Vocabulary
What does entertaining mean in this sentence: Star Wars is an entertaining movie that I loved watching.
Amusing or interesting to someone
How can you tell if a statement is a fact?
when it can be proven
What does the term 'panned' mean from the story?
to move back and forth
Which one of these sentences is a fact?
a) Studios advertise their movies like crazy.
b) Blogs are the best way to promote movies.
c) A character shown in a well-lit area is happy and safe.
d) Movie stars give interviews on television and radio.
d) Movie stars give interviews on television and radio.
Identify the verb: The man asks Angelo to fix the broken chair.
asks, present tense
What does advertise mean in this sentence: The next movie trailer is going to advertise the Trolls movie.
To give information about a new movie. Advertising encourages people to spend their money on a product or event.
Which word shows this is an opinion: Movies are the best form of entertainment.
best
Which of the following words signals an opinion? a) movies b) reason c) thrilling d) watching
c) thrilling
Which of these sentences is an opinion? a) Movies are fun to watch. b) Movie posters tell about a movie. c) Moviemakers leave things out of a frame. d) Some movies deal with people and their problems
a) Movies are fun to watch.
Identify the verbs: The dog barked and woke up the baby.
barked and woke: past tense
What is does focus mean in the following sentence: The camera's focus was on the woman singing the National Anthem at the Superbowl.
To concentrate on or pay close attention to something
Is the following sentence a fact or an opinion-- Movies are fun to watch.
opinion
How are the two articles alike?
Both explain moviemaking techniques
Which of these sentences from the article is an opinion? a) "Their reviews carry a lot of weight" b) "Movie critics get to see movies before the public" c) "Moviemakers have to decide what to keep and what to cut."
a) "Their reviews carry a lot of weight"
Identify the verbs: James will go to see his aunt and uncle.
will go, future tense
What does generated mean in the flowing sentence: The movie poster generated interest for the upcoming Jurassic Park movie.
produced or created
Fact or opinion -- Movie stars give interviews on television and radio.
fact
What concept was mentioned in "Coming Distractions" and explained in more detail in "How Do They Do That?"
Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)
How can you tell this sentence from the article states a fact? Every time cinematographers look through their camera they frame their shot.
a) It was written by the author b) Most people know this information c) The word cinematographer can be found in the dictionary d) The information can be proven by checking a reference source
d) The information can be proven by checking a reference source.
What verb fits: Yesterday Barney ________some wood for the fire. a) chop b) chops c) chopped d) will chop
c) chopped
What are critics? The movie critics thought the movie was terrible and told movie goers not to waste their money seeing it.
judges, reviewers or raters
What is the Main Idea of the article "Coming Distractions"?
It is important to understand moviemaking techniques and ask questions about movies.
Which of these is NOT a technique the article describes as making movies more exciting? a) CGI b) JPM c) voiceovers d) quick cuts
c) voiceovers
What verb fits:Next month, Martha _______to Tampa, Florida. a) move b) moved c) moving d) will move
d) will move -- future