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9:30 - 9:38: Quick Write
To get started, we'll participate in a short writing exercise and share out our results. -
9:38 - 9:48: Introduction
I'll introduce the demo by going over my research question, giving you some context for the lesson, and reviewing my goals. -
9:48 - 9:58: Samples from "The Birds"
Working in small groups, we'll read over passages from DuMaurier's "The Birds" and look for ways in which the author creates suspense. -
9:58 - 10:08 Video Clip
Next, we'll watch a scene from Hitchcock's "The Birds" and see how he creates suspense. -
10:08 - 10:10: Elements of Suspense
We'll look at the list of elements of suspense students used, and receive student work samples to review. -
10:10 10:20: Review of Student Work
In groups, we'll look at student work. We'll be looking for evidence of some of the elements of suspense on our list. -
10:20 - 10:25: Our Turn
We'll take a crack at creating suspense, using the same prompt students had: Take an ordinary moment of your day and infuse it with suspense, using the techniques we've been discussing. -
10:25 - 10:30 Wrap Up
We'll wrap up by sharing out a prompt or two. I may also have a few closing words.