Learning Opportunity at St Helens City Learning Centres

Learning Opportunity Title:

Film Narrative

Learning Opportunity Outline

Schools are starting to embrace the new Primary Framework for Literacy, and ICT forms a significant part of the new guidance. The CLCs can support schools as they come to terms with this by offering quality Learning Opportunities for pupils, and guidance and Professional Development for teachers. All activities link with specific year groups and involve collaboration with school practitioners.

This opportunity links with Narrative - Unit 5 of the Year 5 framework. Children will work in pairs to develop their own visual text based on work completed prior to the visit in schools using 'The Piano' by Aidan Gibbons.

The film has no narrative and the story is told via pictures. Children will produce their own narrative commentary in school, and use stills from the short film to produce a podcast combining narration, sound effects, music and images at the CLC.

Who can take part in this opportunity?	This learning activity is suitable for approximately 30 pupils, providing adequate adult support accompany the children on their visit. Pupils will be split into small groups throughout the centre to ensure quality voice recording.
When is this opportunity available?	Throughout the academic year 2007 – 2008 Book early to avoid disappointment.
Duration of the opportunity	This Opportunity takes a full day to complete.
Where will your class work?	St Helens City Learning Centre, Rainhill.
Expectations of the class teacher and preparations prior to your visit	The class teacher will have already worked extensively on this unit in school, and all pupils will have produced their own written versions of the narrative. It is important that all children come with this written work to use in the CLC activity.
Expectations of the Class teacher whilst at the CLC	Teaching and support staff will be expected to support their pupils as they work throughout the CLC using ICT and lead any additional Literacy elements of this unit.
How will CLC staff support this activity?	CLC staff will lead the ICT elements throughout the day for both pupils and support staff. All zones booked will be made ready for your class.
Resources required	Your students will need to bring with them written work to provide a stimulus for their activities at the CLC.
Refreshments	Schools need to ensure that pupils bring a packed lunch and drinks (water only) with them if the learning activity runs over lunch time.
Travel Costs	The CLC will contribute half of the travel cost that you book through a competitively priced coach company.

How to book:

Rainhill: 01744 678093 | Email: receptionrh@sthelens.org.uk

Bookings will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Book now to avoid disappointment!