identities, and understanding of the world.
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key and related concepts
KEY CONCEPT Creativity: is the process or ability to make or produce something new and original, often characterized by the use of imagination or divergent thinking. It may be evident in the process as well as the outcome, solution or product.
This paragraph is ready to be filled with incredible creativity, experiences, and stories.
RELATED CONCEPT: Audience, message
Statement of inquiry: Film is creative art form that shares personal and cultural expression and a commentary on society with its audience
previous knowledge
Students will work together to reflect on their prior knowledge and interests about movies. On a large poster divided into two sections, they will write their ideas on post-it notes (one idea per note) and stick them in the correct place:
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What do we know about movies?
What do we want to learn about movies?
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Now we are going to watch a video that shows the history of cinema and its progress in two minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKWXiBgIeKA
ACTIVITIES
- Create a mind map, spidergram or concept map with the different film genres you recognise in the video.
Translate these adjectives into Spanish and classify them into the movie genre they belong to: Awesome, Stunning, Original, Poignant, Brilliant, Spectacular, Fascinating, Moving, Unforgettable, Hilarious, Exciting, Gripping, Superficial, Creepy, Dull, Predictable, Fast-paced, Witty, Quirky, Touching, Heartfelt, Tragic, Futuristic, Innovative, Tender, Passionate, Enchanting, Dreamy, Mythical, Legendary, Creative, Expressive, Vibrant, Tense, Nostalgic, Disturbing, Breathtaking, Cheesy, Mind-bending, Unpredictable.
Are you a film buff? How many films can you name and classify?!
How do you think technology will influence film-making in the future? Can you predict what films will be like in 20 years' time?
Possible answer: I think technology will make films more immersive in the future. In 20 years, movies might use virtual reality and artificial intelligence so viewers can even interact with the story. Films will look more realistic, and independent creators will have more opportunities thanks to cheaper technology.