5th Grade Common Core ELA Volume 1 | Page 55

Compare and contrast the“ Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” trailer and a written
53. passage from“ The Hobbit” by JR Tolken at the following websites and answer the questions below. Read and watch as much of the text and video as necessary to answer the questions. http:// www. freebook4u. org / fantasticfiction / The _ Hobbit / 15578. html http:// archive. org / details / TheHobbit-­‐ AnUnexpectedJourney-­‐ Trailer
Answer the following questions in a short essay form.-­‐ How did the film’ s color impact affect the story?-­‐ How did the film’ s camera angles affect the story?-­‐ How did the film’ s lighting affect the story?-­‐ How does reading a passage compare to listening and watching a video?
Write a short story about each of these pictures. Be sure to include specific language and word choice that matches the pictures.
Critical Thinking Activity:“ Color Meanings” Go to the following website and analyze the different meanings colors have. Write an essay about what color best represents you. Cite specific examples from your life as evidence. http:// changingminds. org / disciplines / communication / color _ effect. htm