Great idea for a movie! This is definitely a concept to reinforce and I think you've done a good job. You might want to check your volume throughout the movie. Some voices are harder to hear than others.One more idea is to really make the word that's multiple meaning stand out- maybe with a different color in the sentence, bolder, or underlined?
Laura EckelsMar 15, 2009 1:09 PM
Very cute! I liked how you incorporated rap, music to teach about multiple meaning words. I think Liz's idea about the multiple meaning word you are showing could be in a different color. That would really stand out. I think you did a great job!
Connie BlackburnMar 16, 2009 3:07 PM
I love it! The kids were great, it is timely with the whole rap thing going and the kids are learning a tricky English problem; multiple meanings. Fun, fun, fun! And educational. Connie
suzannecatalanottoMar 16, 2009 4:46 PM
Good Job! Great idea and good visuals. Sometimes the sound varies a little, but I know it is hard to be consistent especially when you are using voice-overs. Also, I would put the sentences in bolder print or closer to the bottom. The kids did a nice job rapping!
Frank MaggiMar 17, 2009 10:08 AM
That was fun. Good, solid examples of the concept. I think you could tighten it up a bit by removing a little bit of time before and after a kid says "Multiple". Keep it fast. Nice job.
kimbuhlerMar 17, 2009 8:38 PM
Jennifer, I like the music and the repetition of what the movie was about. Good idea. The filming was framed nicely.
Jose HernandezMar 18, 2009 3:08 PM
Jennifer, I loved the movie. I showed it to the students of the Falcon Video Club and they were very impressed. I think you guys did a terrific job. The sentences or titles might look better if you use a larger font size.
courtneysimsonMar 21, 2009 4:29 PM
Well done! The kids were darling. You might want to go back to your subtitles and make the word that is the focus either larger than the others or in capitals so it stands out. Also, check your ending title in the credits for spelling. Tiny stuff, because the concept was presented so well!
nancyyturraldeMar 22, 2009 7:23 PM
Loved the beginning shots and poses by the kids. You are very creative. Also the music was perfect as well as your subject. All your visual ideas that went with each concept were outstanding. The only weakness I see is the audio is too soft in parts.
Lisa CooganMar 22, 2009 7:35 PM
I loved how much the kids were enjoying themselves! That's great. The repetition and rhythm is so great for retention and mastery of a tricky topic. Great job. I loved the text on the video - really cool!
lebracfletesMar 26, 2009 2:59 PM
Jennifer, I liked your video. I showed it to my High Point class. They sometimes find multiple meaning words to be difficult. Great tool to have to show students that are ESL students.
mitchelldeneveMar 29, 2009 3:48 PM
Yo, Yo, Yo, Jennifer, Nice video. I liked how you used the yellow text across the screen. Some of the edits before and after the students talk can be tightened up a bit. Good job!
terripriceMar 30, 2009 7:45 PM
Jennifer, my competition-hee hee, I loved the rap. I agreed with so many comments above. Remember the rule of thirds for kids' eyes. Put them on the top third line. The clips with 3 kids had too much head room.
lizfish
Mar 15, 2009 11:29 AM
Great idea for a movie! This is definitely a concept to reinforce and I think you've done a good job. You might want to check your volume throughout the movie. Some voices are harder to hear than others.One more idea is to really make the word that's multiple meaning stand out- maybe with a different color in the sentence, bolder, or underlined?
Laura Eckels
Mar 15, 2009 1:09 PM
Very cute! I liked how you incorporated rap, music to teach about multiple meaning words. I think Liz's idea about the multiple meaning word you are showing could be in a different color. That would really stand out. I think you did a great job!
Connie Blackburn
Mar 16, 2009 3:07 PM
I love it! The kids were great, it is timely with the whole rap thing going and the kids are learning a tricky English problem; multiple meanings. Fun, fun, fun! And educational. Connie
suzannecatalanotto
Mar 16, 2009 4:46 PM
Good Job! Great idea and good visuals. Sometimes the sound varies a little, but I know it is hard to be consistent especially when you are using voice-overs. Also, I would put the sentences in bolder print or closer to the bottom. The kids did a nice job rapping!
Frank Maggi
Mar 17, 2009 10:08 AM
That was fun. Good, solid examples of the concept. I think you could tighten it up a bit by removing a little bit of time before and after a kid says "Multiple". Keep it fast. Nice job.
kimbuhler
Mar 17, 2009 8:38 PM
Jennifer, I like the music and the repetition of what the movie was about. Good idea. The filming was framed nicely.
Jose Hernandez
Mar 18, 2009 3:08 PM
Jennifer,
I loved the movie. I showed it to the students of the Falcon Video Club and they were very impressed. I think you guys did a terrific job. The sentences or titles might look better if you use a larger font size.
courtneysimson
Mar 21, 2009 4:29 PM
Well done! The kids were darling. You might want to go back to your subtitles and make the word that is the focus either larger than the others or in capitals so it stands out. Also, check your ending title in the credits for spelling. Tiny stuff, because the concept was presented so well!
nancyyturralde
Mar 22, 2009 7:23 PM
Loved the beginning shots and poses by the kids. You are very creative. Also the music was perfect as well as your subject. All your visual ideas that went with each concept were outstanding. The only weakness I see is the audio is too soft in parts.
Lisa Coogan
Mar 22, 2009 7:35 PM
I loved how much the kids were enjoying themselves! That's great. The repetition and rhythm is so great for retention and mastery of a tricky topic. Great job. I loved the text on the video - really cool!
lebracfletes
Mar 26, 2009 2:59 PM
Jennifer,
I liked your video. I showed it to my High Point class. They sometimes find multiple meaning words to be difficult. Great tool to have to show students that are ESL students.
mitchelldeneve
Mar 29, 2009 3:48 PM
Yo, Yo, Yo, Jennifer,
Nice video. I liked how you used the yellow text across the screen. Some of the edits before and after the students talk can be tightened up a bit. Good job!
terriprice
Mar 30, 2009 7:45 PM
Jennifer, my competition-hee hee,
I loved the rap. I agreed with so many comments above. Remember the rule of thirds for kids' eyes. Put them on the top third line. The clips with 3 kids had too much head room.