The short film is a unique narrative art form that, while lending itself to experimentation, requires tremendous discipline in following traditional filmic considerations. This book takes the student and novice screenwriter through the storytelling process- from conception, to visualization, to dramatization, to characterization and dialogue- and teaches them how to create a dramatic narrative that is at once short (approximately half an hour in length) and complete. This edition has been expanded to include a chapter on character development, plus a new section that includes chapters on melodrama, docudrama, hyperdrama, and experimental drama- genres well suited to the short film.
This course, divided into 5 units is an excellent tool for a conversation based Business course. It helps students at pre-intermediate level to find confidence in speaking freely in business situations. Each unit can be used independently, or the course can be used as a whole.
One shortfall of the course is that if you are teaching a class with a mixture of students, some who have already started working, and some who have not yet entered the job market, it is sometimes difficult to follow the tasks set. A little imagination is required on the part of the teacher!
Dynamic Assessment (DA) reconceptualizes classroom interactions by
arguing that teaching and assessment should not be distinct
undertakings but must be integrated as a single activity that seeks to
understand learner abilities by actively supporting their ongoing
development. DA is based in the Vygotskian notion of the Zone of
Proximal Development (ZPD) which captures the uniquely human potential
to exceed our present capabilities by working in cooperation with
others whose dialogic interaction mediates us to higher levels of
functioning. DA offers a framework for co-constructing a ZPD with
learners in order to simultaneously reveal the full range of their
abilities and promote development.
This book presents the first in-depth analysis of DA’s application
to particular problems of L2 development. It includes detailed
discussions of the core theoretical tenets as well as guidelines for
implementing DA principles in L2 classrooms. The book will be of
interest to language teacher educators, language testers, classroom
practitioners, and students and researchers in the areas of SLA,
language pedagogy, and assessment.
Collection of 10 fascinating chapters of English grammar for elementary learners of English. The main purpose of the lessons are " communication" so there are sufficient number of grammar drills and communication activities appropriately supported with the context of use.Wherever needed there are explanation of usages and examples with additional "cultural notes". There are enough exercises for practice. Beautifully illustrated with cartoons , and most of all hilarious and enjoyable grammar lessons." One of the Best Collection." Exclusively for all of Englishtips.org
