Moya, I liked how you taught the concept of using apostrophes with video. You and Mac did a great job. One suggestion, in the video I would have taught first the singular possessive and then the plural.
Laura EckelsDec 1, 2008 6:56 PM
Moya, Very cute idea. I liked the video and also I think Jose's suggestion above is something to consider. I think it is easier for the students to understand singular possessive first.
Gina MelansonDec 3, 2008 7:48 PM
I like it. Mac seems really happy to be in the film. Did he get better at "flying commas"?
jbaehrDec 7, 2008 7:43 PM
"flying apostrophes" - cute idea. Nice and to the point. Good job.
scottsoucyDec 12, 2008 12:53 AM
Mac's pronunciation was very good. I think it is important to select actors that will do it like Mac! I was slightly confused by your example choice for singular possessive... did the playground belong to the kid? And was HE giant or was the playground?
melissaandrewsJan 5, 2009 2:44 PM
Moya - Mac is awesome! This is a great first project! Be sure to check in with Terri regarding sound equipment. She has a lot of great stuff that is just dying to be used and it will make a big difference in the sound of your movies. She also has lighting kits that we can use!
courtneysimsonJan 19, 2009 11:37 AM
Moya, one thing you did that is very unusual is pick the right actor for the job. Lots of times, kids without expression end up with lots of the lines, and this little boy was so confident and comfortable that the concept really came through. I would second Scott's comment, though. I think it would have been better to leave the adjective "giant" out of the example. That was a little bit confusing. Well done, though. Short and to the point!
Jose Hernandez
Dec 1, 2008 12:40 PM
Moya,
I liked how you taught the concept of using apostrophes with video. You and Mac did a great job. One suggestion, in the video I would have taught first the singular possessive and then the plural.
Laura Eckels
Dec 1, 2008 6:56 PM
Moya,
Very cute idea. I liked the video and also I think Jose's suggestion above is something to consider. I think it is easier for the students to understand singular possessive first.
Gina Melanson
Dec 3, 2008 7:48 PM
I like it. Mac seems really happy to be in the film. Did he get better at "flying commas"?
jbaehr
Dec 7, 2008 7:43 PM
"flying apostrophes" - cute idea. Nice and to the point. Good job.
scottsoucy
Dec 12, 2008 12:53 AM
Mac's pronunciation was very good. I think it is important to select actors that will do it like Mac! I was slightly confused by your example choice for singular possessive... did the playground belong to the kid? And was HE giant or was the playground?
melissaandrews
Jan 5, 2009 2:44 PM
Moya - Mac is awesome! This is a great first project! Be sure to check in with Terri regarding sound equipment. She has a lot of great stuff that is just dying to be used and it will make a big difference in the sound of your movies. She also has lighting kits that we can use!
courtneysimson
Jan 19, 2009 11:37 AM
Moya, one thing you did that is very unusual is pick the right actor for the job. Lots of times, kids without expression end up with lots of the lines, and this little boy was so confident and comfortable that the concept really came through. I would second Scott's comment, though. I think it would have been better to leave the adjective "giant" out of the example. That was a little bit confusing. Well done, though. Short and to the point!