Film Criteria
The date project is due.
May 20th.
What is the purpose of the Narrative Lead?
to introduce the topic and engage the viewer
What is the purpose of the Argument section?
to explain/inform about the problem of plastic pollution
What part of the plastic life cycle did the Action Plan focus on?
the Middle of the Plastic Life Cycle
What is the purpose of the Conclusion?
to restate the problem, solution, and provide final thoughts
Name 3 film techniques you should use in your film.
interviews, music, visuals, re-enactments, narration, close-ups, statistics
What is the setting of the Narrative Lead?
the river in the middle of a hot day
Name two sources did the writer include in this section.
the film Plastic Ocean, The Week magazine, and Anjali Acharya, writing for the World Bank
What is the purpose of the Action Plan?
To implement a plan to solve plastic pollution and provide the results.
What did the writer include at the very end of their script?
their sources
How long should your documentary clip/film be?
3-5 minutes
What 2 film techniques could the filmmaker have used for this part of the script?
Voice-over, sad music, zoom-in or out, captions
How many pieces of evidences are in this section?
4
What two things did the filmmaker do for his/her action plan?
Take their own reusable containers to restaurants and then interview a restaurant owner about recycling
What are two things the writer promised to do?
I will bring my own containers. I will encourage others to do the same. I will see if I can get restaurants to support this work. I will become part of the solution.
What three things is your film about?
1. Plastic pollution
2. How to solve it
3. Your action plan for attempting the solution
How did the writer end the Narrative Lead?
With a question: I always did my best to recycle, but couldn’t I do more to stop plastic pollution?
How does the Argument section start?
With a question: Do you know how big of a problem plastic pollution has become?
What did the owner share about his efforts to reduce plastic?
Use paper takeout items for our to-go containers. We wrap our pastries in paper and place them in a paper bag for customers. We only supply straws if people ask for them. They’re compostable.
What did the writer learn from research and filming this script?
In my research, I found that there were efforts to ban single-use plastic around the world. People are working to make recycling easier and more efficient, and inventors are coming up with new ways to clean our oceans.
What is the purpose of the clip?
to teach others about the plastic pollution problem and what can be done about it.
How did the Narrative Lead hook the reader?
Why does the author include text evidence?
to show how terrible plastic pollution is and why it needs to stop
What writer gain from her interview with the restaurant owner?
My conversation with Shawn was inspiring. If I hadn’t tried out my own action plan I might never have learned about her efforts.
What is something that you think you learn or start to practice as you film this documentary?
Answers vary.