Journeys Unit 2 Lesson 7 - Coming Distractions

1. What is the main idea of Coming Attractions?

• Movies are entertaining and we should just enjoy them

• Never believe anything you see in a movie because moviemakers can't be trusted

• It is important to understand moviemaking techniques and ask questions about movies

2. Which word from Coming Attractions signals that something is an OPINION?

• trilling

• watching

• movies

3. Which of these sentences is a fact?

• A character in a well-lit area is always happy and safe.

• Movie stars give interviews on TV and radio.

• Blogs are the best way to promote movies.

4. Select TWO things that happens in Coming Distractions as a result of movie studios using different lighting positions in their movies.

• A character may look like she is doing something evil.

• A camera becomes the shark.

• Movie critics write about the film.

• A character may look safe and happy.

• Dangerous scenes can be created using CGI.

5. Why is the idea that filmmakers leave things out to shorten a movie described as the “numbing effect?”

• A moviegoer will get scared if a movie is too long.

• A moviegoer’s hands will get numb if a movie is too long.

• A moviegoer will invite a friend if a movie is too long.

• A moviegoer’s legs might get numb if a movie is too long.

6. Select TWO things that happen as a result of music being added to a film.

• A moviegoer keeps their attention on the movie.

• The moviegoer eats more popcorn.

• A movie is more exciting.

• CGI keeps the action moving.

• A movie loses its action.