Before we get started, go ahead and get a note page set up to look like this:
An important part of analyzing fiction is being able to use a combination of explicit and implicit information to make an inference.
Yeah, I know. I'm pulling out the big guns with those words. They'll be less confusing once we define them though.
- Explicit – information that is clearly stated so there is no room for confusion or questions. (The prefix ex means OUT. So this is information that's out in the open for anyone to see.)
- Implicit – information that is implied or suggested, but not clearly stated. (The prefix im means IN. So this is information that is hidden in the text.)
- Inference – a conclusion made based on both information/evidence and reasoning.
Watch this trailer of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 and record as much explicit information as you can on the left side of your t-chart.
There's a lot of information there, so watch it a couple of times if you need to. When you are finished recording explicit information, get together with your group and try to brainstorm the implicit information revealed in the trailer. Any implications about Prim perhaps? Or what Katniss will do to President Snow?
Let's try again with another movie trailer. This time, let's watch the trailer for something less familiar. On your t-chart, write Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials. As you watch it, record as much explicit information as you can on the left side, and then once again, brainstorm the implicit information on the right.
Are you starting to see how the explicit information and the implicit information work together in movie trailers to make you want to see a movie?
And, now for your assignment! It's only a five minute video! ;)
And a quick shot of my example in case you need to refer back to it:
That's it from me! Work with your group and have fun! :)
omc!!!!!!!! I could not stop watching mocking jay.................I can't wait.
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DeleteI can't wait to see the maze runner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it looks sooooo good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI really don't under stand the explicit and the implicit
ReplyDeleteMy goal is to use the most important parts of the story in my summary. I also want to use the sonebody, wanted, but, so, then for my summary.
ReplyDeleteTwo awesome movies I really want to see. Great trailer picks. :P
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